One of the standout games from 2020 was id Software’sDoom Eternal. In the time since, there have been two DLC expansions forDoom Eternal, but it seems id Software is gearing up for their next large release, according to a post on the Australian Classification Board (ACB).
id Software is a video game studio out of Richardson, Texas that was formed in 1991. Over the years it has created some of the most influential first person shooters of all time includingDoom,Quake, andWolfenstein.As a subsidiary of ZeniMax Media Inc., id Software have primarily been developingDoomgames, with their other franchises being helmed by other studios, like MachineGames andWolfenstein. id Softwarereleased theexcitingThe Ancient Gods Part 2DLC forDoom Eternalthis past spring, along with new entries in theRageandQuakeseries in the last three years as well.
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On June 28 a new game listing appeared on the ACB website titledPROJECT 2021B. The listing features a breakdown of the game’s thematic content which seems par for the course when it comes to id Software’s releases. A blue “M” in the violence category indicates a “Mature” rating, and yellow circles in the “Themes” and “Language” categories suggests “Parental Guidance.” WithDoomandQuake’s track record of explosive weaponry and over-the-top violence,likeThe Ancient Gods' Sentinel Hammer, this new game may not be drastically switching up id Software’s formula.
Another peculiar bit of information comes from the section titled “Consumer advice” that states the upcoming game will feature “violence” and “online interactivity.” As already mentioned, the first point is not that surprising, but the online interactivity is definitely interesting.Doomhas featured multiplayer modes in its last two installments, but in neither case have those modes been those games' main attraction. With rumors of aQuakereboot featuring a female protagonist gaining tractionrecently, this listing would make more sense as an entry in the predominantly multiplayer focused series.
This is not the first time a game of id Software’s has leaked through the ACB. Earlier this year,id Software listed on the ACBPROJECT 2021A, a VR title which eventually becameDoom 3: VR Editionfor the PlayStation VR. Considering the similarity in the names of the two original listings, and the fact thatPROJECT 2021Aactually became a release, it is likely that this is a legitimate title that will receive more information in the coming months.
Betweenid Software helping Arkane Studios withRedfall, continuing support forDoom Eternal, and now this development, the studio is certainly very busy right now. It looks like fans of the tried and true, ZeniMax first-person formula have many games to look forward to.
Doom Eternalis available on Nintendo Switch, PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Stadia, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.
