Summary
- The Doom Slayers Collection, featuring four Doom games, may be returning to PS5 and Xbox Series X/S after its 2024 delisting.
- ESRB ratings indicate a current-gen console release, excluding Switch and last-gen consoles.
- Doom: The Dark Ages, a highly anticipated prequel, is slated for release on PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC in 2025.
The Doom Slayers Collection, a compilation of four Doom games, might be making a comeback on PS5 and Xbox Series X/S. This follows its delisting in 2024. The collection includes remastered versions of the original Doom, Doom II, Doom 3, and the 2016 Doom reboot.
Few games have had the genre-defining impact of 1993's Doom on the first-person shooter. Developed by id Software, it pioneered features like 3D graphics, multiplayer, and mod support. Its success launched a massive franchise spanning games and films. While a rumored Secret Level crossover never materialized, the return of a digitally delisted Doom compilation (August 2024) seems increasingly likely.
The Doom Slayers Collection, initially released in 2019 for PS4, Xbox One, and PC, has received an "M" rating from the ESRB, hinting at its arrival on PS5 and Xbox Series X/S. The ESRB listing specifies these platforms and PC, omitting Switch and last-gen consoles, suggesting the digital version may not return to those systems. Adding further credence is the recent ESRB rating for Doom 64 on PS5 and Xbox Series X/S. The physical Doom Slayers Collection included a Doom 64 remaster code, strengthening the connection.
Games Included in Doom Slayers Collection
- Doom
- Doom II
- Doom 3
- Doom (2016)
It's noteworthy that Doom and Doom II were previously delisted before their re-release as Doom + Doom II on PS5 and Xbox Series consoles. A similar current-gen release of the Doom Slayers Collection aligns with Bethesda's past practices. This also mirrors id Software's history of porting titles to current-gen consoles, as seen with Quake II.
Beyond the potential Doom Slayers Collection re-release, fans eagerly await the Doom: The Dark Ages prequel. Scheduled for release on PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC in 2025, it offers a unique medieval twist on the sci-fi series.
