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 for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S consoles. While Bethesda and id Software remain officially silent, the updated ESRB listing strongly indicates a near-term launch.
The original Doom 64, a Nintendo 64 exclusive from 1997, received a remastered release for PS4 and Xbox One in 2020, featuring enhanced visuals and a new game chapter. This enhanced version also launched on Steam. The new ESRB rating, however, points towards a next-gen iteration.
ESRB ratings are typically submitted close to a game's release date, suggesting a relatively short wait for players eager to experience the classic title on modern hardware. The absence of a PC listing in the updated rating doesn't rule out a potential future PC port, given the 2020 version's Steam release and the existence of Doom 64 mods for other classic Doom titles. Bethesda's history of surprise releases further fuels speculation of a stealth launch.
Looking beyond Doom 64, rumors point towards a 2025 release for Doom: The Dark Ages, with a potential announcement as early as January. Releasing updated versions of its classic titles could serve as a strategic move by Bethesda to build anticipation for this upcoming installment in the long-running Doom franchise.
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