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DOOM Eternal

Platform(s): Nintendo Switch, PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X
Genre: First-Person Shooter
Publisher: Bethesda
Developer: id Software
Release Date: March 20, 2020

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'DOOM Eternal' Update 6 Adds Master Level, Ray Tracing and DLSS On PC, Improved Visuals On PS5/XSX

by Rainier on June 29, 2021 @ 1:47 p.m. PDT

It's Hell on Earth and only one person can repel the demonic invasion. The DOOM Slayer is back to unleash his fury upon the legions of Hell with a host of powerful new abilities, weapons and fearsome demons to put them to work on.

Experience the ultimate combination of speed and power as you rip-and-tear your way across dimensions with the next leap in push-forward, first-person combat.

As the DOOM Slayer, return to take your vengeance against the forces of Hell.

Powered by idTech 7 and set to an all-new pulse-pounding soundtrack composed by Mick Gordon, DOOM Eternal puts you in control of the unstoppable DOOM Slayer as you blow apart new and classic demons with powerful weapons in unbelievable and never-before-seen worlds.

Update 6 optimizes DOOM Eternal for Xbox Series X|S and PS5 systems, adding improved visuals, increased performance and support for ray-tracing and 4K resolution at 60 frames per second. Update 6 also features a new Master Level to test your skills, a new BATTLEMODE arena and more!

Update 6 offers up to three visual modes (Performance Mode, Balanced Mode and Raytracing Mode) to let you choose the experience you want, from realistic lighting to high resolution graphics or even silky-smooth frame rates.

All modes feature dynamic resolution scaling. Balanced and Performance Modes not available with ray tracing. Performance Mode requires a 120hz compatible display. All resolutions listed require a compatible display.

See below for a breakdown of the graphical modes that have now been added for each system: 

Xbox Series X 

  • Three New Graphics Modes 
  • Ray Tracing Mode running at 1800p/60 FPS 
  • Performance Mode running at 1800p/120 FPS 
  • Balanced Mode running at 4K/60 FPS 
  • HDR 10 in any Graphics Mode 
  • Ultra-Quality Style Graphics Settings 
  • Cross-Gen BATTLEMODE support with Xbox One 
  • Variable Refresh Rate 
  • Variable Rate Shading 

Xbox Series S 

  • Two New Graphics Modes 
  • Performance Mode running at 1080p/120 FPS 
  • Balanced Mode running at 1440p/60 FPS 
  • HDR 10 in any Graphics Mode 
  • Cross-Gen BATTLEMODE support with Xbox One 
  • Variable Refresh Rate 
  • Variable Rate Shading 
  • **NOTE**: Ray Tracing Mode is not available on Xbox Series S 

PlayStation 5 

  • Three New Graphics Modes 
  • Ray Tracing Mode running at 1800p/60 FPS 
  • Performance Mode running at 1584p/120 FPS 
  • Balanced Mode running at 4K/60 FPS 
  • HDR 10 in any Graphics Mode 
  • Ultra-Quality Style Graphics Settings 
  • Cross-Gen BATTLEMODE support with PlayStation 4 
  • DualSense adaptive trigger support 

Players on all platforms are also getting a new Master Level in Update 6! Travel to Taras Nabad, a grand city within Argent D’Nur that was once victim to a massive demon invasion. Now remixed for a greater challenge, return to Taras Nabad and show off your demon slaying skills!

That’s not all, Update 6 also has something new for Battlemode. Enter an all-new arena, Corrosion! This update also features a full suite of enhancements, including several balance changes to improve your experience in Doom Eternal’s 2v1 multiplayer mode.

Bethesda Softworks, id Software, and NVIDIA worked together to bring NVIDIA DLSS and ray tracing to DOOM Eternal, and it is releasing today via a game patch. Gamers playing on the GeForce RTX gaming Platform got an instant upgrade today – better visuals with ray traced reflections and faster performance without sacrificing image quality with DLSS.

Key Features: 

  • Slayer 2.0: Unleash the overwhelming power of the DOOM Slayer. With updated armor and an arsenal of new and improved equipment, including a shoulder-mounted cannon with flamethrower, extendable blade, and a new dash ability, you’re faster and deadlier than ever. Destroy every demon in your path with an upgraded array of guns and mods, including the Super Shotgun’s new Meat Hook attachment to pull yourself point blank with the faces of hell. 
  • Rip More, Tear More: Obliterate more demons than ever before, each with their own attacks and abilities. Fan-favorite classics such as the Pain Elemental, Archvile, and Arachnotron make their return, while a horde of totally-new demons join the roster including the DOOM Hunter and corrupted Marauders.  DOOM Eternal’s “destructible demons” system takes your power fantasy to new levels by ensuring that every trigger pull has never felt better.
  • All-new Invasion: As the Slayer, allow real players to invade your campaign as demons for a dramatic and unpredictable twist anytime you’re playing the campaign. Or join the ranks of the damned yourself as you become a demon and invade a friend or other player’s campaign.  Invade others either by yourself or with another player, as part of a hunting party, to give the Slayer a true taste of Hell.
  • We’re Not on Mars Anymore: Rip and tear across epic, never-before-seen worlds. Witness the tumbling skyscrapers of Hell on Earth; battle through an invasion of the mammoth BFG 10,000 on Phobos; and discover the ancient secrets of the DOOM universe. With idTech7, every environment is brought to life in unprecedented detail.

Doom Eternal is currently available for Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PS4, PS5 and PC.


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