Heretic Video Game Series
Heretic Series Evolution
2025
Heretic + Hexen
1998
Heretic II
1997
Hexen II
1995
Hexen: Beyond Heretic
1995
Heretic: Shadow of the Serpent Riders
Heretic + Hexen
August 7, 2025
Action, Fantasy, FPP, FPS, Internet, Co-op, Multiplayer, For 2 Players, Package, Splitscreen, Singleplayer, Shooters, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass.
Heretic + Hexen is a compilation from Nightdive Studios, including re-editions of both classic games from the 1990s. There are also brand new episodes, as well as various fixes and improvements. This includes the options to play both games in 4K and in 120fps. The new versions also support controllers and cross-platform multiplayer.
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Steam
Heretic II
November 20, 1998
Action, Internet, LAN, Multiplayer, Singleplayer.
The second part of the perfect action game set in fantasy, in which we again follow the fate of Corvus, a Sidh warrior who, after a happy return to his homeland, has to face the forces of evil right away.
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Hexen II
June 2, 1997
Action, FPP, Multiplayer, Singleplayer, Shooters.
Another action/FPS game created by Raven Software team. This time, Raven Software developers decided to adapt the engine Quake for the game. Of course, not without minor corrections, after all, the first Hexen was known for the fact that in addition to the traditional portion of devastation, it also offered accents characteristic of adventure games.
Steam
Users
Expansion Packs:
- Hexen II: Portal of Praevus March 30, 1998
Hexen: Beyond Heretic
March 30, 1995
Action, FPP, Multiplayer, Singleplayer, Shooters.
Hexen FPS is an official continuation of Heretica published in 1994. Technically, this is one of the most advanced titles using the Dooma engine. The action takes place in a fantasy world, so in the fight against enemies we use mainly spells and medieval-style weaponry.
Steam
Users
Expansion Packs:
- Hexen: Deathkings of the Dark Citadel September 3, 1996
Heretic: Shadow of the Serpent Riders
March 23, 1995
Action, FPP, LAN, Multiplayer, Singleplayer, Shooters.
Extended Edition of a fantasy-based first person shooter entitled Heretic. Compared to the basic version, two additional episodes were introduced. One of them allows you to see how the world destroyed centuries ago by the Snake Riders looked like, and the other allows you to visit the birthplace of the legendary D'Sparil.
Steam
Users
Heretic
February 27, 1995
Action, FPP, Multiplayer, Singleplayer, Shooters.
First person shooter based on the Doom engine. The game is kept in the convention of fantasy, so we use medieval weapons and a wide range of magical objects. The fun is enriched by simple adventure elements in the form of occasional riddles.
Heretic Series News
UZDoom is now available, opening up new chapter for Doom modding
A conflictl within the team responsible for GZDoom, the most important modification for Doom, caused most of the developers to leave and initiate their own project called UZDoom. Its first version has just been released.
Files and Mods
November 9, 2025
UZDoom is now available, opening up new chapter for Doom modding
A conflictl within the team responsible for GZDoom, the most important modification for Doom, caused most of the developers to leave and initiate their own project called UZDoom. Its first version has just been released.
Files and Mods
November 9, 2025
Heretic and Hexen Expect a Big Comeback? System Shock Remake Devs are Ready
Xbox chief Phil Spencer revealed that Microsoft is not against resurrecting Activision's iconic brands, to which the developers at Nightdive were quick to respond.
video games
October 18, 2023
Heretic and Hexen Expect a Big Comeback? System Shock Remake Devs are Ready
Xbox chief Phil Spencer revealed that Microsoft is not against resurrecting Activision's iconic brands, to which the developers at Nightdive were quick to respond.
video games
October 18, 2023
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Iconic Fantasy Brand May Return; Phil Spencer Surprises at Xbox Showcase [UPDATE]
At the Xbox Games Showcase, Phil Spencer appeared wearing a T-shirt with the logo of the classic, if now slightly forgotten, PC series, hinting that it may soon return.
video games
June 12, 2023
Iconic Fantasy Brand May Return; Phil Spencer Surprises at Xbox Showcase [UPDATE]
At the Xbox Games Showcase, Phil Spencer appeared wearing a T-shirt with the logo of the classic, if now slightly forgotten, PC series, hinting that it may soon return.
video games
June 12, 2023
Hexen, Guitar Hero, King's Quest - Xbox Boss Wants to Resurrect Old Activision IPs
Phil Spencer gave an interview in which he revealed that Microsoft intends to resurrect Activision's old IPs. Among the candidates to return to the market are the Hexen, Guitar Hero and King's Quest series.
video games
January 21, 2022