Classic FPS Games Heretic and Hexen Resurrected in Surprise Release
Ahmed Hassan 
Key Takeaways
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- The remastered versions of Heretic and Hexen, classic first-person shooters from the 90s, are now available on multiple platforms including PC, consoles, and Nintendo Switch.
- The new package, titled Heretic & Hexen, includes the original games, all their expansions, and two entirely new episodes.
- The remaster introduces several new features such as local split-screen multiplayer for up to 4 players (expanding to 8 on Xbox Series X|S and PC), cross-platform online play supporting up to 16 players, community mod support, an updated soundtrack, and improved accessibility options.
- The remastered games are priced at $14.99 and are also included with Xbox Game Pass Ultimate.
Remastered Heretic & Hexen Released: 90s FPS Classics with New Features, Cross-Platform Play, and More
Nightdive Studios, known for remastering classic titles, has released remasters of Heretic and Hexen for PC and consoles. Originally developed by Raven Software and launched in 1994 (Heretic) and 1995 (Hexen), these 90s first-person shooters used an engine similar to Doom’s. However, they distinguished themselves by trading science fiction for a medieval fantasy setting, featuring magic and swords over guns and demons. The new package, titled Heretic & Hexen, encompasses the original games, all their expansions, and two entirely new episodes. The remaster also introduces a host of new features. It features local split-screen multiplayer for up to four players, expanding to eight on Xbox Series X|S and PC. The remaster also supports cross-platform online play for co-op and deathmatch modes, accommodating up to 16 players. Further enhancements comprise community mod support, an updated soundtrack by composer Andrew Hulshult, and improved accessibility options. The remastered Heretic and Hexen are now available for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. These fantasy FPS classics from Nightdive Studios are priced at $14.99 and are also included with Xbox Game Pass Ultimate.
| Specification | |
|---|---|
| Official Name | Heretic + Hexen |
| Brief Summary | Step into the definitive re-release of two dark spell-casting shooters that shaped the genre.
Forged by Raven Software on a modified DOOM engine, Heretic and Hexen were released in 1994 and 1995, pushing first person shooters into bold new territory. These innovative cult classics introduced groundbreaking features like inventory systems, vertical aiming, and distinct character classes, reshaping first person action games for generations to come. This enhanced restoration makes Heretic Hexen available to new audiences and long-time fans with expanded accessibility across more platforms and languages than ever before. Whether you're returning to these shadowy realms or discovering them for the first time, an epic legacy awaits. Heretic + Hexen is a remastered version of the games Heretic: Shadow of the Serpent Riders, Hexen: Beyond Heretic and Deathkings of the Dark Citadel. It includes quality of life improvements (native widescreen, engine fixes, interface tweaks...), reworked local and online multiplayer, as well as new episodes - Heretic: Faith Renewed and Hexen: Vestiges of Grandeur. |
| Platforms | PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch |
| Released | August 7, 2025 |
| Genre | Role-playing (RPG), Adventure |
| Play Modes | Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative |
| Languages | Chinese (Simplified), English, Japanese, Korean |
| Genre | Raven Software |
| Genre | Bethesda Softworks |
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