DOOM + DOOM II

DOOM + DOOM II brings together the shooter classics from 1993 and 1994 in a joint re-release published in 2024. The campaigns remain focused on fast combat, keys, hidden paths and careful use of ammo. Among other things, presentation, controls and multiplayer features have been modernised.

The bundle also includes older expansion episodes and the campaign Legacy of Rust, developed specifically for this edition. Unlike DOOM (2016) or DOOM Eternal, this is not a reinterpretation of the story but a revised edition of the original games with additional content.

The combined re-release of DOOM + DOOM II came out on Aug 8, 2024. According to Bethesda, owners of eligible digital pre-release versions received a free upgrade on supported platforms.

The edition was released natively for PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S and Nintendo Switch. PS4 and PS5 are separate versions, as are Xbox One and Xbox Series. Compatibility of the Switch version with Switch 2 does not mean a separate native Switch 2 release.

Both classic campaigns focus on fast movement through interconnected levels. Players find keys, hit switches and uncover hidden paths. The re-release keeps the layout of the original maps.

The bundle includes DOOM and DOOM II, plus Master Levels, TNT: Evilution, The Plutonia Experiment, No Rest for the Living, SIGIL and the new episode Legacy of Rust. There are also dedicated Deathmatch maps. This content is part of the collection, not separate editions you need to buy.

For Windows 10 (64-bit), Steam lists at least an Intel Core i5-3570 or Ryzen 5 1400, 8 GB RAM, a GeForce GTX 650 Ti or AMD HD 7750, and 2 GB of storage. For high resolutions, Steam recommends more powerful graphics hardware. These figures do not apply to consoles.

The officially developed episode Legacy of Rust adds 16 maps to the classics in two parts: The Vulcan Abyss and Counterfeit Eden. Developers from id Software, Nightdive Studios and MachineGames took part. Highlights include new demons and weapons for the classic game framework.

The combined version offers cooperative and Deathmatch matches online with crossplay between the supported platforms. Up to 16 participants can play online. Locally it supports split-screen for four players, and on PC and Xbox Series under suitable conditions even for eight.

Alongside the original MIDI soundtracks, you can choose new IDKFA recordings by Andrew Hulshult. The id Vault adds concept art and early development content. According to Nintendo's product description, the collection includes 187 mission maps and 43 Deathmatch maps in total.

According to Bethesda, save games from the original versions cannot be transferred to the modernized version. Earlier versions remain accessible on certain PC stores. The single-player campaigns and local multiplayer modes work offline, while online lobbies require an internet connection.

Compatible community content can be downloaded via the built-in mod browser. According to Bethesda, players can only upload their own mods on PC. The Nintendo Switch version only offers the Featured mods curated by id Software.

Since the second major update in January 2025, suitable mods are also supported in multiplayer matches. To do this, the host must enable the extension before the lobby, and every participating player must subscribe to the same mod. Bethesda names Vanilla DOOM, DeHackEd, MBF21 and BOOM as supported compatibility bases. Modding is therefore not limited to additional single-player maps.

Permanent features include high-contrast menu text, a more readable menu font, customizable button mapping and an individually adjustable crosshair. Field of view, camera shake and numerous full-screen lighting effects can be adjusted in the options.

For multiplayer chat there is, among other things, text-to-speech for text messages and transcription of incoming voice chat. The options can be configured freely. German on-screen text is listed for the Switch version, among others.

The collection uses the KEX engine. PS5 and Xbox Series X|S support up to 4K and 120 fps on a compatible display. According to Bethesda, Nintendo Switch reaches 60 fps at 720p in handheld mode and 1080p when docked.