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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. This enhanced restoration makes Heretic + Hexen available to new audiences and long-time fans with expanded accessibility across more platforms and languages than ever before. Whether you're returning to these shadowy realms or discovering them for the first time, an epic legacy awaits. Owners Receive • Heretic: Shadow of the Serpent Riders • Hexen: Beyond Heretic • Hexen: Deathkings of the Dark Citadel • Two all-new episodes created in collaboration between individuals at id Software + Nightdive Studios: o Heretic: Faith Renewed o Hexen: Vestiges of Grandeur © 2025 ZeniMax Media Inc. id, id Software, Bethesda, Bethesda Softworks, and ZeniMax are trademarks of the ZeniMax group of companies. All rights reserved. HERETIC and HEXEN are trademarks of Activision Publishing, Inc. HERETIC and HEXEN: BEYOND HERETIC © 1994-2020 Raven Software. All rights reserved. https://eulas.bethesda.net/Heretic%20+%20Hexen. Verified details include genres of Action & adventure, Role playing and Shooter, platforms of Windows.Desktop and Windows.Xbox, pre-order of No, publisher of Bethesda Softworks, xbox generations of ConsoleGen8 and ConsoleGen9 and xbox play anywhere of No. Available colours: Digital.