31 Years Later, DOOM Is Still Getting Official New Content (& It’s Available Now)

Summary

Few games can claim both the influence and staying power of the iconic , foundational FPS , DOOM , and even 31 years after its initial release , official newfangled content has been free . DOOMwasn’t necessarily the first FPS game , but alongsideWolfenstein , it mold the literary genre ’s landscape painting in a way that arguably would n’t be matched until 2001’sHalo : Combat Evolved . Even modern games often shin with long - condition development support , but a brand - new installment has just get in alongside a newDOOMbundle .

Under publishing firm Bethesda Softworks ' stewardship of i d Software ’s catalog , a newDOOM + DOOM 2bundle has been unblock , which includes an prescribed Modern tarradiddle installment , Legacy of Rust , according to theBethesdawebsite . Legacy of Rustwas " created in collaborationism by individuals from i d Software , Nightdive Studios , and MachineGames . "

Legacy of Rustis also " the first official episode since DOOM II to boast new demons and weapons . " The new episode look to be broken up into two chapter , " The Vulcan Abyss " and " Counterfeit Eden , " which shoot a line a combined total of 16 maps . DOOM + DOOM 2’sSteampage has replaced those of the two game ' previously most recent enhanced ports , and looks like a free update for those who already own the title .

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DOOM + DOOM 2 Includes All Previously Released Bonus Content

Crossplatform Multiplayer Supports Up To 16 Players

DOOM + DOOM 2appears to be something of a definitive aggregation for the classical gun , comingpackaged with the various bonus substance that has been released over the last three decade . DOOM + DOOM 2comes with theDOOM 2 Master Levels , Evilution , The Plutonia Experiment , No Rest For the life , Sigil(presumably includingSigil 2 , both of which were develop by originalDOOMcreator John Romero ) , and the newLegacy of Rust . Additionally , the PC reading has modernistic funding with an in - game browser app , and free , featured community mods .

DOOM + DOOM 2is usable for PS4 , PS5 , Xbox One , Xbox Series X / S , Nintendo Switch , and PCvia Steam , the Epic Games Store , and GOG . The megabucks have crossplay for both PvP deathmatch and Colorado - op . All platforms are capable to runDOOM + DOOM 2at 60 FPS in 1080p resolution , while personal computer and the current - gen Series X / S and PS5 can get to 120 FPS and 4 KB solving . musician will also have the option of using the original midi soundtrakcs or the advanced IDKFA versions , which admit brand - fresh recording for theDOOM 2soundtrack .

The newLegacy of Rustepisode is likely to be the big draw for longtimeDOOMfans , and the collaboration between i d Software , Nightdive Studios , and MachineGames is quite challenging . The former ’s donation to FPS canon is obvious , but the latter two have both worked on classic serial publication in multiple capacity , developing enhanced ports , remakes , and reboots of likewise iconic serial publication likeWolfenstein , Quake , andSystem Shock . Anticipation has been building for theupcomingDOOM : The Dark Ages , butDOOM + DOOM 2appears to be an unbelievable and thorough collection for fans of the original games .

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