Heretic: all version differences
4 documented differences between the releases of Heretic, each with a source. Back to the main page for names, releases and where to play.
Category × version
| Category | Shadow of the Serpent Riders (1996) | Original shareware | All DOS versions | Heretic + Hexen (2025) |
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| Content | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Version differences
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ContentShadow of the Serpent Riders (1996)
The 1996 retail edition, Shadow of the Serpent Riders, adds two new episodes, The Ossuary and The Stagnant Demesne, to the original three; Raven offered a free patch to upgrade the original.1
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ContentOriginal shareware
The original release came with three episodes and support for DWANGO online multiplayer.1
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ContentAll DOS versions
A hidden, unofficial episode called Fate's Path can be reached with a cheat code; only its first two levels are playable, and the third has no exit.1
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ContentHeretic + Hexen (2025)
The 2025 Heretic + Hexen release runs on the KEX Engine and adds a new episode, Faith Renewed, plus a remastered soundtrack arranged by Andrew Hulshult.1
Sources
Checked: 2026-10-13