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 ESRB listing strongly indicates a near-term launch.
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 rating suggests a port of this enhanced version, not just a simple re-release of the original.
The timing of ESRB ratings often precedes game releases by a few months. This, coupled with Bethesda's history of surprise releases for older Doom titles (and a similar ESRB leak for Felix the Cat in 2023), makes a swift release for Doom 64 on PS5 and Xbox Series X/S highly probable. While a PC release isn't explicitly mentioned in the rating, given the 2020 version's Steam release, it remains a possibility.
Looking ahead, Doom fans can also anticipate the launch of Doom: The Dark Ages, rumored for a 2025 release, possibly with a formal announcement in January. Re-releasing classic titles like Doom 64 provides a strategic bridge to the next major installment in the franchise, allowing players to revisit beloved gameplay while anticipating the future of the series.
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