id Software Confirms Development of New Title
The studio behind the Doom franchise has officially confirmed it is working on a new project, though details remain scarce.
The legendary studio behind iconic first-person shooters, id Software, has officially returned to active development. In a social media post celebrating the 25th anniversary of Xbox, Xbox executive Asha Sharma hinted that the studio is already engaged in a new game. The studio later confirmed this information itself.
What do we know about the new project?
id Software stated that the upcoming project is being created through a collaboration between its teams in Texas and Frankfurt. The game will be directed by Hugo Martin, who played a major role in the success of the Doom series in recent years. Although the studio confirmed the existence of the project, they emphasised that it is too early to share details and that players will have to wait for "some time." This phrasing is reminiscent of recent statements from Bethesda, which has caused some scepticism among the gaming community.
The studio's status and future plans
News of a new project is particularly significant given that id Software underwent a major reorganisation and staff changes this July. Reports indicate that the studio laid off more than 130 employees, raising questions about its future operations. However, studio co-director Marty Stratton stated in October that these measures were intended to ensure the company's long-term viability.
Interestingly, Stratton highlighted a deepened collaboration between id Software and MachineGames. This has led industry experts to speculate that the studios might be working together on Wolfenstein 3, though this remains purely speculative at this time.
What is next for Doom players?
While we wait for details on the new project, fans of Doom: The Dark Ages have news arriving on 16 November. The studio is releasing "Slaughter Mode," a special horde mode. Players will face waves of enemies, random encounters, and a series of difficult bosses across various arenas. This content is part of the Doom: The Dark Ages - Revelations expansion, which was released over the summer.
Although the release of id Software's new project appears to be a distant prospect, such confirmation from the studio is promising. For those following the Doom series, it signifies that the company is back in an active phase following its recent crisis and continues to focus on evolving the genre.