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 new content has been released.DOOMwasn’t necessarily the first FPS game, but alongsideWolfenstein, it shaped the genre’s landscape in a way that arguably wouldn’t be matched until 2001’sHalo: Combat Evolved. Even modern games often struggle with long-term development support, but a brand-new episode has just arrived alongside a newDOOMbundle.
Under publisher Bethesda Softworks' stewardship of id Software’s catalog,a newDOOM + DOOM 2bundle has been released, which includes an official new story episode,Legacy of Rust, according to theBethesdawebsite.Legacy of Rustwas “created in collaboration by individuals from id Software, Nightdive Studios, and MachineGames.”
Legacy of Rustis also “the first official episode since DOOM II to feature new demons and weapons.” The new episode appears to be broken up into two chapters, “The Vulcan Abyss” and “Counterfeit Eden,” which boast a combined total of 16 maps.DOOM + DOOM 2’sSteampage has replaced those of the two games' previously most recent enhanced ports, and appears to be a free update for those who already own the titles.
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 collection for the classic shooters, comingpackaged with the various bonus content that has been released over the last three decades.DOOM + DOOM 2comes with theDOOM 2 Master Levels,Evilution,The Plutonia Experiment,No Rest For the Living,Sigil(presumably includingSigil 2, both of which were developed by originalDOOMcreator John Romero), and the newLegacy of Rust. Additionally, the PC version has mod support with an in-game browser, and free, featured community mods.
DOOM + DOOM 2is available for PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch, and PCvia Steam, the Epic Games Store, and GOG. The bundle features crossplay for both PvP deathmatch and co-op. All platforms are able to runDOOM + DOOM 2at 60 FPS in 1080p resolution, while PC and the current-gen Series X/S and PS5 can reach 120 FPS and 4K resolution. Players will also have the option of using the original midi soundtrakcs or the modern IDKFA versions, which include brand-new recordings for theDOOM 2soundtrack.
The newLegacy of Rustepisode is likely to be the biggest draw for longtimeDOOMfans, and the collaboration between id Software, Nightdive Studios, and MachineGames is quite intriguing. The former’s contribution to FPS canon is obvious, but the latter two have both worked on classic series in multiple capacities, developing enhanced ports, remakes, and reboots of similarly iconic series likeWolfenstein,Quake, andSystem Shock. Anticipation has been building for theupcomingDOOM: The Dark Ages, butDOOM + DOOM 2appears to be an incredible and thorough collection for fans of the original games.
