gamelook

What changed in DOOM + DOOM II in 2024

44 updates · 4 main milestones · Aug 8, 2024 to Oct 3, 2024

  1. 30 events
    Added 21:9 resolution graphicsgraphics

    Support for 21:9 resolution graphics for DOOM, DOOM II, The Plutonia Experiment, and TNT: Evilution.

    Steam
    Cheats can now be activated from the pause menugameplay

    Enter original game cheat codes to unlock them for future use or unlock all cheats from Gameplay Settings.

    Steam
    Fixed wall texture scrolling issues for multiplayer clientsbug fix
    Steam
    Weapon lowers properly when dyingbug fix

    Weapon lowers correctly when dying with view bobbing off.

    Steam
    Added keyboard bindings for old-school controlsquality of life

    Left turn, right turn, and strafe keys added to keyboard bindings for tank controls.

    Steam
    Achievement progress fixed for 'Until It Is Done'bug fix

    Progress can now be made when playing DOOM & SIGIL.

    Steam
    Loading saves no longer disrupts enemy behaviorbug fix

    Enemies will not attack other map objects when loading saves.

    Steam
    Manual check for Mod updates from Play Menumodding
    Steam
    Search for mods by name in Mod Browsermodding
    Steam
    Correct DOOMguy expression displayedbug fix

    Correct expression shown on HUD when damaged with more than 120 HP.

    Steam
    Difficulty modifiers restore correctly when loading savesbug fix
    Steam
    3D sound option addedaudio

    New 3D sound option allows for more than 2 speaker setups, improving sound effect levels.

    Steam
    Added timer and frag limit to multiplayer scoreboardgameplay
    Steam
    Save game incompatibility handling improvedbug fix

    Restart level from beginning with original inventory if save game is incompatible.

    Steam
    Resolved soft-locks in specific mapsbug fix

    Fixed soft-locks in MAP03 in Legacy of Rust and TNT: Evilution MAP06.

    Steam
    Automap rendering fixed for large maps in Modsbug fix
    Steam
    Fixed various audio issuesbug fix

    Resolved issues with looping sounds, positioning, and simultaneous voices.

    Steam
    Fixed enemies getting stuck in TNT: Evilution MAP31bug fix
    Steam
    Fixed visibility issues in Match Browserbug fix

    All platforms can now see each other in the Match Browser.

    Steam
    Game no longer crashes when loading incompatible Modsbug fix

    Game will return to Menu instead of crashing.

    Steam
    Extended Boom feature compatibilitymodding

    Support for a broader range of Mods with Boom or MBF21 features.

    Steam
    Multiplayer match browser improvementsnetwork

    Match browser can now be filtered and sorted.

    Steam
    Correct enemy tracking restored when loading savesbug fix

    Restores enemy infighting and tracking of Arch-Vile and Revenant targets.

    Steam
    Menu option to open folder for new WAD filesmodding
    Steam
    Reduced input latencyperformance

    Globally reduced input latency by at least one frame at 60hz.

    Steam
    Fixed loading issues for saves made from certain Modsbug fix
    Steam
    Added 'wad' console commandmodding

    New command to quickly load a WAD file and restart the game.

    Steam
    Quick access to Mod details from Play Menumodding

    Link added for quicker access to unsubscribe, like, and report.

    Steam
    Locally installed Mods shown in Play Mods menumodding
    Steam
    Mod release notes visible in Mod Details screenmodding
    Steam
  2. 1 event
    Fixed memory leak when minimizing game windowbug fix

    This update addresses a memory leak issue that occurred when minimizing the game window on PC.

    Steam
  3. 1 event
    Improved Client-Backend Communicationnetwork

    This minor update enhances the way clients communicate with the backend in DOOM + DOOM II.

    Steam
  4. 12 events
    Community-Published Single-Player Mod Supportnew content

    Includes an in-game mod browser for community-published mods.

    Steam
    CrossPlay Multiplayergameplay

    Allows players to play with friends across different platforms.

    Steam
    Enhanced Cooperative Gameplay Rulesgameplay

    New rules added to cooperative mode, including respawning teammates and level restart upon all players dying.

    Steam
    Improved Performance with Multithreaded Renderingbalance changeMilestone

    Supports up to 4K resolution and 120 FPS on Xbox Series X|S, PC, and PlayStation 5.

    Steam
    BOOM Source Compatibilitymodding

    Allows for hundreds of community-created mods from the past 25 years to be published in-game.

    Steam
    Split-Screen Multiplayergameplay

    Includes 4-player split-screen multiplayer on all platforms, with 8 player split-screen available on Xbox Series X|S and PC.

    Steam
    Upgraded Visualsvisuals

    Enhanced graphics and visual fidelity.

    Steam
    Choice of Soundtrackaudio

    Players can choose between the original MIDI soundtracks or the modern IDKFA versions by Andrew Hulshult.

    Steam
    Accessibility Options Addedquality of life

    New accessibility features to enhance gameplay for more players.

    Steam
    Online Cross-Platform Deathmatch and Co-opgameplayMilestone

    Supports online cross-platform Deathmatch and co-op for up to 16 players.

    Steam
    New Deathmatch Map Packnew contentMilestone

    A new Deathmatch map pack featuring 25 maps, bringing the total Deathmatch levels to 43.

    Steam
    Release of Legacy of Rust Episodenew contentMilestone

    A new episode created in collaboration by individuals from id Software, Nightdive Studios, and MachineGames, featuring new demons and weapons.

    Steam