Summary
A newDoomgame, apparently titledDoom: Year Zero, has leaked online. TheDoombrand is one of the most well-known in gaming history, though the franchise has definitely had its ups and downs.Doomhad a string of successful releases in the 90s, but the FPS series ultimately went on hiatus afterDoom 3, which garnered a more mixed reception from fans for its slower-pace and focus on horror elements over the fast-paced shooting the series had been known for up to that point.
12 years afterDoom 3,Doomfinally made a comeback with the 2016Doomreboot. The 2016Doomgame earned critical acclaim and was hailed as a return to form for the franchise. It wasfollowed up in 2020 withDoom Eternal, a sequel that made the combat even more frantic and is considered by many to be one of the best games in the series to date. A new entry in theDoomfranchise is inevitable, and a recent leak suggests it could be coming out as early as next year.
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A ton ofdocuments relating to Microsoft’s court case with the FTC have leaked online, potentially revealing Bethesda’s plans for the next few years. One of the games mentioned in these leaked documents is an unannounced title calledDoom: Year Zero, which was originally supposed to launch this year alongside DLC, with even more DLC coming to the game in 2024. Since 2023 is nearly at an end andDoom: Year Zerohas not been officially announced, it’s safe to assume that the game has been internally delayed and most likely won’t release until 2024 at the earliest. This is assuming it hasn’t been scrapped completely, of course.
No other details about whatDoom: Year Zerois are revealed in the leaked documents, but its title certainly suggests that it is a prequel of some sort. That’s just speculation at this time, though. Fans will have to wait for Bethesda to officially revealDoom: Year Zeroto know for sure what the game is about, and with the Xbox Games Showcase andQuakeCon 2023 having come and gone already, it’s looking like aDoom: Year Zeroreveal isn’t happening in 2023 - barring a world premiere at The Game Awards, that is.
WheneverDoom: Year Zerois released, another detail fans will be curious about is whether the game is Xbox console exclusive or not. Chances are good that anynewDoomgames will be Xbox exclusive, but there’s always the slight chance that Microsoft could still bring the game to PS5, consideringDoom’s built-in audience on the platform. However, PlayStation gamers shouldn’t hold their breath for that possibility. The most likely scenario is thatDoom: Year Zerowill release only on PC and Xbox.
