With the upcoming Doom title, fans were eager to see what the multiplayer mode will have in store for them. Well, it seems as if ID Software, the developer of the game has decided to leave the store empty as of now. The developer has officially made it clear that Doom: The Dark Ages will be all about a single-player experience with no support for Multiplayer. Let’s talk about it.
The Announcement
It all happened at the recent Developer Direct event. The developers of the game not only shared a lot of information about the upcoming title but also hosted an interview with the press. Marty Stratton, the studio director, and Hugo Martin, the creative director were both present at the event and have insights about the challenges and the changes for the Doom: The Dark Ages.
It has been confirmed that the game will focus exclusively on a single-player experience. This decision was made early in development to allow the team to dedicate their time and effort to creating the best possible single-player gameplay for players.
Stratton explained that the decision to focus entirely on the single-player campaign was made early in development to allow the team to fully dedicate themselves to it. He described the campaign as the largest, most expansive, and epic experience they have ever created, expressing satisfaction with the choice.
Martin added that opting out of multiplayer enabled them to create a better single-player game. He noted that features like the mech and the dragon wouldn’t have been possible if resources had been spread across different aspects of the game, emphasizing their focus on delivering a truly immersive single-player experience.
What Can We Expect
This news surprised Doom fans, as the franchise was once a pioneer of online multiplayer. The original 1993 Doom introduced the groundbreaking deathmatch multiplayer mode, setting the stage for competitive gaming. Once known for its fast-paced and high-intensity multiplayer gameplay, the franchise seems to have taken a whole different route. Well, it is too early to say if this is what the franchise is aiming to do with all the future Doom tiles.
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Doom: The Dark Ages Release Date and Platform Availability
The game will be released on May 15, 2025, for the following platforms.
- Playstation 5
- Xbox Series X|S
- PC
To Conclude
The latest installment of the Doom series, Doom: The Dark Ages will have no multiplayer mode. This was made clear in the recent Developer Direct event. According to Marty Stratton, the studio director, and Hugo Martin, the creative director, the move was made to create a better single-player experience for players. Furthermore, the decision was made early in the development as well. This surprised a lot of fans and has also left a question mark on the legacy of multiplayer games that Doom once created.
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