Potential Return of Doom Slayers Collection on PS5 and Xbox Series X/S
The Doom Slayers Collection, a compilation featuring four iconic Doom games, might be making a comeback on PS5 and Xbox Series X/S. This follows its delisting from digital stores in 2024. Recent ESRB ratings strongly suggest the collection's re-release on these current-gen consoles, notably excluding the Nintendo Switch and last-gen consoles.
The 1993 original Doom revolutionized the first-person shooter genre, introducing groundbreaking features like 3D graphics and multiplayer capabilities. Its success launched a prolific franchise spanning games and films. While a rumored Secret Level crossover never materialized, the return of the Doom Slayers Collection appears increasingly likely.
Initially released in 2019 for PS4, Xbox One, and PC, the Doom Slayers Collection now boasts a new "M" rating from the ESRB, hinting at its arrival on PS5 and Xbox Series X/S. The ESRB listing specifically names these consoles and PC, omitting last-gen systems and the Switch, indicating these platforms may not see the collection's return. Adding further credence to this theory, Doom 64 recently received an ESRB rating for PS5 and Xbox Series X/S. This is significant because the physical Doom Slayers Collection included a Doom 64 download code.
Games Included in the Doom Slayers Collection:
- Doom
- Doom II
- Doom III
- Doom (2016)
This potential re-release aligns with past practices by publisher Bethesda, mirroring the previous delisting and subsequent re-release of Doom and Doom II as a combined package on current-gen consoles. It also mirrors id Software's trend of porting its games to newer consoles, as seen with Quake II.
Beyond the possible return of the Doom Slayers Collection, fans can anticipate Doom: The Dark Ages, a highly anticipated prequel set for release on PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC in 2025. This medieval-themed entry promises a fresh perspective on the established sci-fi series.
