update 1.31

The update 1.31 tag on WindowsForum.com covers discussion of the Quake Champions 1.31 release, which moved the game off its free-to-play model and made it a paid title sold only through Steam. The thread explains that Bethesda and id Software ended free-to-play on September 23, 2026, removed the Microsoft Store version, and unlocked every champion and nearly all cosmetics. Existing players who played before that date keep free access, while Microsoft Store users have until October 7 to link their Bethesda account to Steam. The practical impact falls mainly on Windows players who relied on the Microsoft Store version.