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[PC] Free - Heretic + Hexen for Owners of Any of the Original Games (Digital Only) @ Steam, GOG & Xbox

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[PC] Free - Heretic + Hexen for Owners of Any of the Original Games (Digital Only) @ Steam, GOG & Xbox
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Hiphopopotamus on 08/08/2025 - 07:06 slayersclub.bethesda.net (2581 clicks)
Last edited 08/08/2025 - 08:06

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.

Owners Receive

  • Heretic: Shadow of the Serpent Riders¹
  • Hexen: Beyond Heretic¹
  • Hexen: Deathkings of the Dark Citadel¹

Two all-new episodes created in collaboration between individuals at id Software + Nightdive Studios:

  • Heretic: Faith Renewed
  • Hexen: Vestiges of Grandeur

There are a total of 117 campaign maps and 120 deathmatch maps in Heretic + Hexen.

Important Note: Existing owners of the digital versions of Heretic: Shadow of the Serpent Riders, Hexen: Beyond Heretic and/or Hexen: Deathkings of the Dark Citadel on Steam, the Windows Store/Xbox Windows app and Good Old Games receive a free upgrade to the new combined Heretic + Hexen and can still access their previously owned versions on those platforms. (See FAQ below for details.)

🔹I already own one of the original games on the Windows Store/Xbox Windows app, Steam or GOG. How do I access the new release?

Customers who already own the original DOS versions of Heretic: Shadow of the Serpent Riders, Hexen: Beyond Heretic and Hexen: Deathkings of the Dark Citadel receive a free upgrade to Heretic + Hexen in their respective game library on the same platform(s). The upgrades should already be there by the time you read this

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  • Jimothy Wongingtons on 08/08/2025 - 07:29
    +3

    HEXEN 2 when?

    • John Doh on 08/08/2025 - 07:51
      +1

      Those background musics were killers!

    • soxinthebox on 08/08/2025 - 14:25

      Maybe next Quakecon?

  • Mugsy on 08/08/2025 - 07:29
    +1

    Sweet! Thanks for the PSA!

  • MasterScythe on 08/08/2025 - 07:53
    +11

    Title should say digital owners.

    There's no way to prove my CD ownership :(

    • Hiphopopotamus on 08/08/2025 - 08:09

      Added.

    • Nom on 08/08/2025 - 17:00
      +1

      Steam will accept CD keys from some old titles to prove ownership and add them to your Library. If you have a unique key in the CD case, give it a try !

      • dazzawul on 09/08/2025 - 23:11

        I love them for this

        I had supreme commander + forged alliance, when I activated my key for supcom in steam it unlocked the "gold" version which gave me both.

        Huh?

        So, fed the key for FA in to the wifes steam account, she gets both games as well.

        Welp, I'm trying this with everything I bought physically from now on.

        As you said, give it a try!

  • crackman on 08/08/2025 - 07:59
    +2

    I had pirated copies

  • serpserpserp on 08/08/2025 - 08:08
    +4

    I actually had the boxed version of the original Hexen. I just have no idea where it went.

    • Svenlem on 08/08/2025 - 09:12

      Still have mine…

    • Forfiet on 08/08/2025 - 20:28

      Funny enough, I vaguely remember a big box coy of it somewhere….

    • ProffessorMLT on 09/08/2025 - 09:42

      Still have mine. That CD audio music . .

  • narcoleptic-haze on 08/08/2025 - 08:30

    Console versions! Heck yeah

  • Valkian24 on 08/08/2025 - 09:07
    +1

    You'd think that they would also re-release Heretic II by now since Xbox/Microsoft now owns both Bethesda and Activision as they had shared rights over the game back then.

  • justtoreply on 08/08/2025 - 09:33
    +1

    I loved heretic. Couldn't stand Hexen. Anyone else think the same?

    • Mugsy on 08/08/2025 - 11:35
      +2

      Old school FPS games were always a stress relief passtime for me. I wasn't great at them so i would turn on god mode and the all weapons/full ammo cheats and i would go to town blowing the crud out of enemies for a good half hour before bed.

      From that point of view, Heretic probably had the better assortment of weapons available in a single play session whilst Hexen had the greater replay value given the different classes.

      However, Rise of the Triads was more fun for me… those weapons were crazy.

      Of course, peak FPS gaming for me was playing UT99, BF1942 and Serious Sam co-op over LAN with my bro.

    • Kanosha on 08/08/2025 - 12:47

      I actually preferred Hexen.

  • sanmigueelbeer on 08/08/2025 - 13:37

    quicken
    rambo

  • Pmpm1898 on 08/08/2025 - 13:41

    Thanks for sharing this added!

  • Barry off EastEnders on 08/08/2025 - 13:46

    Thanks OP!

    Just need a hand here - I have these in my Steam library already. When I click on 'Heretic + Hexen' in the library there is an option to 'Play Now' or "Add to Cart for $22.45"

    Does something need to be activated for the upgrade?

    Cheers!

    • GameBunny on 08/08/2025 - 22:19

      On my Steam library it just says "Play" with a green button, yes I had the original Heretic + Hexen on steam before, so I got the new Nightdive release for free. May be please restart Steam.

  • Genebaby on 09/08/2025 - 07:54

    Damn, checked my old CD's, no sign of a key, they must have just installed as DOS programs back then

  • Mugsy on 09/08/2025 - 09:21

    Was watching Gmanlives' review of this last night and co-op works great apparently. I can see it working well for Hexen with the 3 classes.

    There are also these tomes in game now that lets you change classes in the same playthrough. Interesting QoL addition.

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