The Return of Doom? Slayers Collection and a Medieval Prequel on the Horizon
Rumors suggest a revival of the Doom Slayers Collection on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S. The collection, featuring Doom, Doom II, Doom III, and the 2016 Doom reboot, was delisted in 2024. Recent ESRB ratings, however, point towards a re-release on current-gen consoles, excluding last-gen systems and the Nintendo Switch.
The original Doom (1993) revolutionized the first-person shooter genre, introducing groundbreaking features like 3D graphics and multiplayer capabilities. Its enduring legacy and cultural impact make this potential return particularly noteworthy. While a rumored Secret Level crossover never materialized, the Slayers Collection's resurgence seems increasingly likely. The collection's initial digital removal in August 2024 further fuels speculation.
Initially launched in 2019 for PS4, Xbox One, and PC, the Doom Slayers Collection now boasts an "M" ESRB rating for PS5 and Xbox Series X/S, alongside PC. The absence of ratings for Switch and last-gen consoles suggests these platforms may not see a digital re-release. Adding further credence to this theory is the recent ESRB rating of Doom 64 for PS5 and Xbox Series X/S. This is significant because the physical Doom Slayers Collection included a download code for a remastered Doom 64.
Games Included in the Doom Slayers Collection:
- Doom
- Doom II
- Doom III
- Doom (2016)
This potential re-release aligns with Bethesda's past practices of re-releasing titles, mirroring the earlier delisting and subsequent re-release of Doom and Doom II as a combined package. This strategy also mirrors id Software's history of porting its games to current-gen consoles, as seen with Quake II.
Beyond the Slayers Collection, Doom: The Dark Ages, a highly anticipated prequel, is slated for release on PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC in 2025, promising a unique medieval twist to the established sci-fi franchise.
