Players waiting for the next chapter in the DOOM franchise have reason to hope, as id Software confirms a new title is in active development. This news arrives despite recent layoffs at the studio, signaling that major project work continues alongside staff reductions. The announcement addresses long-standing speculation about the studio's future direction and confirms that the core team remains focused on building new games rather than shifting to support roles.
Studio maintains flagship team size despite recent workforce reductions
The development effort involves a dedicated team that id Software says is comparable in size to the group that built the 2016 DOOM reboot. id Software stated that it still has the team it needs to build the games and technology it is known for. This structural stability suggests the studio intends to maintain its high-output schedule for flagship franchises despite the recent organizational changes.
Tom Warren from The Verge reported that the team is now in the early stages of developing a new DOOM game. At this point, very little is known about the rumored new DOOM game. The report does not mention a title, setting, gameplay direction, or release window, leaving fans with only the confirmation that work has begun.
The studio plans to discuss future projects at QuakeCon in August, which will likely provide more concrete details about the upcoming title. We touched on id Software Confirms id Tech Engine in our earlier Id software coverage, noting the studio's commitment to its proprietary technology. For now, the primary takeaway is that the DOOM franchise is moving forward with a new entry, even if the specifics remain under wraps.
id Software is developing a new DOOM game, and development is in the early stages. Recent layoffs at id Software have not halted major project development. The studio claims its current team size is comparable to the DOOM (2016) development team. The studio plans to discuss future projects at QuakeCon in August.
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