Abandoned Quake 4 expansion finished by modders and now playable

Modders have successfully completed and released an abandoned Quake 4 expansion called "The Awakening" through the openQ4 mod, which provides a free, open-source engine replacement for the original game. Version 0.14.1, released in September 2026, allows players to experience the 13-map expansion alongside the original campaign with modern features including improved graphics, Vulkan support, and enhanced gameplay mechanics. The expansion was originally built by Raven Software and Ritual Entertainment but never officially shipped, until its recovery and reconstruction by the modding community.