[3-1] The story so far...

Get up to speed on the Quake Champions lore! Learn about the mysterious Quake, the Slipgate device, and your mission to stop an interdimensional invasion.

Alright, so you've jumped into the arena, but what's the deal with all this Quake stuff? Let's break down the backstory so you know what's going on.

It all kicks off with a frantic 4 a.m. phone call. By 5:30, you're already in a top-secret installation. The commander lays it out: they've been working on this 'Slipgate' tech, a way to instantly transport people and stuff anywhere. Sounds cool, right? But there's a major problem.

This enemy, codenamed 'Quake,' is using his own slipgates to sneak death squads into our bases. They're causing chaos – killing, stealing, kidnapping. The really worrying part? Nobody knows where Quake is from. The eggheads reckon he's not even from Earth, but some other dimension. And get this, he's gearing up to unleash his *real* army. Whatever that means.

You're the best they've got for this mess. It's called 'Operation Counterstrike,' and you're in charge. Your mission: find Quake and shut him down. You've got the green light to grab whatever you need. Apparently, if the scientists are right, everyone else is basically expendable.

The Prelude: Disaster Strikes

You're out scouting the area when you hear gunfire erupting back at the base. Damn, Quake is fast! He must have caught wind of Operation Counterstrike and decided to hit first. You race back, only to find the place completely overrun. It's grim – you're almost certainly the only survivor. Operation Counterstrike is effectively over before it began. Except for you.

You know the installation has a slipgate at its core. Since Quake's goons came through it, it's still locked onto his dimension. This is your shot. You can use it to jump into his turf, his hometown. Maybe, just maybe, you can get to the guy himself. You rack a round into your shotgun and get moving. It's up to you now.