Doom + Doom II re-released for Switch with new features and more

Posted on August 8, 2024 by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop

In celebration of QuakeCon, Bethesda just published new versions of Doom and Doom II in a single bundle that contain additional content and features. This just went live on Switch.

One of the highlights is Legacy of Rust, a new episode made in collaboration by id Software, Nightdive Studios and MachineGames. Additionally, a new Deathmatch map pack featuring 25 maps is available. As far as new features go, there’s online, cross-platform deathmatch and co-op for up to 16 players plus more.

Here’s the full rundown:

Owners Receive:
Doom
Doom II
TNT: Evilution
The Plutonia Experiment
Master Levels for DOOM II
No Rest for the Living
Sigil
Legacy of Rust (a new episode created in collaboration by id Software, Nightdive Studios and MachineGames)
A new Deathmatch map pack featuring 25 maps
Altogether, there are a total of 187 mission maps and 43 deathmatch maps in Doom + Doom II.
New Enhancements
Online, cross-platform deathmatch and co-op for up to 16 players
In-game mod browser
Choose between the original midi DOOM and DOOM II soundtracks or the modern IDKFA versions by Andrew Hulshult (including brand-new DOOM II recordings)
Now on the KEX engine
BOOM source compatibility makes it possible for hundreds of community-created mods from the past 25 years to be published in-game
Accessibility options, such as a modern font to improve legibility, high contrast mode, text-to-speech, speech-to-text multiplayer chat and more
Translated into 8 new languages: Mexican Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese, Polish, Russian, Japanese, Korean, Traditional Chinese and Simplified Chinese
Existing Enhancements
Upgraded visuals
Modern controller support
Weapon carousel for faster weapon switching
Gyroscopic aiming
Improved mouse and keyboard controls
Local split-screen deathmatch and co-op for up to 4 players
Featured community mods, including REKKR, Revolution!, Syringe, Double Impact, Arrival, and more!
60 FPS and native 16:9 support – up to 1080p
Restored original in-game music using original hardware
Quick Save/Load support
DeHacked mod support

Watch a trailer for the new release below.

Launch Trailer

The Doom + Doom II bundle is out now on Switch for $9.99. Previous owners can grab it at no extra cost.