Updated ESRB Ratings Hint at Imminent Doom 64 Release for PS5 and Xbox Series X
Recent updates to the ESRB ratings suggest a potential upcoming release of Doom 64 on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S consoles. While neither Bethesda nor id Software have made an official announcement, the updated ratings, which list Doom 64 for these platforms, strongly indicate a near-term launch. This follows a pattern where ESRB ratings often precede official announcements by only a few months.
The 1997 Nintendo 64 classic, Doom 64, received a remastered release for PS4 and Xbox One in 2020, featuring enhanced visuals and a new chapter. This enhanced version also launched on Steam. The new ESRB ratings don't currently list a PC version, but given the 2020 port's inclusion of a PC release, and the existence of mods that allow players to experience Doom 64 using classic Doom titles, a PC port remains a possibility.
Bethesda's history of surprise releases for older Doom titles adds to the anticipation. The company's past practice of stealth-launching ports suggests a similar approach may be taken with Doom 64. The preemptive ESRB rating further supports this theory.
Looking beyond Doom 64, the highly anticipated Doom: The Dark Ages is expected to launch in 2025, with a potential announcement as early as January. Re-releasing classic Doom titles provides a strategic build-up to the next major installment in the franchise, allowing fans to revisit beloved classics while eagerly awaiting the next chapter.
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