id Software may be gearing up for its next big first-person shooter. A new job listing has fans buzzing about the return of a classic franchise—possibly Quake.
The studio behind Doom, Wolfenstein, and Quake has kept a steady cadence lately, with Doom: The Dark Ages launching in May. Wolfenstein last saw a mainline entry in 2019, while Quake received its most recent installment in 2022. Now, fresh hiring activity suggests another flagship FPS is in the works.
A listing for a Lead Gameplay Features Programmer calls for strong FPS experience and notes the role will contribute to “some of the most celebrated and popular AAA titles.” The position also prefers familiarity with the id Tech engine and console development experience. That tracks with id Software’s long-standing use of its in-house tech across platforms, the same family of engines that powered genre-defining hits like Doom and Quake.
Fans are already connecting the dots. Quake helped set the standard for arena shooters and was the studio’s first fully 3D FPS, making it a prime candidate for a modern revival. Still, nothing is confirmed. With id Software’s portfolio rooted in shooters—from Doom to Wolfenstein to the open-world chaos of Rage—there are several plausible directions.
What could this project be?
– A Quake revival, capitalizing on renewed interest in arena-style FPS
– A new Wolfenstein entry, given the gap since 2019
– A follow-up to Rage, which last appeared in 2019
– A brand-new FPS IP built on the latest id Tech
The takeaway: id Software is hiring for a core gameplay role on an FPS built with id Tech, targeting AAA ambitions and likely multiple platforms. Whether that means Quake, Wolfenstein, Rage, or something entirely new, the studio appears ready to add another heavy hitter to its lineup. Fans of blistering, mechanically tight shooters should keep an eye on what comes next.
