How to Play Quake II

Quake II Starter is a free all-in-one download that bundles the Q2PRO client, the full game data, and a built-in server browser.
Own the 2023 Quake II remaster on Steam? It has its own online browser that is a separate set of servers from the classic ones listed here.

Joining a server Open the console and type connect ip:port (the connect button copies it for you).

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