QuakeCon 2024 officially starts today, and ahead of the convention, which typically features major news and announcements from various ZeniMax Media IPs, a new listing confirmed that remasters of the first two Doom games are among the announcements coming out of the event. In a new Steam listing (spotted by X/Twitter user @Wario64 ), DOOM + DOOM 2 is a new compilation that will provide definitive, newly enhanced versions of the first two DOOM games. This includes both games running on the KEX Engine, a proprietary game engine that was also used in several re-releases of other classic shooters, including DOOM 64 (2020), Quake (2021), and Quake 2 (2023).
You can see the official trailer below. DOOM + DOOM II is now available as a definitive combined release featuring: ?free upgrade for existing owners of either title ?online deathmatch/co-op up to 16 players with cross-play ?community-published single-player mod support (with in-game mod browser) 1/3 pic.twitter.
com/1GTsXu85aW — DOOM (@DOOM) August 8, 2024 Some new enhancements coming to DOOM + DOOM 2 include online, cross-platform deathmatch, and co-op support for up to 16 players. Additionally, the re-release will include upgraded visuals, support for modern controllers, and a weapon carousel, allowing for faster weapon switching. A new Deathmatch map pack, consisting of 25 new maps, will also be included.
The listing notes that those who purchase the compilation will not only receive both games but also additional content..