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 release on current-gen consoles, 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, may be making a comeback on PS5 and Xbox Series X/S. This follows its delisting in 2024. The collection includes remasters of the original Doom, Doom II, Doom 3, and the 2016 Doom reboot.
Few games have had as significant an impact on a genre as 1993's Doom had on the first-person shooter. Developed by id Software, Doom pioneered features like 3D graphics, multiplayer, and mod support. Its success launched a massive franchise encompassing games and films. While a proposed Secret Level crossover never materialized, the return of a Doom compilation, removed digitally in August 2024, seems increasingly likely.
Originally released in 2019 for PS4, Xbox One, and PC, the Doom Slayers Collection has received an "M" rating from the ESRB, hinting at its arrival on PS5 and Xbox Series X/S. The ESRB listing includes PC but omits Switch and last-gen consoles, suggesting these platforms may not see the collection's return. Adding further weight to this speculation is the recent ESRB rating for Doom 64 on PS5 and Xbox Series X/S. The physical edition of the Doom Slayers Collection included a download code for a remastered Doom 64, strengthening the likelihood of a collection re-release.
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 re-release of the Doom Slayers Collection on current-gen consoles aligns with Bethesda's past practices. This also mirrors id Software's history of porting its games to current-gen consoles, as seen with Quake II.
Beyond the potential return of the Doom Slayers Collection, fans eagerly await the Doom prequel, Doom: The Dark Ages. Scheduled for release on PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC in 2025, this game promises a unique medieval twist on the sci-fi series.
