Delisted FPS Games Might be Returning with PS5 and Xbox Series Ports

The Return of the Doom Slayer? New-Gen Ports of the Doom Slayers Collection Possible

The Doom Slayers Collection, a compilation of four iconic Doom games, may be making a comeback on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S. The collection, which was delisted in 2024, includes remasters of Doom, Doom II, Doom III, and the 2016 reboot. Recent ESRB ratings strongly suggest new-generation console releases, excluding the Nintendo Switch and last-gen consoles.

Doom's impact on the first-person shooter genre is undeniable. The 1993 original, developed by id Software, pioneered 3D graphics, multiplayer, and mod support, launching a hugely successful franchise encompassing games and films. While a planned Secret Level crossover never materialized, the resurgence of the Slayers Collection seems imminent.

Initially released in 2019 for PS4, Xbox One, and PC, the collection's "M" rating from the ESRB points towards 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, hinting at an exclusive current-gen digital release. The recent ESRB rating for Doom 64 on PS5 and Xbox Series X/S further strengthens this speculation, as the physical Slayers Collection included a Doom 64 remaster code.

Games Included in the Doom Slayers Collection:

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

This potential re-release follows a similar pattern from publisher Bethesda, mirroring the previous delisting and re-release of Doom and Doom II as "Doom + Doom II" for current-gen consoles. It also aligns with id Software's history of porting its titles to newer consoles, as seen with Quake II.

Beyond the potential return of the Slayers Collection, Doom fans eagerly await the prequel, Doom: The Dark Ages. Set for release on PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC in 2025, this medieval-themed entry promises a unique twist on the established sci-fi series.