Xbox CEO Announces A New Id Software Doom Game Is In The Works

New Doom Game Officially Announced Alongside Free Content Update Published Nov 12, 2026, 4:04 PM EST Steven is a seasoned writer specializing in the video game and technological fields, with years of experience creating reviews, features, and industry analysis. Passionate about the gaming world and its evolving culture, Steven has always wanted to combine his enjoyment of writing and love for gaming in a way that can provide insightful coverage for players and enthusiasts alike. Sign in to your TheGamer account Ever since Doom: The Dark Ages was released, ID Software has been under intense pressure from Xbox regarding its lengthy development time and high financial expectations. Despite some pretty harsh treatment towards the creatives behind the new Doom games, however, it seems Xbox is placing some large bets on the studio by officially announcing both a new game and a free update for The Dark Ages. Shared by none other than Xbox CEO Asha Sharma herself on X, the post started by saying that the new 'Slaughter Mode,' similar to Doom Eternal's Horde game mode, would be arriving early next week, followed by the confirmation that the studio is already "working on its next game." A New Doom Game Is Officially On The Way While we've known about the existence of a new Doom game since July, this is the first official confirmation that Id Software is in fact still heading the franchise with an exciting new entry despite the brutal layoffs the studio experienced over the summer as a result of Microsoft's downsizing. Coming far sooner in comparison, the free Slaughter Mode update for Doom: The Dark Ages, releasing on November 16, will offer a roguelike-style game mode where each run is randomized for additional replayability and challenges, as shown in the official trailer shared by Bethesda Softworks on YouTube. With a total of 19 arenas to play through from both The Dark Ages and its Revelation expansion, you'll be able to exchange points from completing challenges and weekly rewards for cosmetics like skins, backgrounds, soundtracks, and more. Checkpoints will also offer the chance to ramp up the difficulty in exchange for greater rewards, albeit at a much higher risk of losing all your progress if you fail. Doom Fans Have Had A Roller Coaster Of Announcements Bethesda While the mode is a welcome addition for fans of the Doom reboots itching for an excuse to revisit its satisfyingly brutal gameplay loop, the update and praise for the new game headed by Id Software's Texas and Frankfurt teams alongside the help of Hugo Martin has left a sour taste in some players' mouths. Despite responding to the post with excitement over the project, several leaks from insiders within the studio have reported that things are still shaky within the studio, which has now been reduced to roughly the same size as its Doom (2016) development team. Even though the studio has more than proven its abilities over the years, hopefully the additional praise from Xbox comes with a bit more support for the studio responsible for some of gaming's most iconic shooters. Released May 15, 2025 ESRB M For Mature 17+ // Blood and Gore, Intense Violence Developer(s) id Software Publisher(s) Bethesda Softworks Engine id Tech Genre(s) FPS, Action, Sci-Fi & Fantasy