id Software is developing its next game with teams in Texas and Frankfurt, and Hugo Martin is returning as game director. Bethesda confirmed the project during Xbox’s 25th-anniversary announcements.
The publisher’s announcement identifies the two teams and Martin’s role. The game’s title, franchise, platforms, and release window have yet to be announced.
Meanwhile, id is continuing to support Doom: The Dark Ages. Slaughter Mode arrives on November 16, introducing escalating rounds of randomized enemies, bosses, and arenas, with rewards that build as players progress.
According to Xbox’s anniversary recap, the mode comes at no additional cost to owners of the Revelations DLC, Premium Edition, or Premium Upgrade.
The new-project confirmation also follows a difficult year for the studio. As covered in our look at id’s long-term hiring philosophy, the July layoffs eliminated a reported 136 roles.
Official Doom: The Dark Ages artwork: id Software / Bethesda Softworks.
