Publisher Bethesda Softworks has announced details for an open beta for DOOM, the reboot of the legendary first-person shooter franchise developed by id Software and releasing next month.
The details include when the beta, which will be available to players on Xbox One, PC, and PS4, will begin and end, and can be found below. Also found below is details on some free content and paid multiplayer DLC packs that will be available after the game’s launch.
First the announcement of the open beta and details on free content updates:
If you were unable to join us for our recent DOOM closed multiplayer beta, you’re in luck! From April 15 through 17, you’ll be able to jump straight into the open beta – no code necessary. Simply download the beta and let the viscera fly. Like the closed beta, you’ll have access to Team Deathmatch and Warpath on the Heatwave and Infernal maps.
But this is just a fraction of what you’ll be diving into when we unleash Hell on May 13 on Xbox One, PS4 and PC. In a recent video series we explored the maps, modes and power-ups of DOOM’s multiplayer –all things you have to look forward to at launch. But support for DOOM doesn’t end when the game is out. For the rest of the year, we expect to provide certain free content updates across SnapMap and multiplayer.
We know the DOOM community has always been about great user-generated content, and that’s something we want to continue to encourage with SnapMap, an innovative new component of DOOM designed to make creating, sharing and playing new game experiences fast and easy. On top of being able to access and play new modes and maps created by your fellow gamers, id plans to offer content updates for SnapMap, including map modules; props and objects; additional features and functionality; AI enhancements; editing tool enhancements and more. Multiplayer will also receive content updates in the form of new game modes. Both of these SnapMap and multiplayer updates will be free to use and play.
You can find the answers to frequently asked questions about the DOOM open beta right here.
Next up, details on the post-launch multiplayer DLC packs:
In addition to the planned free support and content updates, we will also be releasing three premium multiplayer DLC packs after launch, which will get you a number of new maps, hack modules, playable demons, weapons and more. The first DLC will be available this summer and give you access to:
Three new maps
One new weapon
One new playable demon
One new armor set
One new piece of equipment
New hack modules and taunts
New customization colors and patterns
Each DLC pack will cost $14.99 (£11.99 [UK]), or you can get them all at a discount with the Season Pass for $39.99 (£29.99 [UK]). Check your preferred retailer to pre-order the DOOM Season Pass.
Find much more DOOM previews right here, and the game can be pre-ordered for Xbox One, PS4, and PC now.
[Source: Bethesda]
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