With Quakecon beginning at present, most individuals had been in all probability anticipating some bulletins from id Software program. However was anybody anticipating enhanced variations of Doom and Doom II to land, at present, with out warning? Nope, not us. However that is precisely what’s occurred.
DOOM + DOOM II is an enhanced rerelease of the primary two DOOM video games, bringing loads of new options and updates. And it is out proper now!
The massive ticket merchandise is a model new episode Legacy of Rust episode developed by id Software program, Nightdive Studios, and MachineGames. What a trio. However this new model additionally offers us on-line cross-platform deathmatches and co-op, model new soundtrack recordings, BOOM supply capability, and accessibility choices.
We’re barely scratching the floor right here, however primarily, you are getting tons of recent stuff for simply USD $9.99 / GBP £9.99. And, higher nonetheless, in case you already personal DOOM and/or DOOM II on Swap, then don’t be concerned — all of those new options can be obtainable as a free replace.
Here is a rundown of every thing coming on this new launch from the sport’s eShop description:
Homeowners Obtain:
– DOOM
– DOOM II
– TNT: Evilution
– The Plutonia Experiment
– Grasp Ranges for DOOM II
– No Relaxation for the Residing
– Sigil
– Legacy of Rust (a brand new episode created in collaboration by id Software program, Nightdive Studios and MachineGames)
– A brand new Deathmatch map pack that includes 25 mapsAltogether, there are a complete of 187 mission maps and 43 deathmatch maps in DOOM + DOOM II.
New Enhancements
– On-line, cross-platform deathmatch and co-op for as much as 16 players¹
– In-game mod browser³
– Select between the unique midi DOOM and DOOM II soundtracks or the trendy IDKFA variations by Andrew Hulshult (together with brand-new DOOM II recordings)
– Now on the KEX engine
– BOOM supply compatibility makes it doable for a whole bunch of community-created mods from the previous 25 years to be revealed in-game
– Accessibility choices, resembling a contemporary font to enhance legibility, excessive distinction mode, text-to-speech, speech-to-text multiplayer chat and extra
– Translated into 8 new languages: Mexican Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese, Polish, Russian, Japanese, Korean, Conventional Chinese language and Simplified Chinese languagePresent Enhancements
– Upgraded visuals
– Trendy controller help
– Weapon carousel for quicker weapon switching
– Gyroscopic aiming
– Improved mouse and keyboard controls
– Native split-screen deathmatch and co-op for as much as 4 gamers
– Featured neighborhood mods¹’²’³, together with REKKR, Revolution!, Syringe, Double Impression, Arrival, and extra!
– 60 FPS and native 16:9 help – as much as 1080p
– Restored unique in-game music utilizing unique {hardware}
– Fast Save/Load help
– DeHacked mod help
Earlier at present, the pack’s itemizing appeared on Steam (by way of Wario64). So we in all probability ought to’ve been a bit extra ready, however we anticipated one thing official. As a substitute, we simply stumbled upon it on the eShop.
Are you leaping again into DOOM or DOOM II at present? Rip and tear within the feedback.
