Released on 13 May this year, DOOM is a reboot of the original series and the first instalment after DOOM 3 was released back in 2004. Developed by id Software and published by Bethesda Softworks, the game is a fast-paced first person shooter (FPS) and is inspired by the original DOOM which is credited as the first ever FPS game.
Now, Bethesda has just announced a free update for DOOM and has also revealed the content of the patch. The update will usher in Deathmatches, Arcade Modes and Private matches. The announcement was followed up with a small video trailer, giving us a glimpse of the content that is to come.
There will also be a stream by the company to further discuss the content of the upcoming update. The stream will be hosted by id Software’s Marty Stratton and Hugo Martin on 13 September at 11 AM PT, on Xbox Twitch page.
Here are the few details shared by Bethesda on their page about the content:
“Deathmatch brings free-for-all mayhem to DOOM’s fast-paced multiplayer, and arrives as part of Free Update 3 this month. Private Matches are also coming in that update, allowing you and your friends to create private multiplayer matches where you determine the maps and modes.”
“You’ll also be able to adjust settings like the time limit, score limit, or turning demons and power weapon off or on. Plus, you’ll see a sneak peek of Arcade Mode, an upcoming competitive addition to the game’s critically acclaimed campaign mode, set to arrive in a future free update this fall.”