AQtion
Released Jun 2022
Get ready for intense, skill-based FPS action with AQtion! Featuring the best of Action Quake 2, enjoy fast-paced combat, realistic weapons, and thrilling multiplayer battles. Dominate the arena now on Steam!
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Released, but still in active development
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Where to get it
Free on Steam
Evaluation
AQtion is a free-to-play revival of the classic Action Quake 2 mod, released on Steam on June 1, 2022. The AQ2World Team has maintained consistent activity since launch across multiple update types and community events.\n\nTwo major content milestones anchor the update history: the substantial v1.3 update on April 11, 2023 (which overhauled assets, game systems, and engine components) and the Steam Achievements and Stat Tracking release on November 12, 2022. Feature patches shipped in August and October 2022, with additional bug-fix and feature patches continuing through November 2023.\n\nThe team has also run three community map jams: the 25th Anniversary Map Jam (announced August 4, 2023, results published October 23, 2023), the Spring 2024 Map Jam (announced April 10, 2024, submissions due May 31, 2024), and most recently the "Silent Night, Violent Night" winter map jam announced on September 30, 2026, running October 1 through November 15, 2026. Winning maps from these jams are explicitly slated for inclusion in the AQtion Steam release, meaning new content continues to flow into the game.\n\nThe September 30, 2026 announcement is the most recent developer communication and confirms the team is still actively organizing events for the community. The store description also states the game features "regularly updated game modes and features" and "engine enhancements." No statement of completion or end of development has been made at any point.
Evidence
Developer announced the 'Silent Night, Violent Night' community winter map jam, running October 1 – November 15, 2026, with winning maps to be included in the AQtion Steam release.
Major v1.3 update released, overhauling game assets, engine components, and adding new gameplay systems.
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Details
Developer
Publisher
AQ2World Team
Achievements
88
Platform
Windows, macOS, Linux
Controller
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Steam Deck
Not rated
Players
Single-player · Multiplayer · PvP
About this game
Lights, Camera, ACTION!
Experience the adrenaline-fueled intensity of classic first-person shooter action with AQtion, the ultimate evolution of the beloved mod, Action Quake 2. AQtion combines the latest engine enhancements with the signature gameplay mechanics and updates from the Action Quake community, delivering a nostalgic yet revitalized gaming experience.
Engage in fast-paced, skill-based combat where every move counts. With realistic weapon handling, limited ammunition, and a focus on tactical gameplay, AQtion tests your reflexes and strategic thinking like never before. Master the art of precision shooting, maneuver through dynamic environments, and outsmart your opponents in heart-pounding battles that will keep you on the edge of your seat.
Featuring regularly updated game modes and features, engine enhancements and an active pickup game community, AQtion brings the classic Action Quake 2 experience into the modern era. Jump into the action and unleash your skills in intense multiplayer matches or thrilling single-player challenges.
If you're an old school veteran to first person shooters, this is the Action Quake 2 you remember, with the original charm and modern enhancements you would come to expect. If you're new to the scene, welcome to what classic first person shooters are all about!
Experience the adrenaline-fueled intensity of classic first-person shooter action with AQtion, the ultimate evolution of the beloved mod, Action Quake 2. AQtion combines the latest engine enhancements with the signature gameplay mechanics and updates from the Action Quake community, delivering a nostalgic yet revitalized gaming experience.
Engage in fast-paced, skill-based combat where every move counts. With realistic weapon handling, limited ammunition, and a focus on tactical gameplay, AQtion tests your reflexes and strategic thinking like never before. Master the art of precision shooting, maneuver through dynamic environments, and outsmart your opponents in heart-pounding battles that will keep you on the edge of your seat.
Featuring regularly updated game modes and features, engine enhancements and an active pickup game community, AQtion brings the classic Action Quake 2 experience into the modern era. Jump into the action and unleash your skills in intense multiplayer matches or thrilling single-player challenges.
If you're an old school veteran to first person shooters, this is the Action Quake 2 you remember, with the original charm and modern enhancements you would come to expect. If you're new to the scene, welcome to what classic first person shooters are all about!
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Last evaluated Oct 1, 2026
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