Game Details
Heretic + Hexen
Genres: Shooter, Role-playing (RPG), Adventure
Released on: PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S
Developer: Raven Software
Publisher: Bethesda Softworks
Themes: Action, Fantasy
Game Modes: Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative
Local Co-op: Yes
Max Local Co-op Players: 8
Perspective: First person
| Platform | Release Date |
|---|---|
| Nintendo Switch | August 07, 2025 |
| PC (Microsoft Windows) | August 07, 2025 |
| PlayStation 4 | August 07, 2025 |
| PlayStation 5 | August 07, 2025 |
| Xbox One | August 07, 2025 |
| Xbox Series X|S | August 07, 2025 |
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About:
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.
Story:
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.