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DoomandDoom 2have received update 2, introducing multiplayer mod support for both games across several platforms, including the Nintendo Switch. Alongside mod support, both classicDoomgames are getting numerous improvements and fixes with this update.
Doomfirst appeared on the video game scene more than 30 yearsago, yet its influence still endures, particularly in the FPS genre. Over the years, and thanks to advancements in technology, theDoomfranchise has undergone several changes and improvements, enhancing the graphics and refining the frenetic, fun experience of the original title. Even thoughDoomhas evolved, and players can now enjoy modern entries in the franchise, many still gravitate toward the classic titles.
Fans of the original games will be pleased to know thatDoomandDoom 2’s update 2 is already live, bringing significant new additions related to mods. Across all platforms, when players want touse mods inDoom, the game host must activate them before entering the multiplayer menu, and every player in the game must have the same mod installed. They should also keep in mind that mods must be created using Vanilla DOOM, DeHackEd, MBF21, and BOOM.
Among other changes across all platforms, update 2 rectifies an issue with door colors in the automap, fixes multiple crashes that occurred when loading saved games, and more. RegardingDoom’s multiplayer, the update introduces a change that allows all players in co-op missions to pick up items, adds a spectator mode when players die, expands player colors in-game and on scoreboards, and optimizes multiplayer networking code. Additionally, certain animations have been fine-tuned, along with fixes addressing issues where players would lose their weapons upon respawning.
DoomandDoom 2players on the Nintendo Switch will now see that mod subscriptions work across multiple user profiles. For PC players, mod screenshots with spaces or special characters in their file names should now upload correctly in most cases. Moreover, this patch includes numerous mod compatibility updates. Many issues related to gameplay errors, glitches, bugs, and UI have been resolved, ensuring a smoother experience when using mods.
The classicDoomcommunity continues to thrive—not only by actively playing the games but also by contributing to the modding scene and introducing new additions. A current trend in the community involvesDoomplayers porting the original game to unexpected devices, including an alarm clock, a car stereo, and, most recently, a PDF file. As players dive into update 2,DoomandDoom 2fans have plenty of new features to enjoy.
Doom (1993)
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Developed by id Software, and originally released in 1993, DOOM pioneered and popularized the first-person shooter, setting a standard for all FPS games. An enhanced version was released on PC, consoles, and mobile devices in 2019. Now, you’re able to get the enhanced version of the base game and the additional content here.StoryYou’re a marine—one of Earth’s best—recently assigned to the Union Aerospace Corporation (UAC) research facility on Mars. When the UAC’s teleportation gateway between the moons of Phobos and Deimos malfunctioned, something evil was created: a portal to H
