QuakeCon at Home 2020 set for August 7 to 9
The first QuakeCon held remotely.
Bethesda Softworks will host QuakeCon at Home 2020, a digital version of its annual event, from August 7 to 9, the company announced. It will feature live streams from around the world, tournaments, charity fundraising, and more.
Here are the highlights, via Bethesda Softworks:
Global Super Stream
QuakeCon at Home will feature a weekend packed with streamed content from around the globe, kicking off on Friday, August 7, at 11:00 a.m. CST with Bethesda’s QuakeCon Digital Welcome. The event schedule will feature round-the clock programming with special influencer streams, surprises, and our very own Bethesda Community teams from around the globe—all streaming from home in support of charitable causes. Stay tuned for more info, including the full stream schedule, in the coming weeks!
QuakeCon Twitch Team
Playing and sharing games with friends in the BYOC is the core of QuakeCon, and this year the global QuakeCon community will unite and connect for the first time through the official QuakeCon at Home Twitch Team. The Team will celebrate QuakeCon, play and share games, and help raise money for the QuakeCon-supported charities. Some players will be featured on the QuakeCon Twitch Team page. We will be releasing more details on how players can register to join the QuakeCon at Home Twitch Team soon.
eSports Tournament
It’s not QuakeCon without a tournament full of frags, so that too has gone virtual for 2020. The 2019 to 2020 Quake Pro League season will conclude at our Quake World Championship, Sunday, August 9 at 4:00 p.m. CST. From the comfort of their own homes, the top 24 players around the globe will compete to win their share of $150,000 Prizing and the title of Season Champion. Quake fans can watch online live via the Global Super Stream—stay tuned for details.
Charity Initiatives
Raising money for charities has been a key part of QuakeCon for years, and attendees have made a huge impact for local, national and international groups. We are excited to continue this legacy in both a global and local way. QuakeCon players will be able to donate to organizations directly from the official QuakeCon at Home Twitch stream, including Direct Relief, UNICEF, NAACP Legal Defense Fund, and The Trevor Project.
Animal Charities
Everyone will miss the good doggos who visit the Exhibit Hall every year, so this year we are bringing the furry fundraising global. QuakeCon at Home will have new, exclusive “Dogvahkiin” and “Catodemon” t-shirts for sale, with all Bethesda proceeds going to both our long-time Dallas animal adoption partner, Dallas Pets Alive, as well as FOUR PAWS, an international charity raising money for all kinds of animals worldwide.
Official QuakeCon at Home Swag
With luck, this will be the only QuakeCon at Home we ever have to hold, so this year’s tee-shirt will be truly one-of-a-kind. QuakeCon collectors can pre-order QuakeCon at Home merch today to complete the set and receive it in time for the live event.