


They have the same model, the same health pool, the same movement speed, etc. In the Duel that we saw in previous Quake games, two players would be placed with exactly equal characters with just a machine gun. However, Duel, in its classic form, presents a problem to the modern fan. Like I said before, Duel is essential to Quake. In this article, I examine, through my experience in the beta, my-admittedly limited-Quakebackground, and my background as an esports journalist in the modern-day, whether Quake Champions has a shot at being one of the next big esports games based on its concept. As Quake is a hardcore esports game with a loyal and hardcore fanbase, Bethesda and id Software must walk a fine line to keep Quake Champions a Quake game as well as do something new and innovative for today’s gaming market. Games like League of Legends and Overwatch are the new ways to have fun in the current climate. Dueling games have been dying out, however, as esports has become more streamlined. Quake is primarily a 1v1, duel-based, game.
