Today, id Software’s Marty Stratton and Hugo Martin appeared on the main stage during QuakeCon. They announced the definitive re-release of DOOM and DOOM II, which are now available to all DOOM fans worldwide. In addition to the definitive release of the two iconic DOOM games, they also announced the DOOM Eternal: PC mod preview, which brings official mod support to the beloved shooter.
DOOM was first released in 1993 and became one of the pioneering games for the FPS shooter genre. Even today, DOOM is a major franchise, with Doom: The Dark Ages set for release in 2025. DOOM II, the critically acclaimed sequel to DOOM, was released in 1994 and received just as much love as the first.
The new definitive edition, available now, was developed alongside Nightdive Studios, combining these games into one neat package. The games are available on Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox Game Pass, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, and PC.
The newly enhanced versions of DOOM and DOOM II offer many new features for players to explore, including a new Online cross-platform Deathmatch feature for up to 16 players. It also has an in-game mod browser with community-published single-player mods.
In addition, the renders have been optimized, and the game comes with multiple accessibility options to allow more fans to access it. In addition to all of these new features, an additional soundtrack is available, including the never-released IDKFA version of DOOM II.
A brand new episode has also been added, called “Legacy of Rust.” This episode gives players access to new weapons and demons to tackle, created in collaboration with individuals from id Software, Nightdive Studios, and MachineGames.
Those who already own DOOM and DOOM II can get a free upgrade to the remastered versions while still being able to access the classic versions of the game.
In addition to this announcement, the DOOM Anthology was also announced at QuakeCon. This physical edition includes DOOM, DOOM II, DOOM 64, DOOM 3, DOOM, and DOOM Eternal Deluxe Edition. It comes with a steel book game case for the DOOM Anthology, as well as a five-inch statue of the BFG with LEDs and a stand.
This collection will go on sale on October 22, 2024, for those who want to get their hands on it. It will be available for Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, PC, and Nintendo Switch. It is currently available for pre-order for $79.99 and is exclusive to the US and Canada.
Also announced at QuakeCon was DOOM SNES from Limited Run Games. This includes an updated 16-bit port of DOOM SNES with both a standard edition and a collector’s edition. It comes with 14 new levels, circle strafing, and much more, set to be released in 2025.
It’s looking like it will be an incredibly stacked year for DOOM next year, with the release of DOOM SNES and DOOM: The Dark Ages.
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