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Doom
First release on record 1993 · first-person shooter, science fiction
Doom is a 1993 first-person shooter from id Software in which a marine fights demons after a Mars teleport experiment opens Hell. Bethesda Softworks sells the current edition as DOOM + DOOM II, with Nightdive Studios, Romero Games, and MachineGames on Steam. The original MS-DOS game came out on 10 December 1993; Steam still shows 30 April 1995. The combined package launched on 8 August 2024 for Windows, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch, and it is in Xbox Game Pass. US Xbox, PlayStation, and GOG pages list $9.99, on sale at $3.99 through 5 November 2026 on PlayStation and GOG. Older 2019 iOS and Android ports remain at $4.99. ESRB rates the combined game Mature 17+ for blood, gore, and violence. It suits players who want the 1993 campaign plus online deathmatch or co-op for up to 16 people.
Researched from the official pages · Updated
| First release | 10 December 1993 on MS-DOS |
|---|---|
| Current package | DOOM + DOOM II, 8 August 2024, Windows / Xbox / PlayStation / Switch |
| Developer | id Software; 2024 package also lists Nightdive Studios, Romero Games, MachineGames |
| Publisher | Bethesda Softworks |
| Price (US) | $9.99, on sale at $3.99 (Xbox, PlayStation, GOG); iOS and Android $4.99 · checked 29 Oct 2026 |
| Modes | Single-player; online deathmatch and co-op up to 16; local split-screen up to 4 (8 on Xbox Series X|S and PC) |
| Age rating | ESRB Mature 17+; PEGI 16; USK 16; ACB M |
| PC needs | Windows 10 64-bit, 8 GB RAM, DirectX 12, 2 GB storage |
What is the official way to play Doom in 2026, and what is in the package?
Bethesda sells the 1993 game inside DOOM + DOOM II, a combined 8 August 2024 release on Windows, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch. Store pages list Doom, Doom II, TNT: Evilution, The Plutonia Experiment, Master Levels for Doom II, No Rest for the Living, Sigil, Legacy of Rust, and a new deathmatch map pack, for 187 mission maps and 43 deathmatch maps. Legacy of Rust is a 16-map episode split into The Vulcan Abyss (8 maps) and Counterfeit Eden (8 maps), made with people from id Software, Nightdive Studios, and MachineGames, and Bethesda calls it the first official episode since Doom II with new demons and weapons. Steam and GOG also include the original DOS builds of Doom (1993) and Doom II. GOG lists Sigil II in the owners list; the Steam owners list checked on 29 October 2026 did not. Steam still prints 30 April 1995 as the catalog date, which is the date for The Ultimate Doom era SKU, while Bethesda’s 2016 newsroom states the original game came out on 10 December 1993.
How much does it cost on US stores, and which edition is on sale?
The combined DOOM + DOOM II SKU is $9.99 on the US Xbox, PlayStation, and GOG pages, with a 60 percent sale at $3.99. PlayStation and GOG both end that offer on 5 November 2026 (PlayStation at 07:59 UTC). Xbox showed the same $3.99 price and a $6.00 saving that ended in 6 days, without printing a calendar date. The US Steam page loaded in Indian rupees at ₹839, so no US dollar Steam figure is recorded here. Epic’s product page did not show a price in the capture. Xbox also lists DOOM Anthology from $99.99, which includes this package plus later series games. Separate 2019 mobile ports titled DOOM remain $4.99 on the US App Store and Google Play and are not the 2024 combined package. Xbox Game Pass Premium, PC Game Pass, and Ultimate include the combined edition.
How do multiplayer, crossplay, and account requirements work?
Online deathmatch and co-op support up to 16 players with cross-platform play on the 2024 package. Local split-screen deathmatch and co-op go to 4 players on every listed platform, and Bethesda’s release notes add 8-player split-screen on Xbox Series X|S and PC. A Bethesda.net account is required for online features; a PlayFab account and a persistent internet connection are required for certain features, and Bethesda says the service can be discontinued. Single-player campaigns and local multiplayer (split-screen, LAN, or Switch ad-hoc) run offline. Console online play still needs the platform subscription: Game Pass Essential, Premium, or Ultimate on Xbox; PS Plus on PlayStation, which the US store says supports up to 16 online players; Nintendo Switch Online on Switch. Friends join with a four-letter room code. The Xbox store lists online co-op as 2–4 and online multiplayer as 2–16, which is narrower than Bethesda’s 16-player co-op wording. Epic launcher invites are not supported; invites go through the in-game multiplayer menu. The Steam Controller is not supported.
What PC hardware does the 2024 package need?
Steam, GOG, and Epic agree on a low bar: Windows 10 64-bit, an Intel Core i5-3570 at 3.4 GHz or AMD Ryzen 5 1400 at 3.5 GHz, 8 GB of RAM, a GeForce GTX 650 Ti with 2 GB or a Radeon HD 7750 with 1 GB, DirectX 12, and 2 GB of disk space. Recommended is the same OS and 8 GB of RAM, an Intel Core i5-6600K at 3.5 GHz or AMD Ryzen 5 1600 at 3.2 GHz, and a GeForce GTX 1070 Ti or Radeon RX Vega 56 with 8 GB, or an Intel Arc A380 at 3840×2160, still with DirectX 12 and 2 GB of storage. Bethesda’s own FAQ swaps the minimum AMD chip to a Ryzen 3 1300X at 3.5 GHz and the recommended NVIDIA card to a GeForce GTX 1070 with 8 GB. The same FAQ quotes 1080p at 60 Hz for minimum and 4K at 120 Hz for recommended, with a compatible display required. Mods need extra storage. Nintendo’s UK page lists a 1.5 GB Switch download.
How do the iPhone and Android versions differ from DOOM + DOOM II?
The App Store and Google Play still sell a standalone 2019-era port titled DOOM, not the 2024 combined SKU. Apple’s US page is $4.99, requires iOS 13.0 or later, is 397.4 MB, lists English only, and shows version 1.0 on 30 October 2009 and version 2.8 on 26 July 2019. Later 2.9.x notes add touch controls, controller support, 16:9 rendering, 60 FPS, 120 Hz devices, Sigil, and Final Doom as free add-ons. Google Play is also $4.99, rated Mature 17+ for violence, blood, and gore, tagged single-player and offline, and was last updated on 12 September 2026. Bethesda’s combined-edition site lists Steam, GOG, Epic, Xbox, PlayStation, and Switch, and does not list those mobile stores for DOOM + DOOM II. Buyers who want Doom II, Legacy of Rust, and 16-player crossplay need the 2024 package on PC or console.
What do the age ratings actually cover?
ESRB rates DOOM + DOOM II Mature 17+ for Blood and Gore and Violence, with Users Interact, on Windows PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, and Xbox Series. The summary describes a marine fighting demons in a pixelated style, with blood splatter, decapitation, dismemberment, and mutilated corpses. PEGI 16 is for bloody arcade violence, plus bad language including “bastard” and lingering dead bodies; Nintendo UK also prints Strong Violence and Users Interact. USK 16 (title DOOM 1+2, classified 2 July 2024) is for violence and chats. Australia’s ACB rates it M for mature themes, violence, and online interactivity and chat (classified 16 July 2024). Google Play uses Mature 17+ with Violence and Blood and Gore for the mobile port. Apple’s 18+ labels on the iOS app include frequent cartoon or fantasy violence, realistic violence, and horror or fear themes. The Wikidata lead of USK 18 and CERO C was not used: the live USK record is 16, and no CERO page was found.
Release dates by platform
| Platform | Date | Region | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS-DOS | 10 Dec 1993 | Worldwide | Released |
| MS-DOS | 1993 | Worldwide | Released |
| Microsoft Windows (Steam catalog date) | 30 Apr 1995 | Worldwide | Released |
| Microsoft Windows | 08 Aug 2024 | Worldwide | Released |
| Xbox One | 08 Aug 2024 | Worldwide | Released |
| Xbox Series X|S | 08 Aug 2024 | Worldwide | Released |
| PlayStation 4 | 08 Aug 2024 | Worldwide | Released |
| PlayStation 5 | 08 Aug 2024 | Worldwide | Released |
| Nintendo Switch | 08 Aug 2024 | Worldwide | Released |
| iOS | 30 Oct 2009 | Worldwide | Released |
| iOS | 26 Jul 2019 | Worldwide | Released |
Prices and editions
| Store | Edition | Price | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Xbox / Microsoft Store (US) | DOOM + DOOM II | $3.99 | 29 Oct 2026 |
| PlayStation Store (US) | DOOM + DOOM II | $3.99 | 29 Oct 2026 |
| GOG (US) | DOOM + DOOM II | $3.99 | 29 Oct 2026 |
| Xbox / Microsoft Store (US) | DOOM Anthology | $99.99 | 29 Oct 2026 |
| App Store (US) | DOOM (2019 mobile port) | $4.99 | 29 Oct 2026 |
| Google Play (US) | DOOM (2019 mobile port) | $4.99 | 29 Oct 2026 |
Prices change often; each is the store's own price on the day shown.
PC requirements
| Minimum | Recommended | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10 64-bit | Windows 10 64-bit |
| Processor | Intel Core i5-3570 3.4 GHz or AMD Ryzen 5 1400 3.5 GHz | Intel Core i5-6600K 3.5 GHz or AMD Ryzen 5 1600 3.2 GHz |
| Memory | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650 Ti (2 GB) or AMD HD 7750 (1 GB) | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 Ti (8 GB) or AMD RX Vega 56 (8 GB) or Intel Arc A380 at 3840x2160 |
| Video memory | 2 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 2 GB | 2 GB |
| DirectX | 12 | 12 |
From the game's official store page, read 29 Oct 2026; summarised in our own words.
Modes and features
| Feature | On record | Platforms |
|---|---|---|
| Single-player | Yes; campaigns can be played offline | Windows, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch |
| Online multiplayer (max players) | Deathmatch and co-op for up to 16; Bethesda.net account required | Windows, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch |
| Local / split-screen | Split-screen deathmatch and co-op for up to 4 on all platforms; 8-player split-screen on Xbox Series X|S and PC | Windows, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch |
| Crossplay | Yes, across the listed platforms; join with a four-letter room code | Windows, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch |
| Controller support | Modern controllers, plus keyboard and mouse on consoles; Steam Controller is not supported; mixed mouse/keyboard and controller for split-screen | Windows, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch |
| Cloud saves | Steam Cloud; Xbox cloud saves; Nintendo Switch Save Data Cloud | Windows, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch |
| Supported languages | 12 interface languages on Steam; Epic lists 13 text languages including Polish | Windows |
| Online subscription | Xbox console online play needs Game Pass Essential, Premium, or Ultimate; PlayStation needs PS Plus; Switch online play needs Nintendo Switch Online | Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch |
| Game Pass | Included with Xbox Game Pass Premium, PC Game Pass, and Ultimate; cloud playable with Premium and Ultimate | Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Windows |
| Original DOS versions | Included on Steam and GOG | Windows |
Age ratings
| Board | Rating | Content descriptors |
|---|---|---|
| ESRB | Mature 17+ | Blood and Gore, Violence, Users Interact |
| PEGI | 16 | Bloody violence in an arcade setting, Bad language including 'bastard', Disturbing images |
| USK | 16 | Gewalt (violence), Chats |
| ACB | M | Mature themes, Violence, Online interactivity and chat |
| IARC | Mature 17+ | Violence, Blood and Gore |
FAQ
Can you play the campaigns without an internet connection?
Yes. Bethesda’s FAQ says DOOM + DOOM II needs an online connection only for online multiplayer. Single-player and local split-screen, LAN, or Switch ad-hoc play run offline. Store footers still require a PlayFab account and a persistent connection for certain features.
Do saves from the older digital Doom carry into the 2024 package?
No. Bethesda says original-version saves are not compatible with the enhanced DOOM + DOOM II. Steam, GOG, and older Microsoft Store copies can still launch the previous builds; new Microsoft Store buyers get only the enhanced version.
Is Legacy of Rust or other extra episodes sold as paid DLC?
No paid DLC was listed on the Steam, GOG, Xbox, PlayStation, or Nintendo pages for this SKU. Legacy of Rust, Sigil, Master Levels, TNT: Evilution, The Plutonia Experiment, and No Rest for the Living are included in the $9.99 package.
If you already bought Doom or Doom II digitally, do you pay again?
Digital owners of Doom (1993) or Doom II on Xbox One, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, Epic Games Store, Microsoft Store, Steam, and GOG receive the combined 2024 version as a free update. Bethesda limits that upgrade to digital copies.
How many languages does the combined edition list?
Steam lists 12 interface languages and names 8 new translations, including Mexican Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese, Polish, Russian, Japanese, Korean, Traditional Chinese, and Simplified Chinese. Epic lists 13 text languages, adding Polish to the Steam language table. Nintendo UK names 10 languages.
Our take
The 2024 DOOM + DOOM II package is the edition Bethesda points buyers to: it includes the 1993 campaign with Thy Flesh Consumed, Doom II, extra episodes, Legacy of Rust, and online play for up to 16 people. On PC, Steam and GOG also keep the original DOS builds. Xbox Play Anywhere covers console and PC, with Game Pass as another route. PlayStation and Switch need paid online memberships for internet matches. The $4.99 iOS and Android apps are older 2019 ports of the 1993 game. Before buying, confirm the $3.99 sale window, that single-player runs offline, that a Bethesda.net account is required for cross-platform matches, and that ESRB Mature 17+ covers blood, gore, and violence.
Best for: Players who want the 1993 campaign and Doom II in one $9.99 purchase; People who want online deathmatch or co-op across PC, PlayStation, Xbox, and Switch; Xbox Game Pass subscribers.
Not for: Anyone under ESRB Mature 17+ or PEGI 16; Buyers who need Steam Controller support; Players who will not create a Bethesda.net account for cross-platform multiplayer.
Which version: Buy DOOM + DOOM II on PC, Xbox, PlayStation, or Switch. Use Steam or GOG if you also want the original DOS copies. Use Game Pass on Xbox or PC if you already subscribe. Treat the $4.99 iOS and Android apps as a separate 2019 port of the 1993 game only.
Built only from the official facts above. We don't review games we haven't played, and nothing here is paid.
Sources
- Valve read 29 Oct 2026
- GOG read 29 Oct 2026
- Epic Games read 29 Oct 2026
- Microsoft read 29 Oct 2026
- Bethesda Softworks read 29 Oct 2026
- Sony read 29 Oct 2026
- ESRB read 29 Oct 2026
- Bethesda Softworks read 29 Oct 2026
- Apple read 29 Oct 2026
- Google read 29 Oct 2026
- USK read 29 Oct 2026
- Nintendo read 29 Oct 2026
- PEGI read 29 Oct 2026
- Australian Classification Board read 29 Oct 2026
- Bethesda Softworks read 29 Oct 2026
The record
Every line has its source and the day it was read- Dates on record
- 1993 Wikidata · read 26 Oct 2026
- Developers on record
- id Software, Nerve SoftwareRoles are not on record, so we name no single developer.Wikidata · role not verified
- Publishers on record
- Atari, Inc., Activision, Atari, Sega, WMS Industries, Ocean Software Wikidata
- Genres
- first-person shooter, science fiction video game, horror video game, arcade Wikidata
- Modes
- multiplayer, single-player, co-op mode Wikidata
- Age ratings on record
- Wikidata
- Series
- Doom Wikidata
- Engine
- id Tech 1 Wikidata
- Platforms on record
- WindowsmacOSLinuxPS4PS3Xbox OneXbox 360SwitchiOSAndroidGame Boy AdvanceRiscPC3DOXboxSuper Nintendo Entertainment SystemSega Genesis/Mega DrivePlayStationAmiga 1200DOSSega SaturnAtari JaguarIRIXSolarisSega 32XClassic Mac OSMS-DOSNEC PC-9800 seriesAcorn ArchimedesFlipper ZeroNeXTSTEPOS/2 on Wikidata · on Wikidata without a reference. A platform missing here is not proof it is absent.
Facts: Wikidata Q189784 (CC0), revision 2550169773, read 26 Oct 2026, researched by VGKami Games Research (VGK-WIKIDATA-CENTRE-20261028-V3d). Spotted a wrong fact? Tell us.