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The Doom Slayer Returns: Collection Rumored for 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. The collection, which was delisted in 2024, has reportedly received new ESRB ratings suggesting a re-release on current-gen consoles. This follows a similar pattern from publisher Bethesda, who previously delisted individual titles before re-releasing them in updated packages.

The original Doom, a groundbreaking 1993 title, revolutionized the first-person shooter genre with its innovative 3D graphics, multiplayer capabilities, and mod support. Its enduring legacy and cultural impact make this potential return particularly exciting. The Doom Slayers Collection originally launched in 2019 for PS4, Xbox One, and PC, encompassing remasters of Doom, Doom II, Doom III, and the 2016 reboot.

ESRB ratings confirm the collection's potential arrival on PS5 and Xbox Series X/S, alongside PC. Notably, the Switch and last-generation consoles are absent from the listed platforms, suggesting they may not see a digital re-release. Further fueling speculation is the recent ESRB rating for Doom 64 on PS5 and Xbox Series X/S; the physical Doom Slayers Collection originally included a download code for Doom 64, strengthening the likelihood of a connected re-release strategy.

Games Included in the Doom Slayers Collection:

• Doom
• Doom II
• Doom III
• Doom (2016)

This potential re-release aligns with id Software's history of porting its titles to current-gen consoles, as seen with Quake II. The strategy of re-releasing previously delisted games, as demonstrated with Doom and Doom II’s combined re-release as Doom + Doom II, further supports the possibility of the Doom Slayers Collection returning.

Beyond the potential 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, promising a unique medieval twist on the established sci-fi franchise.