Quake Week Recap — June 23 to June 29
Here's what happened in the Quake world this past week:
- RAISY Sets New Speedrun Record & Joins 250 FPS Season 3
RAISY set a new Nightmare difficulty speedrun record in Quake III Arena. Shortly after, he became the first direct invite for 250 FPS Season 3, securing his place in the main stage of the league.
- 250 FPS Season 3 Map Pool Announced
Organizers revealed the official map pool for the upcoming 250 FPS season. Notable changes include the addition of Cure and Dismemberment, while classics like Aerowalk and Toxicity were removed, promising a fresh dynamic for the new season.
- Qualifiers Conclude: Nitrino, H3LLDOWN and swex Secure Spots
The first qualifiers for 250 FPS Season 3 wrapped up with Nitrino and H3LLDOWN earning their places through strong performances. Meanwhile, swex was granted a spot based on his eighth-place finish in Season 2, giving him direct entry into the main event.
- Keltz Wins Estoty Duel Tournament #156
The Estoty Duel Tournament #156 saw the return of rapha and maxter, but it was Keltz who clinched the title.
- Av3k & Spart1e Reflect on Careers in New Interview
A one-hour interview with Spart1e was released on Endpoint’s YouTube channel, where he shared candid stories and insights about his journeys in Quake.
- Camma Triumphs at KDC LAN Finals
In Melbourne, the KDC Championship Finals concluded with Camma defeating dandaking in the grand final, securing victory in Australia’s latest Quake Champions LAN event.
- Fun Fact: Galena’s Totems Heal More Than Just Players
During a Twitch chat, Quake Champions developer SyncError revealed an amusing tidbit: Galena’s totems can heal Eisen’s turrets and Strogg’s Peeker drone. However, they don’t heal other totems — a quirky mechanic you might have missed.
