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Heretic + Hexen joins the Xbox Game Pass Premium catalog

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Heretic + Hexen joins the Xbox Game Pass Premium catalog
Heretic + Hexen for Xbox One and Series X|S is now part of the Game Pass Premium catalog, published by Bethesda. Bundling two dark spell-casting shooters by Raven Software, the 'Play Anywhere' title is also included with PC Game Pass.

Original music for both titles was composed in 1994~95 by Quake 4 audio lead Kevin Schilder. Developed by id Software and Nightdive Studios, the enhanced restoration adds two new episodes, titled Heretic: Faith Renewed and Hexen: Vestiges of Grandeur.

Multithreaded rendering supports up to 4K resolution and 120 FPS, while cross-platform online co-op and deathmatch allows for up to sixteen players. 'The Vault' gallery feature contains concept art, unused sprites, and behind-the-scenes materials.


Tome of Power (Official Heretic + Hexen Game Soundtrack) is hosted on Bandcamp, with streaming on Apple Music and Spotify. Programming, production, and arrangement are by Andrew Hulshult. In 2024 the musician scored IDKFA, a re-imagining of DOOM and DOOM II soundtracks by Bobby Prince.

Heretic + Hexen is also available for Nintendo Switch, PS4 and PlayStation 5 consoles. The Windows PC edition is on Steam and GOG.com, verified for use with the Steam Deck. Nightdive Studios' deep dive with Id Software co-founder John Romero can be viewed on YouTube.


From the Xbox product page:
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.
Apple Music - Tome of Power (Official Heretic + Hexen Game Soundtrack)