Published on: October 02, 2025
The highly anticipated first trailer for Voxel Duke 3D has arrived, offering fans of classic shooters an exciting new look at this ambitious project.
Developed by renowned modder Dan Peterson—also known as Cheello—Voxel Duke 3D revitalizes 3D Realms’ legendary 1996 title Duke Nukem 3D with a vivid, voxel-based art style, reimagining one of the most influential first-person shooters of the '90s for a new era.
Dan Peterson previously drew attention for his innovative work on a voxelized version of DOOM, which replaced the original’s 2D sprites with fully realized 3D models.
That project was met with widespread acclaim across the modding community for its ability to transform a familiar classic into an entirely fresh experience.
Building on that success, Peterson has invested the past three years into developing Voxel Duke 3D, focusing on capturing the iconic look and irreverent tone of the original Duke Nukem 3D while infusing it with modern visual flair.
Peterson’s efforts began gaining significant traction in 2023, as regular development updates and showcases were posted on his YouTube channel.
These updates revealed detailed re-creations of Duke Nukem 3D’s most memorable enemies—such as the formidable Battlelord, the notorious Pigcop, and the menacing Octabrain—all painstakingly remade with blocky, three-dimensional voxel art.
The mod also recreates a variety of other classic assets and environments, preserving the legendary gameplay while offering a completely new visual dimension.
The new trailer, now circulating widely on social media, is the first comprehensive footage of the mod in action.
It features Duke battling through waves of voxelized enemies in destructible, pixel-perfect environments.
The presentation is accompanied by a pulse-pounding soundtrack, intensifying the experience and staying true to the high-octane, tongue-in-cheek spirit of the original.
Peterson described the project as an opportunity for fans to "step into a retro-fueled, blocky blast from the past, blending nostalgic '90s FPS action with modern flair."
Although the trailer teases an imminent release, no official launch date has been announced for Voxel Duke 3D, which is expected to be available on ModDB upon completion.
The teaser message suggests the project is "coming soon," indicating that fans may not have long to wait before exploring this creative overhaul themselves.
With anticipation building across the PC modding community and potential console support hinted at, Voxel Duke 3D stands out as one of the most exciting classic game reinterpretations on the horizon.
Stay tuned for further updates on this remarkable fusion of retro gaming and modern technology.
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