Doom Slayers Collection Rumored for PS5 and Xbox Series X/S Return
The Doom Slayers Collection, a compilation featuring four iconic Doom games, may be making a comeback on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S. This follows its delisting from digital storefronts in 2024. Recent ESRB ratings strongly suggest the collection's return to current-gen consoles, notably excluding the Nintendo Switch and last-generation consoles.
The 1993 original Doom revolutionized the first-person shooter genre, pioneering 3D graphics, multiplayer, and mod support. Its enduring legacy, extending beyond gaming into film, makes this potential return highly significant. While a previously considered Secret Level crossover never materialized, the resurgence of the Doom Slayers Collection appears imminent.
Initially released in 2019 for PS4, Xbox One, and PC, the Doom Slayers Collection now boasts a new "M" rating from the ESRB, pointing towards its release on PS5 and Xbox Series X/S. The ESRB listing specifically names these consoles and PC, omitting last-gen systems and the Switch, hinting at a platform-specific re-release. Adding further credence to this theory is the recent ESRB rating for Doom 64 on PS5 and Xbox Series X/S. This is notable because the physical Doom Slayers Collection included a Doom 64 remaster download code.
Games Included in the Doom Slayers Collection:
- Doom
- Doom II
- Doom 3
- Doom (2016)
This potential return aligns with past practices by publisher Bethesda. The previous delisting and subsequent re-release of Doom and Doom II as a combined package on current-gen consoles sets a precedent. Similarly, id Software's history of porting its titles to the latest consoles, as seen with Quake II, further supports this prediction.
Beyond the Doom Slayers Collection, fans eagerly anticipate the release of Doom: The Dark Ages, a highly anticipated prequel slated for PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC in 2025. This medieval-themed entry promises a fresh perspective on the long-running sci-fi franchise.
