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Doom SIGIL II

Bethesda has made new add-ons available for a couple of its classic Switch releases, with Doom (1993) and Doom II receiving SIGIL II while Quake players can access QDOOM.

SIGIL II is a free episode containing nine levels. John Romero, one of the co-founders of id Software, led the way on its development.

Doom Arrival

New content is now available for the Switch versions of Doom and Doom II, as both titles have received the Arrival add-on. Players can initiate the download on the main menu.

Arrival acts as an 11-level episode replacement pack. It was made by Pavera and features music by Doom community alum AD_79. Collaborated elements with other notable names in the modding scene are also included.

Doom and Doom II players on Switch now have access to another add-on. Earthless: Prelude has just been made available, and it’s entirely free.

Here’s some additional from Bethesda:

Doom: The Classics Collection

After they were originally released digitally, the first three Doom games are getting a physical release on Switch. Doom, Doom II, and Doom 3 will be sold together as part of the Doom: The Classics Collection.

Doom: The Classics Collection will be offered standalone, as a special edition, and a collector’s edition. The special edition includes a keycard replica, Doom disk USB, steelbook, and more. The collector’s edition contains everything from the special edition as well as a Doom shadowbox with lights and sound inside a premium, windowed CE box.

Pre-orders for Doom: The Classics Collection kick off on April 2 at 7 AM PT / 10 AM ET. Limited Run Games will have it here over a four week period.

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Doom Zero

Doom and Doom II players on Switch can now begin playing another add-on. Doom Zero, created by Christopher Golden, can be accessed via a download from the main menu.

Here’s an overview of Doom Zero:

Doom and Doom II

The classic Doom and Doom II releases have continued to receive add-ons since their original launch. Another one was made available this week: REKKR.

Here’s a brief introduction from Bethesda:

Doom and Doom II

Doom and Doom II have both been updated to version 1.0.7. on Switch. This is a massive patch, adding in gyro controls, QOL improvements, performance optimization, and more.

Below are the official patch notes:

Doom II

The classic versions of Doom and Doom II for Switch have been updated, bringing along the latest free add-on. All players can now access BTSX, Episode 1, which offers “27 maps with custom palettes and unique music to give each level its own feel.”

Here’s an overview of BTSX from Bethesda:

The first Doom game has been updated on Switch, allowing players to access the Deathless add-on. The WAD was created by DoomWorld Cacoward Lifetime Achievement recipient James Paddock.

Here’s a bit of additional information:

Update: This actually appears to be version 1.0.6, not version 1.0.5. We’ve updated our post as such.


Original: Doom and Doom II have both been updated to version 1.0.6 on Switch. It includes audio improvements, QOL features and minor performance optimization. Players can also download No End In Sight, with over 30 levels, as a new free add-on.

Below are the full patch notes:


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