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ZeniMax Files New Quake Trademark, Prompting Fresh Revival Hopes

The filing offers no confirmation of a project, leaving prospects uncertain during Microsoft’s leadership transition.

Overview

  • A brand-new Quake-related trademark was filed by ZeniMax on March 3, 2026, and the application is awaiting approval.
  • Coverage notes this is a new application rather than a renewal, though the filing itself provides no product details.
  • The discovery was flagged by Timur222 on X and circulated by GameReactor, with reports from Wccftech and Comicbook.com.
  • Neither ZeniMax, Bethesda, id Software, nor Microsoft has announced a new Quake game or confirmed development plans.
  • Analysts caution that trademark filings can be routine and that a concurrent leadership change at Microsoft could influence any potential project.