If you own Heretic: Shadow of the Serpent Riders, Hexen: Beyond Heretic and/or Hexen: Deathkings of the Dark Citadel, you'll receive Heretic + Hexen for free.
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 the first time, an epic legacy awaits.
There are a total of 117 campaign maps and 120 deathmatch maps in Heretic Hexen.
¹Original DOS versions of Heretic: Shadow of the Serpent Riders, Hexen: Beyond Heretic and Hexen: Deathkings of the Dark Citadel are included in the GOG version.
²Bethesda.net account required.
³Mods need to be installed separately; installation requires additional system storage.
⁵Compatible display required.
Heretic: Shadow of the Serpent Riders
Three brothers, known as the Serpent Riders, used their powerful magic to possess and corrupt the seven kings of the realm, plunging it into war and chaos. But a race of elves known as the Sidhe resisted and were branded heretics. On the brink of losing the war, the Sidhe elders sacrificed themselves and the elven capital city to destroy the seven kings and their armies. As one of the few surviving elves, you embark on a quest for vengeance against those who slaughtered your friends, family, and entire race.
Heretic: Faith Renewed [NEW]
Years after the planes were cleansed of D'Sparil's wretched influence, a wandering warrior in search of home arrives at a foreign land to discover the blighted stains of that old time religion seeping through the cracks of society once more. In the fortified city, zealous acolytes stand high atop a decadent cathedral and listen to the lamentations echoing from the streets as non-believers are dragged away for 'correction.' The shadow of D'Sparil lingers after death, his absence attributed to apotheosis. Once revered, now worshipped, deserving of neither. An all-too-familiar scene, and one you simply cannot stomach. Taking up the mantle of Heretic once more, you stride into the city, staff in hand, to silence the echoes of your arch-nemesis.
Hexen: Beyond Heretic
While the Sidhe elf Corvus battled the evil forces of D'Sparil, the remaining two Serpent Riders were busy sowing the seeds of destruction in other dimensions. As a Warrior, Mage, or Cleric, you must fight the undead and brave elemental dungeons and decaying wilderness to defend your realm of Cronos from Korax, the second Serpent Rider.
Hexen: Deathkings of the Dark Citadel
After defeating the evil Korax, the second Serpent Rider, and discovering the Chaos Sphere, you have been transported to the Realm of the Dead. Now your only way home is blocked by hordes of undead and the Dark Citadel. Where Hexen ends, the true nightmare begins.
Hexen: Vestiges of Grandeur [NEW]
Korax lingers between life and death, his shredded corpse left behind with no semblance of life while he clings to a fresh, if fragile, rebirth. His grip on Cronos is once more released, yet the cycle continues, proving another force is at work: an invisible hand puppeteering both Korax and you, weaving a star-crossed destiny that will never die. And if that hand tugs the threads of fate again, what surprises are yet in store for you?
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Posted on: August 9, 2025
magma86
Verified ownerGames: 167 Reviews: 10
Nightdive studios has done it again
Now i might finish Hexen without looking up a walktrough.
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Edited on: September 28, 2025
Posted on: August 13, 2025
il.crucilbo
Verified ownerGames: 142 Reviews: 3
Thank Nightdive for these classics
I bought these as soon as they launch the bundle, love how they refine Heretic with the new content. Hexen also got some upgrades specialy with the cleric, and the new soundtrack for both games is awesome, maybe adding the N64 mix for Hexen would be a nice addition :)
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Posted on: August 8, 2025
DanielMF
Verified ownerGames: 1809 Reviews: 25
Nightdive are the best!
I liked Heretic and loved Hexen I and Hexen II. The first two games got an unexpected remaster (with an additional new episode for Heretic). Thank you so much Nightdive, you are the best!
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Posted on: September 18, 2025
XboxClown89
Verified ownerGames: 529 Reviews: 28
Another amazing remaster from Nightdive
Just when Doom + Doom II blew me away last year. Somehow Heretic + Hexen surpassed it in a few aspects. You're getting two vastly different FPS games from the same series. Personally I prefer Hexen for a few reasons. Heretic just felt like the first two Doom games. Hexen felt more like a rather unique experience. One I can't really compare to other games. You get two versions of the soundtracks. A lot of nice bonus stuff you can check out whenever. This quickly became one of my favorite Nightdive remasters ever!!!
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Posted on: August 10, 2025
Pacotronix
Games: 170 Reviews: 2
A Beautiful Game
First played Hexen on the 64. It had such an impact on me, that later in life I named my first band Hexxen. Just got this version on the switch, so now I can have friends on PC crossplay the hell out of this. Whoever gave the green light, at Bethesda thank you. Night Dive, thank you.
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