ZeniMax registers a new Quake trademark and revives rumors about the saga’s return

The company has filed a new trademark application related to the historic franchise.

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The Quake franchise is back in the spotlight. ZeniMax Media has registered a new trademark related to the saga, a move that is often interpreted as a possible step towards future announcements or projects linked to the license.

The application is registered in the official trademark database under the name “QUAKE”, indicating that the company wants to protect the intellectual property once again in the realm of video games and other related content.

The new Quake trademark registered by ZeniMax revives the rumors

According to the registration data, the application was submitted on March 3, 2026, and is currently listed as “New Application”, meaning that the administrative process has just begun and has not yet been assigned to an examiner.

In the usage section, the trademark is linked to video game software, downloadable content, and publications related to games, including manuals, strategy guides, magazines, or newsletters about video games. This type of registration usually covers multiple uses to protect the trademark in different formats.

• Although this move does not automatically confirm the development of a new game, it does put the focus back on one of id Software’s most iconic sagas. In recent years, fans have speculated about the possibility of a Quake comeback, especially after the modern re-releases of classic titles on consoles and PC.

For now, neither Bethesda nor Xbox has made any official comments about this registration, but ZeniMax’s move has already sparked new theories about the possible future of the series.

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