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DOOM + DOOM 2 to be remastered in 4K glory for multiple platforms

TLDR

  • A remaster of DOOM + DOOM II was announced at QuakeCon, combining the 1993 and 1994 classics.
  • The remaster includes 187 mission maps, 43 deathmatch maps, and features cross-platform multiplayer.
  • Enhancements include 4K support, new languages, and community mod support via an in-game browser.

With QuakeCon having begun yesterday (August 8) a flurry of announcements was anticipated, with the arrival of a remaster of the first two Doom games to be one of the first to come out of the convention.

DOOM + DOOM II is a compilation re-release of the classic games which are frequently hailed as one of the most influential games ever.

Now, with both the 1993 original and the 1994 sequel being combined, there are a total of 187 mission maps and 43 deathmatch maps.

On the new Steam listing, the description says: “Developed by id Software, and originally released in 1993 and 1994, the definitive, newly enhanced versions of DOOM + DOOM II are available as a combined product.”

Players who own either title are also eligible for a free upgrade and the newly enhanced versions are available in a single release on Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, and PC platforms.

4K for DOOM + DOOM II

The modern adaptation has been called the “biggest effort yet” by the team, with an online cross-platform deathmatch and co-op for up to 16 players.

Other new features include the community-published single-player mod support with an in-game mod browser.

There has also been improved performance with multithreaded rendering supporting up to 4K resolution and 120 FPS on Xbox Series X|S, PC and PlayStation 5. The game has been translated into eight new languages including Mexican Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese, Polish, Russian, Japanese, Korean, Traditional Chinese and Simplified Chinese.

There is added BOOM source compatibility too, making it possible for hundreds of community-created mods from the past 25 years to be published in-game.

Owners Receive:

– DOOM¹

– DOOM II¹

– TNT: Evilution

– The Plutonia Experiment

– Master Levels for DOOM II

– No Rest for the Living

– Sigil

– Legacy of Rust (a new episode created in collaboration by id Software, Nightdive Studios and MachineGames)

– A new Deathmatch map pack featuring 25 maps

Featured Image: Via Steam

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Sophie Atkinson
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Sophie Atkinson is a UK-based journalist and content writer, as well as a founder of a content agency which focuses on storytelling through social media marketing. She kicked off her career with a Print Futures Award which champions young talent working in print, paper and publishing. Heading straight into a regional newsroom, after graduating with a BA (Hons) degree in Journalism, Sophie started by working for Reach PLC. Now, with five years experience in journalism and many more in content marketing, Sophie works as a freelance writer and marketer. Her areas of specialty span a wide range, including technology, business,…

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