Bethesda Resurrects Classic Doom Duo Heretic + Hexen With 'Improved Performance for Modern Platforms'

Bethesda has confirmed Heretic + Hexen — the definitive re-release of 2 genre-shaping first-person shooters — are retired present connected PC, PlayStation 4, PS5, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One and Xbox Series X/S.

id Software worked "in partnership" with Nightdive Studios to merchandise this updated collection, featuring the "two classics that helped signifier the genre." The games person "been restored with improved show for modern platforms with an enhanced soundtrack from Andrew Hulshult, online cross-platform and section split-screen deathmatch and co-op modes, in-game mod support, and more."

Here's what you get successful the caller collection:

• Heretic: Shadow of the Serpent Riders
• Hexen: Beyond Heretic
• Hexen: Deathkings of the Dark Citadel
• Two all-new episodes created successful collaboration betwixt individuals astatine id Software + Nightdive Studios:
  • Heretic: Faith Renewed
  • Hexen: Vestiges of Grandeur

That's not all, either; astatine today's QuakeCon stream, we besides learned that Doom: The Dark Ages' Update 2 is present live, bringing "all-new escaped content, tons of bug fixes, and prime of beingness improvements, inviting players to proceed their combat against the forces of Hell successful the Ripatorium." The second is simply a brand-new endless arena mode to the game, offering customisable waves and time-limit challenges.

Jump into Doom: The Dark Ages betwixt present and September 2 to unafraid 2 escaped skins, and implicit the 3 caller arenas disposable successful the Ripatorium to gain the Perfection Doom Slayer skin, too.

We awarded Doom: The Dark Ages an Amazing 9/10 successful our review, writing: "Doom: The Dark Ages whitethorn portion distant the mobility absorption of Doom Eternal, but replaces it with a precise weighty and almighty benignant of play that is antithetic from thing the bid has done before, and inactive immensely satisfying successful its ain way." It secured 3 3 cardinal players successful its opening week.

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