Heretic + Hexen

Heretic + Hexen is a remastered version of the games Heretic: Shadow of the Serpent Riders, Hexen: Beyond Heretic and Deathkings of the Dark Citadel. It includes quality of life improvements (native…

88 7 August 2025

Adventure Role-playing (RPG) Shooter Action Fantasy

Heretic + Hexen is an adventure developed by Raven Software, released 7 August 2025 on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 4.

Verified 8 Oct 2026 Sources: IGDB , Steam

What Heretic + Hexen is

Heretic + Hexen is an adventure game developed by Raven Software and released in 2025. It was published by Bethesda Softworks. It is available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC (Microsoft Windows). It runs on KEX.

The premise, in the publisher's words

Step into the definitive re-release of two dark spell-casting shooters that shaped the genre. 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…

Description from the publisher · source

How it plays

It is played from a first person perspective. Its themes are action and fantasy. It supports multiplayer for up to 16 players online, and includes co-op. Local play supports 4 players. Available modes: Co-operative, Multiplayer and Single player. There are 44 achievements to unlock.

How it was received

Heretic + Hexen holds a critic score of 88 out of 100. That places it above 90% of the 7,525 rated adventure games in our database, which average 72. Games released in 2025 averaged 78, so it scored 10 points above the year average.

What you need to run it

The minimum specification calls for Intel Core i5-3570 @3.4GHz or AMD Ryzen 5 1400 @3.5GHz, 8 GB RAM and NVIDIA Geforce GTX 650 TI (2GB) or AMD HD 7750 (1GB). An 8GB memory requirement is modest by current standards; most machines sold in the last five years clear it. Install size is roughly 2GB. Both tiers are compared side by side on the requirements page, and you can check your own parts against them without installing anything.

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What it launched against

Heretic + Hexen launched on 7 August 2025, within three weeks of Mafia: The Old Country, Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater, Donkey Kong Bananza and Wuchang: Fallen Feathers. It reviewed better than 3 of the 4. It arrived 5 years into the PlayStation 5's life, so it was built for hardware developers already knew well.

Released around the same time: Mafia: The Old Country, Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater, Donkey Kong Bananza, Wuchang: Fallen Feathers.

Cheats and codes

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Official trailer

Sourced from the publisher’s YouTube channel.

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Quick answers

Heretic + Hexen — frequently asked questions

When did Heretic + Hexen come out?

Heretic + Hexen was released on 7 August 2025 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC (Microsoft Windows).

What are the minimum PC requirements for Heretic + Hexen?

At minimum, Heretic + Hexen needs Intel Core i5-3570 @3.4GHz or AMD Ryzen 5 1400 @3.5GHz, 8 GB RAM, NVIDIA Geforce GTX 650 TI (2GB) or AMD HD 7750 (1GB) graphics, 2 GB available space of storage.

Does Heretic + Hexen have multiplayer?

Yes. Heretic + Hexen supports multiplayer, including co-op for up to 16 players online.

How many GB is Heretic + Hexen?

The PC version needs about 2 GB of storage, going by the storage line in the system requirements ("2 GB available space"). Updates can add to that, and console versions have their own sizes, which are not listed here.

Does Heretic + Hexen have crossplay?

Steam lists cross-platform multiplayer for Heretic + Hexen. Steam's flag does not say which platforms play together, so check the publisher's notes for PlayStation, Xbox or Switch.

Does Heretic + Hexen have split screen?

Yes. Steam lists shared or split screen for the PC version of Heretic + Hexen (co-op and versus). Steam also lists Remote Play Together, which lets friends join local multiplayer over the internet.

Can you play Heretic + Hexen solo?

Yes. Steam lists a single-player mode for Heretic + Hexen as well as multiplayer.

Does Heretic + Hexen have controller support?

Yes. Steam lists full controller support for Heretic + Hexen, including PlayStation controllers.

Can you play Heretic + Hexen on Mac?

Steam does not sell a macOS version of Heretic + Hexen; the Steam release is for Windows.

Is Heretic + Hexen on Linux?

Steam does not list a native Linux version of Heretic + Hexen. Windows games can often run on Linux and Steam Deck through Proton, but that is a different question from native support.

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