DOOM + DOOM II Enhanced Edition Launches on Nintendo Switch and eShop With New Features

DOOM + DOOM II Enhanced Edition Surprises Nintendo Switch Players With Major Update and New Content Just as QuakeCon 2024 kicked off, id Software, along with Nightdive Studios and MachineGames, delivered an unexpected surprise for Nintendo Switch fans: the immediate release of DOOM + DOOM II Enhanced Edition.

Early today, the updated compilation landed unannounced on the Nintendo Switch eShop and Steam, thrilling long-time enthusiasts and new players alike with its robust set of improvements and fresh content. This new re-release—titled simply 'DOOM + DOOM II'—bundles the legendary first-person shooters with significant upgrades, available for $9.99 / £9.99.

Even better news for existing owners of either DOOM or DOOM II on the Nintendo Switch: all enhancements arrive as a free update, maintaining the industry’s growing trend of supporting loyal players. A highlight of this edition is the debut of the all-new 'Legacy of Rust' episode.

Created collaboratively by id Software, Nightdive Studios, and MachineGames, this episode expands on the franchise’s rich legacy with new levels and challenges.

This development marks a significant collaboration among three industry leaders, bringing together classic design sensibilities and modern gameplay standards. But the enhancements don’t stop at new levels: DOOM + DOOM II now support online, cross-platform deathmatch and cooperative play for up to 16 players—a first for the series on console.

Players can also dive into a new 25-map deathmatch pack, access an in-game mod browser, and enable BOOM source compatibility.

This last addition allows the upload and play of hundreds of community-developed mods amassed over the past 25 years, underscoring the franchise’s enduring modding culture. Music aficionados are not left out.

The enhanced edition gives users a choice between the classic midi soundtracks and the contemporary IDKFA renditions by composer Andrew Hulshult, including newly-recorded tracks for DOOM II.

Added accessibility features—such as a modern font for improved legibility, high contrast mode, text-to-speech and speech-to-text tools for multiplayer, and menu translations into eight additional languages—make the games more approachable than ever before. In terms of content, the enhanced package includes: - DOOM - DOOM II - TNT: Evilution - The Plutonia Experiment - Master Levels for DOOM II - No Rest for the Living - Sigil - Legacy of Rust (new episode) - A new 25-map Deathmatch Pack Altogether, players receive 187 single-player mission maps and 43 deathmatch maps. Returning and improved features include modern controller support, visual upgrades, native 16:9 aspect ratio at 60 FPS up to 1080p, a weapon carousel, gyroscopic aiming, improved mouse and keyboard controls, local four-player split-screen, featured community mods, and DeHacked mod compatibility.

These enhancements solidify DOOM + DOOM II’s status as a comprehensive and definitive experience for both long-time fans and newcomers to classic FPS gaming. The pack’s sudden appearance on Steam and the Nintendo eShop earlier today caught the community off guard, underscoring id Software’s and Nightdive Studios’ commitment to celebrating the franchise’s legacy while embracing modern standards.

With this robust re-release, DOOM + DOOM II continue to set the bar for retro-inspired shooters—and ensure their relevance for a new generation of Nintendo Switch players.

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