Tag: Doom Eternal
News DOOM Eternal Goes Purple With New Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Perk
Raise hell in style
The Doom Slayer dressed in all purple? Sure, why not. As part of the latest set of Game Pass Perks, a selection of rather colourful content comes to DOOM Eternal, featuring quite a few cosmetics. In total, there's three packs here for use across Campaign, Battlemode, and the game's photo mode of course. The sets are dubbed "Arch...
News Horde Mode Is Kicking Its Way To DOOM Eternal Next Week
Get ready, slayer
After being announced back in July, the long-awaited Horde Mode for DOOM Eternal is finally arriving on October 26, along with a bunch of other new updates. As part of the appropriately named Update 6.66, Horde Mode is being added for free, and the teaser trailer above gives us a taste of what we can expect. The arcade-style mode...
News DOOM Eternal Is Getting A Totally New Single-Player Horde Mode
"We have decided to redirect our focus"
Last week saw the release of DOOM Eternal for Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S as a free upgrade, and now developer id Software has taken to Twitter to share an update on what's next for the game over the coming months. The big news is that the team will be abandoning plans for an "Invasion Mode" update due to...
News Demon Slayers, DOOM Eternal's Free Xbox Series X|S Upgrade Is Now Live
With raytracing, 120FPS support, and more
Seems like it's been a long time coming, but DOOM Eternal is now upgraded for Xbox Series X|S with a lovely free update. Players can take advantage of three modes on Xbox Series X and two on Xbox Series S. The Series X specific modes include a raytracing mode, which runs at 60FPS at 1800p; Performance Mode,...
News DOOM Eternal Is Getting A Free Upgrade For Xbox Series X|S This Month
Complete with three different performance modes
It was announced today as part of Xbox and Bethesda's E3 2021 Showcase that DOOM Eternal will be getting its long-awaited Xbox Series X|S upgrade as soon as this month, set to arrive on June 29, 2021. The upgrade will offer improved visuals, increased performance and support for ray-tracing, or 4K...
News id Software Promises More DOOM Eternal Updates Later This Year
It's just turned one year old!
Last week saw the release of DOOM Eternal's second expansion in the form of The Ancient Gods - Part Two, concluding the 'Slayer Arc' which first started with the release of the rebooted DOOM back in 2016. However, in a message to fans on Twitter, celebrating the one year anniversary of DOOM Eternal which took
News DOOM Eternal: The Ancient Gods – Part Two Arrives On Xbox Tomorrow
Here we go!
DOOM Eternal's second expansion, The Ancient Gods - Part Two, will be launching on Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S and PC on March 18, Bethesda has announced. Concluding the events of The Ancient Gods - Part One, the next and final DLC instalment promises more firepower, hellish enemies, and impressive set pieces to wage war within...
News DOOM Eternal: The Ancient Gods - Part Two Set To Release Next Week
The date has leaked a little early
The trailer for DOOM Eternal's second DLC expansion officially arrives next Monday, March 15th, but it looks like the release date for the DLC has leaked a little early, as per ALumia_Italia on Twitter. The Twitter user, who is known for scouring the Microsoft Store for hidden games and other things, has suggested...
News DOOM Eternal: The Ancient Gods - Part Two Trailer Arriving Next Week
We're ready!
DOOM Eternal's second downloadable content is getting ready to show itself to the world, as a teaser trailer has been said to be arriving on March 15. The Ancient Gods - Part Two will continue where the first expansion left off, bringing a brand new story to the DOOM universe, complete with the iconic visceral combat. To mark the...
News Doom Eternal Director Shares His Idea For A Female Doom Slayer
"I’ve definitely put a lot of thought into that"
Doom Eternal is an absolute thrill ride of a game that is filled with gut-tearing violence and punchy gunplay, and the game’s director has recently shared his idea on if the protagonist was female and how it would affect said gameplay. As discovered and quoted by Video Games Chronicle, the...
News DOOM Eternal - The Ancient Gods, Part Two Has Been Rated
Hell yes!
2020 saw the release of id Software's latest game, DOOM Eternal. It was followed up by The Ancient Gods: Part One. While we've not heard anything about the Part Two DLC just yet, last week on 12th February, it was rated by the Australian Classification Board. This might be a sign that an official announcement is on the horizon...
News Two More Games Are Now Available With Xbox Game Pass (Oct 1)
It's time to Raze Hell
Ready to blast some demons in the face?! We've got two new additions to Xbox Game Pass to share today, including the much-anticipated DOOM Eternal for Xbox One and Android. The PC version of village building adventure game Drake Hollow is also scheduled to arrive on the service at 6AM PDT (update: it's now available!),...
News DOOM Eternal Blasts Its Way To Xbox Game Pass In October
Prepare to Raze Hell
It's official! After being teased yesterday, Microsoft has confirmed that DOOM Eternal is coming to Xbox Game Pass for console (and seemingly Android) on October 1st, with PC to follow later in 2020. The Bethesda shooter only launched for Xbox One back in March of this year, and at the time we called it "one of the most...
News DOOM Eternal’s Ancient Gods DLC Will Be Available Standalone
Won't require the base game
The first major story expansion for DOOM Eternal arrives on October 20th for Xbox One in the form of The Ancient Gods: Part One, and according to developer id Software, you won't actually need to own DOOM Eternal to play it. In an interview with PCGamesN, executive producer Marty Stratton subtly dropped the information...
News DOOM Eternal's First DLC Expansion Brings The Pain This October
The Ancient Gods: Part One
Bethesda has unveiled the first trailer for its upcoming DOOM Eternal DLC Expansion The Ancient Gods: Part One, which now officially lands on Xbox One on October 20th. You can check out the video above, and take a peek at the description below: Your war is not over… slaying the Khan Maykr left an imbalance of power...
News DOOM Eternal & The Elder Scrolls Online Are Coming To Xbox Series X
With free upgrades for existing owners
Bethesda has confirmed today that it will be releasing both DOOM Eternal and The Elder Scrolls Online for Xbox Series X, with free upgrades included for owners on Xbox One. The publisher hasn't released any specific details on these versions yet (it says more information will shared in the coming weeks and...
News id Software Details 'Eroded Trust' Issues With DOOM Eternal Composer
Won't be working together on DLC
A few weeks ago, some DOOM Eternal fans noticed that the game's official soundtrack didn't sound quite right, with one Twitter user noting that it lacked dynamic range due to heavy compression. In response, beloved DOOM composer Mick Gordon explained that he didn't mix the tracks in question and "wouldn't have done...
News DOOM Eternal Sold 3x More Digital Copies Than DOOM (2016) At Launch
Great start
Nielsen company SuperData has published its worldwide digital games market report for March 2020, revealing that DOOM Eternal sold three million digital copies throughout its launch month. In comparison, DOOM (2016) sold just 957k digital copies during its launch back in May 2016. It's great news for the franchise, with SuperData...
News Mick Gordon Doesn't Seem Happy About The DOOM Eternal Soundtrack
The composer speaks out
Yesterday, following the release of the official DOOM Eternal soundtrack, some fans took to Twitter to indicate that it didn't sound right, with one user noting that it lacked dynamic range due to heavy compression, and that he expected more from legendary DOOM composer Mick Gordon. However, the composer responded by stating...
News Bethesda Is Giving Away This Insane DOOM Eternal Xbox One Controller
Aus & NZ only
This might be the most outlandish Xbox One controller we've ever seen! Bethesda is giving away the incredible custom-branded DOOM Eternal design (and display) in a current giveaway, but there's a catch - you'll need to be a resident of Australia or New Zealand to enter. If you want to take part, follow the instructions in the tweet...
News Is DOOM Eternal Coming To Xbox Game Pass? Logo Spotted On Microsoft Store
No sign for us though
There's a chance that the newly-released DOOM Eternal could be coming to Xbox Game Pass at some point in the near future. A user over on the Xbox One Reddit page posted a snapshot of the Microsoft Store showing an Xbox Game Pass symbol next to the critically-acclaimed title. We're not sure where this user is from, so this...
News DOOM Eternal Shatters Opening Weekend Franchise Record
Bethesda will be pleased
Following its release last Friday (even earlier in some places), DOOM Eternal shattered its franchise record over the weekend, racking up double the launch revenue of the 2016 reboot. Bethesda announced this in a press release earlier today, but didn't provide sales figures. It was also noted that on PC, the game has done...
UK Charts DOOM Eternal Enters At #2, Loses Out To Animal Crossing
Forza Horizon 4 re-enters the top ten
To the surprise of few, both DOOM Eternal and Animal Crossing: New Horizons have dominated the UK charts this week. Both games were released last Friday (although were sold early by various retailers), and have enjoyed fantastic starts as previously expected. Elsewhere, it's been a fantastic week for Crash...
Random Creative YouTuber Makes DOOM Eternal Out Of Clay
It's gore-tastic
If you've never heard of Lee Hardcastle, he's a very popular indie filmmaker who makes "claymation that's not for children." And last week, ahead of the release of DOOM Eternal on Friday, he took to YouTube to unveil his latest gory creation based on Bethesda's new game. You can see the video for yourself above, which is currently...
Review DOOM Eternal - One Of The Best First-Person Shooters Ever Made
DOOM! Shake the room
We've just blasted and beaten our way into a remote cultist facility deep in the Artic Tundra, hot on the heels of the hell priest Deag Ranak. As we enter this towering death complex its tannoy speakers squeal to life – "The slayer has arrived. All mortally-challenged personnel please be advised." Ahead of us lies a bloody...
News GAME Explains Why It Broke DOOM Eternal's Street Date In The UK
"This is not our usual code of practice"
Bethesda's DOOM Eternal officially releases today, but throughout the week, we've been hearing reports of various retailers breaking its street date. GAME in the UK is one of those retailers, and in a statement, the company has confirmed that it indeed broke the game's street date due to the "unprecedented...
News Bethesda Explains Why DOOM Eternal Doesn't Have A Deathmatch Mode
Pete Hines reveals all
We're now just one day away from the official release of DOOM Eternal (well, it's already out in some places), and it's safe to say we're pretty hyped. The game has been getting fantastic reviews so far, but in a recent interview with
News Surprise! DOOM Eternal Is Releasing Tomorrow At UK GAME Stores
It's been moved forward
If you're a DOOM fan eagerly anticipating the release of DOOM Eternal this week, you're in for a treat. GAME stores in the UK are releasing the game even earlier than planned, moving the date forward to Wednesday, 18th March. Yes -- you can get your hands on the game (in-store only) tomorrow! Check out GAME York's tweet...
News The First Reviews For DOOM Eternal Are Looking Hellaciously Good
Rip and tear
The first reviews for DOOM Eternal have just gone live, and for the most part, they're really positive. Let's take a look at what some critics have been saying about the game so far. We'll start over at sister site Push Square, who have given the game a 9/10. In their review, they list pros including "incredible gunplay", "wonderful...
News DOOM Eternal Runs At 60 FPS Across All Xbox One Consoles
HDR support for One S and One X
We're now just ten days away from the release of the highly-anticipated DOOM Eternal, and we've got some good news -- it'll run at 60 frames-per-second regardless of the Xbox One model you're playing on. Ultimately, it means base Xbox One owners won't have to miss out on any of the fun. The news comes courtesy of...
Video DOOM Eternal Features A Heavy Metal Choir
Mick Gordon does it again
Remember how amazing the soundtrack for DOOM (2016) was? Well, it seems like composer Mick Gordon has outdone himself once more for the upcoming release of DOOM Eternal, with a new behind-the-scenes video showcasing the team using a heavy metal choir for the soundtrack. The video above includes a four-minute long look at...
