Is Quake Champions free?

Yes. Quake Champions is released under Free to Play and costs nothing to download or play.

How big is the Quake Champions download?

About 45.0 GB. The minimum system requirements are Intel i5-3570 · 8 GB RAM · GTX 760 · 45 GB storage.

What platforms does Quake Champions run on?

Windows, Linux. It is also Steam Deck compatible.

Do I need an account to play Quake Champions?

No account is required to download or play.

Does Quake Champions have multiplayer?

Yes. Quake Champions supports up to 8 players. Its multiplayer runs through the game's own online service or menus, so PlayBound Connect parties and PlayBound dedicated servers are not available for it. There is no subscription and no paid multiplayer tier.

Quake Champions — Free FPS

45.0 GB

Available editions

2 ways to play Quake Champions. Each has its own install, community and verification status.

Quake Champions — Quake Champions (Steam Free-to-Play) edition

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Official free-to-play arena FPS client with casual and competitive ranked matchmaking.

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Quake Champions PlayBound

All 16 Champions permanently unlocked with custom game hosting and lore scrolls.

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Available editions

2 ways to play Quake Champions. Each has its own install, community and verification status.

Quake Champions (Steam Free-to-Play)Default

Official free-to-play arena FPS client with casual and competitive ranked matchmaking.

GenreFPSShooter

FeaturesControllerOnline Multiplayer

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Quake Champions PlayBound

All 16 Champions permanently unlocked with custom game hosting and lore scrolls.

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Last updated October 9, 2026

Available editions

2 ways to play Quake Champions. Each has its own install, community and verification status.

Quake Champions (Steam Free-to-Play)Default

Official free-to-play arena FPS client with casual and competitive ranked matchmaking.

GenreFPSShooter

FeaturesControllerOnline Multiplayer

OfficialOfficialvSeason 24

Download Details

Quake Champions PlayBound

All 16 Champions permanently unlocked with custom game hosting and lore scrolls.

GenreFPSShooter

OfficialOfficial

Download Details