Subj : New Doom and Doom 2 port offers cross-platform play, official mod
To   : All
From : TechnologyDaily
Date : Fri Aug 09 2024 11:30:05

New Doom and Doom 2 port offers cross-platform play, official mod support, 
and a huge performance boost

Date:
Fri, 09 Aug 2024 10:28:06 +0000

Description:
Doom + Doom 2 is now available and brings some huge upgrades to the classic 
FPS games.

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A new combined version of Doom and Doom 2 is now available on PC, Xbox Series 
X, Xbox Series S, Xbox One, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, and Nintendo 
Switch. It brings a ton of new features and enhancements, including a 
brand-new episode made in collaboration with developers from id Software, 
Nightdive Studios, and MachineGames. 

Originally released in 1993 and 1994 respectively, Doom and Doom 2 are 
legendary first-person shooter (FPS) games that established many of the genre 
conventions that we still see today. They have both been ported countless 
times in the past but, revealed as part of this year's ongoing Quakecon 
convention, this new edition is something of a definitive release. 

Upgrades include online cross-platform multiplayer (both competitive and 
cooperative modes with support for up to 16 players), full support for 
community-published single-player mods through an integrated mod browser, new 
accessibility options, and an optional modern soundtrack. This is on top of 
improved performance across the board, including support for 120fps 
framerates and 4K resolution on PC, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, and 
PlayStation 5. 

 Doom and Doom 2 now feature a new official episode with new demon enemies 
and fresh weapons too. It's titled Legacy of Rust and takes place in an 
overrun base in a remote region of hell. A new deathmatch map pack, including 
25 multiplayer maps, has also been added. 

Long-time fans will also likely appreciate the addition of the id Vault, 
which contains everything from early development concept art to unused 
material that never made its way into the games. 

It sounds like an incredible port all things considered, especially for the 
modest $9.99 / 7.99 asking price. This version, officially titled Doom + Doom 
2 , is also available for free for those who already own Doom or Doom 2 (or 
both) on any supported platform, which is an absolutely brilliant bonus. You 
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Link to news story:
https://www.techradar.com/gaming/new-doom-and-doom-2-port-offers-cross-platfor
m-play-official-mod-support-and-a-huge-performance-boost


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