The Quake Live levels QZDM1 through QZDM19 mirror those of Quake III Arena, but all have been upgraded with reworked textures, enhanced lighting and detail, small layout changes and in a number of cases name changes. Q3DM0, the introductory map from Quake III, has been scrapped in favour of Quake Live's new training centre and practice levels, which teach movement techniques such as rocket jumping and strafe jumping in a style reminiscent of the defrag mod as opposed to the game's original introductory level, which was more akin that of a traditional single player game.

Arena Gate has only changed in appearance since its orignal version, so please refer to the standard review of Q3DM1 for more information.