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Doom 64's Potential Next-Gen Arrival: PS5 and Xbox Series X/S Versions Hinted at by ESRB Update

Recent updates to the ESRB ratings suggest a potential imminent release of Doom 64 on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S consoles. While neither Bethesda nor id Software have made an official announcement, the updated ESRB listing strongly indicates the game's impending arrival on current-gen platforms.

The original Doom 64, a Nintendo 64 exclusive from 1997, received a remastered release for PS4 and Xbox One in 2020, boasting technical enhancements and an additional chapter. This enhanced version also launched on Steam. Now, the ESRB's updated rating for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S suggests Bethesda may be preparing a next-generation port.

ESRB ratings often precede official announcements, sometimes by only a few months. This precedent, along with Bethesda's history of surprise releases for older Doom titles, fuels speculation of a stealth launch for this updated Doom 64 version. The absence of a PC rating in this update is notable, but given the 2020 port's PC release and the existence of Doom 64 mods for classic Doom titles, a PC version remains a possibility.

Key Takeaways:

• Updated ESRB ratings list Doom 64 for PS5 and Xbox Series X/S.
• A potential release could be imminent, mirroring past ESRB-announcement timelines.
• Bethesda's history of surprise releases adds to the anticipation.

Looking beyond Doom 64, 2025 promises another exciting entry in the franchise: Doom: The Dark Ages. While a release date is expected in January, the launch is currently slated for sometime in 2025. By releasing updated versions of classic titles, Bethesda could effectively build anticipation for the next mainline installment in the long-running Doom series.