Summary
A compilation of four differentDoomgames,Doom Slayers Collection, may be returning with new PS5 and Xbox Series X/S ports after being delisted in 2024. The FPS game collection features remasters of the originalDoom,Doom 2,Doom 3, and the 2016 series reboot simply titledDoom.
There are not many games that go on to influence a genre as much as 1993’sDoominfluenced the first-person shooter genre. The id Software-developed title was one of the first games to boast features like 3D graphics, multiplayer matches, and support for user-created mods. It not only became a resounding success at launch but also spawned a highly popular franchise that ranges from video games to live-action films. The IP’s immense significance in gaming is also a reason why it was considered for aSecret Levelcrossover episode that unfortunately never came to be. However, what seems likely to be materializing is the return of aDoomgame compilation whose digital version was taken offline in August 2024.
TheDoom Slayers Collection, originally released in 2019 for PS4, Xbox One, and PC, could be making a comeback soon. The compilation has received an age rating of “M” from ESRB, revealing its potential arrival on PS5 and Xbox Series X/S. While ESRB’s website lists these two consoles alongside PC as the target platforms, there is no mention of Switch or the last-gen PlayStation and Xbox consoles, suggesting that these systems may not get the digital version of theSlayers Collectionback. Moreover, interestingly,Doom 64was recently rated by ESRBfor PS5 and Xbox Series X/S, which also adds weight to the chances of the compilation’s return. That’s because the physical edition ofDoom Slayers Collectioncame bundled with a download code for the remastered version ofDoom 64.
Games Included in Doom Slayers Collection
It’s worth noting that, previously,DoomandDoom 2had also been delisted from digital stores ahead of their re-launch asDoom + Doom 2, a combined package that brought the classics to PS5 and Xbox Series consoles. Similarly, aDoom Slayers Collectionreturn targeting current-gen PlayStation and Xbox consoles won’t be surprising but instead consistent with publisher Bethesda’s pattern in the past. Further, this would also fall in line with id Software’s practice of porting its existing games portfolio to current-gen consoles as previouslywitnessed inQuake 2’s case.
Besides a possible re-launch ofDoom Slayers Collection, fans of the franchise have ahighly anticipatedDoomprequelto be excited about.Doom: The Dark Agesis scheduled to be released on PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC in 2025, bringing a refreshing medieval take on the long-running sci-fi series.
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WHERE TO PLAY
DOOM returns as a brutally fun and challenging modern-day shooter experience. Relentless demons, impossibly destructive guns, and fast, fluid movement provide the foundation for intense, first-person combat – whether you’re obliterating demon hordes through the depths of Hell in the single-player campaign, or competing against your friends in numerous multiplayer modes.Combine your arsenal of futuristic and iconic guns, upgrades, movement, and an advanced melee system to knock-down, slash, stomp, crush, and blow apart demons in creative and violent ways. Expand your gameplay experience using the DOOM SnapMap game editor to easily create, play, and share your content with the world.
