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| info General Information | |
| Release Date | |
| Mar 12, 2026 | Mar 20, 2020 |
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| Saber Interactive | id Software |
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| Focus Entertainment | Bethesda Softworks |
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| First-Person Shooter, Co-op Action, Horde Shooter | First-Person Shooter, Action, Platformer |
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| Swarm Engine | id Tech 7 |
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| M for Mature | Mature 17+ |
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| 3.5 / 5.0 | 4.6 / 5.0 |
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| $39.99 | $39.99 |
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The progression system is built around four classes: Strike, Medic, Operator, and Defender. Each class has a unique skill tree fueled by Sludgite. Players can unlock active abilities like Strike's Fireball palm blast or the Operator's autonomous drones. Weapons have their own progression called 'Weapon Prestige,' where players can reset weapon tiers to unlock legendary skins and specialized mods. Additionally, character stats can be boosted via 'Residium,' focusing on health, ammo capacity, and vehicle repair speed. The 'Triple Currency' economy (Sludgite, Residium, Mortite) ensures players must engage with multiple difficulty levels to fully max out their build. |
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The game features nine massive, open-ended missions. Each map is roughly 2–4 square kilometers, filled with Points of Interest (POIs). Regions vary from industrial facilities to terraformed 'gunk' wastelands. Players must navigate treacherous, physics-based mud and sludge that can trap vehicles. The terrain deformation is dynamic, meaning the 'Mud-Tech' makes driving a tactical challenge rather than just a traversal method. The environments are designed to accommodate thousands of enemies at once, utilizing the Swarm Engine's verticality and scale to create claustrophobic facility runs and wide-open defense zones. |
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The primary mode is 4-player Online Cooperative play. While the game can be played solo with AI bots, the experience is balanced for a full human squad. There is currently no PvP mode; the focus remains strictly on PvE horde survival and objective-based missions. |
1. BATTLEMODE (2v1 PvP): An asymmetrical mode where two player-controlled demons team up against one fully-loaded Doom Slayer. Each demon has unique abilities and summons. 2. Invasion Mode (Canceled): A planned mode where players could invade another's campaign as a demon, which was ultimately canceled. Horde Mode was added as a single-player wave-based survival mode. |
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Standard Edition ($39.99) includes the base game. Blood Edition ($49.99) includes the 'Bloody Pass' (Season Pass) and an exclusive Cosmetic Pack with character and weapon skins. A special loyalty discount is offered to players who own Saber Interactive's previous hit, World War Z, acknowledging the engine's lineage. The Bloody Pass is also available standalone for $12.99, featuring seasonal cosmetic drops. |
Available in Standard Edition and Deluxe Edition. Deluxe Edition included the Year One Pass (The Ancient Gods - Part One & Part Two DLCs), Demonic Slayer Skin, and Classic Weapon Sound Pack. A Collector's Edition included a wearable Doom Slayer Helmet replica, SteelBook, lore book, lithograph, and all Deluxe Edition digital content. |
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The 'Bloody Pass' serves as the primary post-launch vehicle, focusing on cosmetic rewards. Saber has hinted at 'Horde Mode XL' updates similar to World War Z, which would push the Swarm Engine to its absolute limits with even larger enemy counts. Map expansions and new commandos are planned for Year 1. |
The main post-launch content was the two-part story expansion 'The Ancient Gods - Part One' and 'The Ancient Gods - Part Two,' which continue the Doom Slayer's story after the main campaign. Numerous free updates added Master Levels (remixed, harder campaign levels), new BATTLEMODE arenas and demons, cosmetic skins, and quality-of-life improvements like Horde Mode. |
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Powered by the Swarm Engine, the game specializes in rendering thousands of individual entities. It features advanced 'Mud-Tech' for realistic terrain deformation and heavy use of volumetric lighting to emphasize the grimy, neon-soaked atmosphere. PS5 Pro Enhanced support adds higher fidelity reflections and shadows. |
Powered by id Tech 7, DOOM Eternal boasts incredible visual fidelity and performance. It features highly detailed environments, gruesome demon designs, spectacular particle effects, and smooth, fast-paced animations. The engine is known for its ability to handle intense action at high framerates. Ray-traced reflections were added post-launch, enhancing visual quality on supported hardware. |
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Co-composed by John Carpenter and Fractal Edge Music, the soundtrack is a standout 'darksynth' experience. It features heavy synth-wave beats that react dynamically to the intensity of the horde, providing a thumping, rhythmic backbone to the carnage. Audio feedback is key, with distinct 'pings' for weak-point hits. |
Iconic heavy metal soundtrack composed by Mick Gordon (main game) and Andrew Hulshult & David Levy (DLCs). The music is dynamic, intensifying with combat and perfectly complementing the aggressive gameplay. Sound design is visceral, with powerful weapon effects, distinct demonic roars, and satisfying feedback for Glory Kills and resource pickups. |
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The UI features a minimalist, retro-futuristic aesthetic inspired by 80s computer terminals. It includes a dynamic Ping system for highlighting enemies and resources without voice chat. The HUD clearly displays class-specific cooldowns and squad health status. |
Fast-paced and clear HUD displaying health, armor, ammo, Rad Suit/Oxygen levels, Equipment Launcher charges, Blood Punch/Flame Belch cooldowns, and available Chainsaw pips. Weapon wheel for selection. Codex entries provide extensive lore. Brightly colored pickups (health, ammo, armor) are easily identifiable in combat. |
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Includes 16 major accessibility features, such as full controller remapping, subtitle scaling/backgrounds, colorblind modes, and a robust 'Ping' communication system for non-verbal coordination. Camera shake and motion blur can be toggled to reduce motion sickness. |
Includes a range of accessibility options: customizable controls (full remapping on PC), subtitle customization (size, background, speaker names), colorblind modes (Protanopia, Deuteranopia, Tritanopia), options to reduce camera shake and motion blur, adjustable UI opacity, and options for hit marker visuals and sound cues. |
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| 1080p (Full HD) - Recommended (High / 60 FPS) CPU: Provides the IPC needed for smooth high-framerate horde combat. CPU (Laptop): Higher core counts help with background physics simulations. GPU: Enables high-fidelity effects and stable frame pacing. GPU (Laptop): Frame generation is highly beneficial for smoothing out horde spikes. RAM: Ensures no paging file bottlenecks. Storage: NVMe preferred for faster loading. | |
memoryCPU: Intel i5-11600K / Ryzen 5 5600X developer_boardGPU: NVIDIA RTX 3060 Ti / AMD RX 6800 XT laptop_macCPU (L): Intel i7-12700H / Ryzen 7 6800H laptop_windowsGPU (L): NVIDIA RTX 4060 Laptop (100W+) layersRAM: 16 GB saveStorage (Tier): 58 GB SSD | — |
| 1080p (Full HD) - Minimum (1080p ~60 FPS, Low Video Settings, Ray Tracing ON) (Low Preset, Ray Tracing ON (Hardware RT support mandatory), Target 1080p @ 60 FPS) CPU: A modern 8-core/16-thread CPU from the specified generations or newer is the baseline. Game performance can be CPU-bound in certain situations. CPU (Laptop): Estimated laptop CPU class. Performance will vary based on specific SKU, power limits, and cooling. Ensure it meets the 8-core/16-thread guidance. GPU: Minimum desktop GPU requires hardware ray tracing support and 8GB of VRAM. These GPUs represent the entry point for 1080p/60FPS at low settings. GPU (Laptop): Estimated laptop GPUs. Hardware ray tracing capability and at least 8GB VRAM are essential. Performance heavily depends on TGP and cooling. RAM: 16GB of system RAM is the minimum requirement, dual-channel configuration is strongly recommended for optimal performance. Storage: NVMe SSD is mandatory for installation and gameplay. | |
| — | memoryCPU: AMD Ryzen 7 3700X (Zen 2, 8 cores/16 threads @3.2GHz or better) or Intel Core i7-10700K (10th Gen, 8 cores/16 threads @3.2GHz or better) developer_boardGPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Super (8GB VRAM) or AMD Radeon RX 6600 (8GB VRAM) laptop_macCPU (L): AMD Ryzen 7 4800H/HS series or Intel Core i7-10870H/10875H series equivalent or better (8-core/16-thread mobile CPUs). laptop_windowsGPU (L): NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Super Mobile (Full TGP), RTX 3050 Ti Mobile (8GB VRAM if available, may struggle) / RTX 4050 Mobile (6GB, may be borderline, 8GB variant preferred) or AMD Radeon RX 6600M (8GB). layersRAM: 16 GB saveStorage (Tier): 100 GB NVMe SSD |
| 1080p (Full HD) - Minimum (Low-Medium / 30 FPS) CPU: 6-core architecture is the baseline for horde management. CPU (Laptop): Requires high clock speeds to manage AI pathfinding. GPU: 8GB VRAM is preferred for texture buffering. GPU (Laptop): Entry-level ray-tracing hardware is used for standard rasterization here. RAM: Dual-channel memory is critical for the Swarm Engine. Storage: Mandatory for asset decompression. | |
memoryCPU: Intel i5-8400 / Ryzen 5 1500X developer_boardGPU: NVIDIA GTX 1070 / AMD RX 580 laptop_macCPU (L): Intel i5-10300H / Ryzen 5 4600H laptop_windowsGPU (L): NVIDIA RTX 3050 Laptop (60W) layersRAM: 16 GB saveStorage (Tier): 58 GB SSD | — |
| 1440p (QHD/2K) - Ultra (High-Ultra / 60 FPS) CPU: L3 Cache on X3D chips significantly helps minimum FPS in hordes. CPU (Laptop): Top-tier mobile silicon required for 1440p stability. GPU: Ample VRAM and compute for high-resolution post-processing. GPU (Laptop): High TGP ensures the GPU doesn't throttle during intensive particle effects. RAM: Recommended for high-resolution texture streaming and multitasking. Storage: DirectStorage-like speeds recommended. | |
memoryCPU: Intel i7-12700K / Ryzen 7 5800X3D developer_boardGPU: NVIDIA RTX 4070 / AMD RX 7900 GRE laptop_macCPU (L): Intel i9-13900HX laptop_windowsGPU (L): NVIDIA RTX 4080 Laptop (150W) layersRAM: 32 GB saveStorage (Tier): 58 GB NVMe SSD | — |
| 1440p (QHD/2K) - Recommended (1440p ~60 FPS, High Video Settings, Ray Tracing ON) (High Preset, Ray Tracing ON, Target 1440p @ 60 FPS) CPU: Recommended desktop CPU for a solid 1440p/60FPS experience with high settings. Strong multi-core performance needed. CPU (Laptop): High-performance laptop CPUs. Ensure good cooling and power delivery to maintain boost clocks for these demanding processors. GPU: Recommended desktop GPU for 1440p/60FPS at high settings. 10GB+ VRAM is specified as ideal for this target. GPU (Laptop): High-end laptop GPUs with substantial VRAM (10GB+ ideally) and high TGP are needed for 1440p high settings. Upscaling will be beneficial. RAM: 32GB of system RAM is recommended for a smoother experience at higher settings and resolutions, especially with background applications. Storage: NVMe SSD is mandatory. More available space on a larger capacity drive (e.g., 512GB+) might offer more consistent performance as drives fill up. | |
| — | memoryCPU: AMD Ryzen 7 5700X (Zen 3, 8 cores/16 threads @3.2GHz or better) or Intel Core i7-12700K (12th Gen, 8 P-cores + 4 E-cores / 20 threads @3.2GHz relevant core speed or better) developer_boardGPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 (10GB VRAM) or AMD Radeon RX 6800 (16GB VRAM, though 10GB+ target from Bethesda) laptop_macCPU (L): AMD Ryzen 7 5800H/HS series or Intel Core i7-12700H series equivalent or better. laptop_windowsGPU (L): NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile (High TGP, 8GB/10GB/16GB variants) / RTX 4070 Mobile (8GB, High TGP) or AMD Radeon RX 6800M (12GB) / RX 6850M XT (12GB). layersRAM: 32 GB saveStorage (Tier): 100 GB NVMe SSD |
| 2160p (UHD/4K) - 4K Enthusiast (Ultra / 60 FPS (DLSS/FSR Balanced)) CPU: The absolute peak for managing the Sludge God's massive environmental changes. CPU (Laptop): Desktop-class mobile CPU is a must for 4K. GPU: Native 4K is extremely heavy; upscaling is still recommended for 60+ FPS. GPU (Laptop): The only mobile GPU capable of sustained 4K performance in this title. RAM: Overhead for 4K framebuffers and high-res assets. Storage: Fastest available storage to eliminate asset pop-in. | |
memoryCPU: Intel i9-14900K / Ryzen 9 7950X3D developer_boardGPU: NVIDIA RTX 4090 / AMD RX 7900 XTX laptop_macCPU (L): Intel i9-14900HX laptop_windowsGPU (L): NVIDIA RTX 4090 Laptop (175W) layersRAM: 32 GB saveStorage (Tier): 58 GB Gen4 NVMe SSD | — |
| 2160p (UHD/4K) - Ultra 4K (2160p/4K ~60 FPS, Ultra Video Settings, Ray Tracing ON) (Ultra Preset, Ray Tracing ON, Target 2160p @ 60 FPS (Upscaling likely essential)) CPU: While the official CPU spec is the same as 'Recommended', for a consistent 4K/60FPS Ultra experience, a high-end modern CPU (e.g., Ryzen 7 5800X3D/7800X3D, Intel Core i7-13700K/i9-12900K or newer) is advisable. CPU (Laptop): Flagship tier laptop CPUs are necessary to avoid bottlenecks for 4K gaming, paired with top-tier mobile GPUs. GPU: Top-tier desktop GPUs with 16GB+ VRAM are required for attempting 4K/60FPS on Ultra settings. Heavy reliance on DLSS/FSR Performance/Ultra Performance modes is expected. GPU (Laptop): The absolute best laptop GPUs available. Will heavily rely on aggressive DLSS/FSR (Performance/Ultra Performance modes) and potentially some settings compromises for a stable 4K/60FPS experience. Max TGP and excellent cooling are critical. RAM: 32GB RAM is essential for 4K gaming with Ultra settings to handle large textures and assets smoothly. Storage: NVMe SSD is mandatory. A high-speed Gen4 or Gen5 NVMe SSD could offer marginal benefits at this tier for loading and texture streaming. | |
| — | memoryCPU: AMD Ryzen 7 5700X (Zen 3) or Intel Core i7-12700K (12th Gen) or better (Same as Recommended CPU, but higher frequency variants or newer generations like Ryzen 7000/Intel 13th/14th Gen would be beneficial) developer_boardGPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 (16GB VRAM) or AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT (20GB VRAM) / RX 7900 XTX (24GB VRAM) laptop_macCPU (L): AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX/HS series / Ryzen 7 6800H series or Intel Core i9-12900H/HK series / Core i7-13700H series equivalent or better. laptop_windowsGPU (L): NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile (12GB, Max TGP) / RTX 4090 Mobile (16GB, Max TGP). layersRAM: 32 GB saveStorage (Tier): 100 GB NVMe SSD |
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| Spec: 58 GB SSD Space Note: HDD usage will result in severe stuttering and slow texture streaming. Type: SSD | Spec: 100 GB available space (NVMe SSD Mandatory). Some official sources specify a 512GB or higher capacity NVMe SSD, with 100GB free. Note: An NVMe SSD is required for all settings tiers. This is likely due to the fast asset streaming demands of the idTech 8 engine, large game environments, and to minimize loading times. Ensure at least 100GB of free space on an NVMe drive. Type: NVMe |
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| Spec: Windows 10/11 (64-bit) Explanation: Modern API support is required for Swarm Engine optimizations. | Spec: Windows 10 (64-bit versions only, latest update recommended) or Windows 11 (64-bit) Explanation: A 64-bit version of Windows 10 (latest update) or Windows 11 is required. Keeping the OS updated is recommended for best performance and compatibility. |
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| Spec: DirectX 12 Explanation: Essential for handling the draw calls required for thousands of simultaneous entities. | Spec: DirectX 12 Ultimate or Vulkan (with hardware ray tracing support) Explanation: Hardware-accelerated ray tracing is a minimum requirement for DOOM: The Dark Ages, necessitating a modern graphics API like DirectX 12 Ultimate or Vulkan with the appropriate ray tracing extensions. Ensure drivers are up to date. |
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