Take this rumor with the appropriate amount of salt, for it has not been confirmed in any way by id Software or Bethesda.
Earlier this week, the Internet stumbled upon multiple job listings (spotted by Gamenesia) on Bethesda’s parent company ZeniMax Media’s website that might be hinting at id Software’s next big project. They’re currently looking for talented game programmers who fancy the idea of working “as a part of a development team on legendary id game properties like DOOM and QUAKE.”
id Software is looking for a Senior Physics & Simulation Programmer to work as part of a development team on legendary id game properties like DOOM and QUAKE, developing physics and simulation technology for the game industry’s most advanced engine technology. This position requires engaging in a proactive, high energy development environment on our core technology team.
Seeing as one of those two legendary properties was just rebooted to considerable acclaim, that leaves us with Quake. The series has been on an extended hiatus since the release of Enemy Territory back in 2007.
I’d say we’re long overdue for another Quake, and I’m not just saying that because I’m eager to see what the Stroggification process looks like on our fancy new hardware. I bet it’s super gross, you guys.
I seriously doubt we’ll hear anything from a possible sequel/reboot, assuming it even exists, at E3 next month. Still, it’s fun to think about.
