Quake Arena — Port 26000

The Arena server runs FTEQW-sv with KTX mod (QuakeWorld protocol). All modern Quake clients work — choose by GPU and goals:

Engine	Best For	RT/PBR	Connects
FTEQW Recommended	Max visuals + multiplayer	Full PBR, dynamic shadows	Native QW :26000
vkQuake-RT RTX	Path-traced single player	Full hardware ray tracing	NetQuake (NQ bridge)
Ironwail	Vanilla+ / high FPS	Enhanced lightmaps	NetQuake
ezQuake	Competitive QuakeWorld	Clean GL	Native QW :26000

Step 1 — Get the game files

1. Install Quake on Steam or GOG
2. Locate id1/pak0.pak and id1/pak1.pak in the install folder

Step 2 — Install FTEQW (recommended)

1. Download the latest from fteqw.org — grab the 64-bit Vulkan build
2. Extract fteqw.exe into your Quake folder (same level as id1/)
3. Optionally install Quake Epsilon HD Pack (ModDB) for 4K textures + PBR materials

Step 3 — Connect

Launch FTEQW, press ~ to open console, type:

connect quake.sonofasam.com:26000

In-game map voting

Once connected, press ~ and vote to change the map:

callvote map dm6
callvote timelimit 20
callvote fraglimit 40

Majority of players must agree within 30 seconds for the vote to pass.

Dawn of the Machine — Port 26001

A 19-map co-op campaign by MachineGames (Quake 30th Anniversary, 2026). Up to 8 players run the campaign together. All standard Quake clients work — the server handles co-op logic.

Requirements

• Own Quake on Steam (the 2021 remaster includes Dawn of the Machine)
• Any Quake client: FTEQW, Ironwail, vkQuake-RT, or the official Steam KEX client

Connect to the co-op server

connect quake.sonofasam.com:26001

The server starts on the hub map — explore the hub to unlock campaign maps in order. Deaths respawn you at the start of the current map. Progress is shared across all players in the session.

Tips for co-op

• Don't rush ahead — all players must be through a trigger for progression
• Skill 1 (Normal) is default — ask an admin via Discord to change it
• The server resets to map hub when empty