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Bethesda Resurrects Classic Doom Duo Heretic + Hexen With 'Improved Performance for Modern Platforms'
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<blockquote data-quote="Admin" data-source="post: 68160" data-attributes="member: 1"><p><img src="https://assets-prd.ignimgs.com/2025/08/07/hereticthumb-1754599034047.png" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " data-size="" style="" /></p><p>Bethesda has confirmed <a href="https://www.ign.com/games/heretic" target="_blank"><u>Heretic</u></a> + <a href="https://www.ign.com/games/hexen" target="_blank"><u>Hexen</u></a> — the definitive re-release of two genre-shaping first-person shooters — are out now on PC, PlayStation 4, PS5, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One and Xbox Series X/S.</p><p></p><p>id Software worked "in partnership" with Nightdive Studios to release this updated collection, featuring the "two classics that helped shape the genre." The games have "been restored with improved performance for modern platforms with an enhanced soundtrack from Andrew Hulshult, online cross-platform and local split-screen deathmatch and co-op modes, in-game mod support, and more."</p><p></p><p>Here's what you get in the new collection:</p><p></p><ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Heretic: Shadow of the Serpent Riders</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Hexen: Beyond Heretic</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Hexen: Deathkings of the Dark Citadel</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Two all-new episodes created in collaboration between individuals at id Software + Nightdive Studios:<ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Heretic: Faith Renewed</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Hexen: Vestiges of Grandeur</li> </ul></li> </ul><p></p><p>That's not all, either; at today's QuakeCon stream, we also learned that <a href="https://www.ign.com/games/doom-the-dark-ages" target="_blank"><u>Doom: The Dark Ages</u></a>' Update 2 is now live, bringing "all-new free content, tons of bug fixes, and quality of life improvements, inviting players to continue their fight against the forces of Hell in the Ripatorium." The latter is a brand-new endless arena mode to the game, offering customisable waves and time-limit challenges.</p><p></p><p>Jump into Doom: The Dark Ages between now and September 2 to secure two free skins, and complete the three new arenas available in the Ripatorium to earn the Perfection Doom Slayer skin, too.</p><p></p><p><a href="https://www.ign.com/articles/doom-the-dark-ages-review" target="_blank"><u>We awarded Doom: The Dark Ages an Amazing 9/10 in our review</u></a>, writing: "Doom: The Dark Ages may strip away the mobility focus of Doom Eternal, but replaces it with a very weighty and powerful style of play that is different from anything the series has done before, and still immensely satisfying in its own way." <a href="https://www.ign.com/articles/doom-the-dark-ages-the-biggest-launch-in-ids-history-but-no-sales-figure-yet" target="_blank"><u>It secured three 3 million players in its opening week</u></a>.</p><p></p><p></p><p><em>Vikki Blake is a reporter for IGN, as well as a critic, columnist, and consultant with 15+ years experience working with some of the world's biggest gaming sites and publications. She's also a Guardian, Spartan, Silent Hillian, Legend, and perpetually High Chaos. Find her at </em><a href="https://bsky.app/profile/vixx.bsky.social" target="_blank"><em>BlueSky</em></a><em>.</em></p><p></p><p><a href="https://www.ign.com/articles/bethesda-resurrects-classic-doom-duo-heretic-hexen-with-improved-performance-for-modern-platforms" target="_blank">Continue reading...</a></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Admin, post: 68160, member: 1"] [IMG]https://assets-prd.ignimgs.com/2025/08/07/hereticthumb-1754599034047.png[/IMG] Bethesda has confirmed [URL='https://www.ign.com/games/heretic'][U]Heretic[/U][/URL] + [URL='https://www.ign.com/games/hexen'][U]Hexen[/U][/URL] — the definitive re-release of two genre-shaping first-person shooters — are out now on PC, PlayStation 4, PS5, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One and Xbox Series X/S. id Software worked "in partnership" with Nightdive Studios to release this updated collection, featuring the "two classics that helped shape the genre." The games have "been restored with improved performance for modern platforms with an enhanced soundtrack from Andrew Hulshult, online cross-platform and local split-screen deathmatch and co-op modes, in-game mod support, and more." Here's what you get in the new collection: [LIST] [*]Heretic: Shadow of the Serpent Riders [*]Hexen: Beyond Heretic [*]Hexen: Deathkings of the Dark Citadel [*]Two all-new episodes created in collaboration between individuals at id Software + Nightdive Studios: [LIST] [*]Heretic: Faith Renewed [*]Hexen: Vestiges of Grandeur [/LIST] [/LIST] That's not all, either; at today's QuakeCon stream, we also learned that [URL='https://www.ign.com/games/doom-the-dark-ages'][U]Doom: The Dark Ages[/U][/URL]' Update 2 is now live, bringing "all-new free content, tons of bug fixes, and quality of life improvements, inviting players to continue their fight against the forces of Hell in the Ripatorium." The latter is a brand-new endless arena mode to the game, offering customisable waves and time-limit challenges. Jump into Doom: The Dark Ages between now and September 2 to secure two free skins, and complete the three new arenas available in the Ripatorium to earn the Perfection Doom Slayer skin, too. [URL='https://www.ign.com/articles/doom-the-dark-ages-review'][U]We awarded Doom: The Dark Ages an Amazing 9/10 in our review[/U][/URL], writing: "Doom: The Dark Ages may strip away the mobility focus of Doom Eternal, but replaces it with a very weighty and powerful style of play that is different from anything the series has done before, and still immensely satisfying in its own way." [URL='https://www.ign.com/articles/doom-the-dark-ages-the-biggest-launch-in-ids-history-but-no-sales-figure-yet'][U]It secured three 3 million players in its opening week[/U][/URL]. [I]Vikki Blake is a reporter for IGN, as well as a critic, columnist, and consultant with 15+ years experience working with some of the world's biggest gaming sites and publications. She's also a Guardian, Spartan, Silent Hillian, Legend, and perpetually High Chaos. Find her at [/I][URL='https://bsky.app/profile/vixx.bsky.social'][I]BlueSky[/I][/URL][I].[/I] [url="https://www.ign.com/articles/bethesda-resurrects-classic-doom-duo-heretic-hexen-with-improved-performance-for-modern-platforms"]Continue reading...[/url] [/QUOTE]
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