Doom 64's Potential Next-Gen Arrival: PS5 and Xbox Series X/S Versions Hinted at by ESRB Rating Update
Recent updates to the ESRB ratings suggest a possible imminent release of Doom 64 for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S consoles. While neither Bethesda nor id Software have made an official announcement, the updated ESRB listing indicates the game is nearing release. This follows a pattern where ESRB ratings often precede official announcements, as seen with Felix the Cat's 2023 re-release.
The original Doom 64, a Nintendo 64 exclusive, received a 2020 port for PS4 and Xbox One, featuring enhanced visuals and a new chapter. This new rating suggests Bethesda is bringing the classic title to current-gen platforms. The absence of a PC rating in this update is notable, although the 2020 version included a Steam release, and PC players can already experience a Doom 64 experience through modding existing Doom titles.
Given Bethesda's history of surprise releases for older Doom titles, a stealth launch for Doom 64 on PS5 and Xbox Series X/S remains a possibility. The ESRB rating's timing—often just months before release—suggests a relatively quick arrival.
Looking Ahead to 2025:
Beyond the potential Doom 64 re-release, fans can anticipate Doom: The Dark Ages, rumored for a January 2025 release date announcement, with a full launch likely sometime that year. Remastering classic titles like Doom 64 could serve as a strategic move by Bethesda to build anticipation for the next major installment in the long-running franchise.
Key Points:
- Updated ESRB ratings list Doom 64 for PS5 and Xbox Series X/S.
- No official announcement from Bethesda or id Software yet.
- Past ESRB ratings have accurately predicted game releases before official announcements.
- Doom: The Dark Ages is expected in 2025.
