During the recent Gamescom, one of the biggest announcements that has all the players riled up and exhilarated is the upcoming expansion pack for Doom Eternal, The Ancient Gods.
The reason for the excitement and anticipation is simple. It’s DOOM we’re talking about here! I mean, getting to play as one of the most iconic characters in all of the gaming world once more is enough of a reason to play this expansion!
Once more, we get to have demons struck with fear by us, pumping rounds of the shotgun in their faces and then slicing them up like vegetables by the chainsaw, all while heart-racing metallic music plays in the background!
Honestly, DOOM is a game so good that playing it makes you laugh maniacally like the Joker while you butcher everything around you.
Not to mention, it provides the extra perk of sounding like a complete psychopath!
What will the expansion be like?
According to Marty Stratton, the executive producer behind the game, the expansion will be, well, expansive.
It will feature new and different enemies, self-contained levels, and a brand-new story that takes off right after the base game’s end.
But, then again, is it right to call DOOM Eternal the base game for the expansion?
I say this because of the announcement that The Ancient Gods will not just be a simple add-on for DOOM Eternal.
Instead, it will be available as a standalone purchase as well!
“We want the DLC to reach as many people as possible. In fact, you don’t even need to own Doom Eternal to buy the DLC and play it.”
Interview, Stratton
In all honesty, this seems like a great move on id software’s part, as this will attract a whole new audience and give them the ability to be a part of Doom’s ever-expanding community!
It will also allow people to experience the thrilling gory-ride of DOOM without having to pay the full price of Doom Eternal. A win-win situation, in my opinion!
In any case, one thing that I can say for sure is that it’s a great time to be a fan of DOOM!
Minimum Specs and Recommended Specs
| Minimum Specs | Recommended Specs | |
| OS | 64-bit Windows 7 / 64-Bit Windows 10 | 64-bit Windows 10 |
| Processor | Intel Core i5 @ 3.3 GHz or better, or AMD Ryzen 3 @ 3.1 GHz or better | Intel Core i7-6700K or better, or AMD Ryzen 7 1800X or better |
| Memory | 8 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050Ti (4GB), GTX 1060 (3GB), GTX 1650 (4GB) or AMD Radeon R9 280(3GB), AMD Radeon R9 290 (4GB), RX 470 (4GB) | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 (6GB), NVIDIA GeForce 970 (4GB), AMD RX 480 (8GB) |
| Network | Broadband Internet connection | Broadband Internet connection |
| Storage | 50 GB available space | 50 GB available space |
About DOOM Eternal
The armies of hell are have taken over the Earth, and now, humanity stands on the brink of extinction. But if there’s one thing these demons fear, it’s their slayer. The one and only Doomguy!
Launch yourself into the enemy lines and destroy them using your unique and diverse arsenal, saving the Earth and standing tall as its biggest defense line!
After all, it’s the demons stuck here with you and not the other way around!
DOOM Eternal is available for PC, PS4, Xbox One, and Google Stadia while The Ancient Gods: Part 1 will be available on October 20, 2020.
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