This page is for the 2020 Unity re-release. For the original 1993 game, see Doom (1993). For the 2016 game, see Doom (2016). For the version included in the BFG Edition, see Doom 3: BFG Edition.
Key points
- Re-release of Doom (1993), bringing with it official 60 FPS support, 16:9 widescreen presentation, and other changes.
- PC version supports loading custom vanilla-compatible and DeHackEd WADs.[2][3]
General information
- Doom Wiki
- Doomworld — A major fansite for the series
- Bethesda.net Community Forums
- Steam Community Discussions
Availability
Source |
DRM |
Notes |
Keys |
OS |
Bethesda.net |
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DRM-free when launched directly from executable. Bethesda.net account creation can be skipped, however, an account is required to download add-ons. Also includes the MS-DOS version of Doom (1993), pre-packaged with DOSBox. |
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Steam |
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Can be played without Steam.[4] Bethesda.net account creation can be skipped, however, an account is required to download add-ons. Also includes the MS-DOS version of Doom (1993), pre-packaged with DOSBox. |
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- The IWAD from the MS-DOS version of Doom (1993) included in the Bethesda.net version of Doom Classic has changes similar to Doom 3: BFG Edition and is not compatible with some source ports.[5]
- The MS-DOS IWAD in the Steam release is unmodified.
DLC and expansion packs
Name |
Notes |
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Final Doom - TNT: Evilution |
One of the halves of Final Doom by TeamTNT. |
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Final Doom - The Plutonia Experiment |
One of the halves of Final Doom by Dario Casali and Milo Casali. |
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SIGIL |
Fifth episode released by John Romero for the 25th anniversary of Doom. |
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Double Impact |
An episode replacement add-on by Matt Cibulas (RottKing) and Ralph Vickers (Ralphis). |
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Deathless |
A megawad add-on by James Paddock (Jimmy). |
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No End in Sight |
A megawad add-on by Emil Brundage (NaturalTvventy), Xaser Acheron, and Christopher Lutz. |
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BTSX Episode 1 |
A megawad/partial conversion add-on by Back to Saturn X Team. |
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BTSX Episode 2 |
A megawad/partial conversion add-on by Back to Saturn X Team. |
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REKKR |
A Norse-themed total conversion add-on by Mockingbird Software. |
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- All add-ons are available for free.
Essential improvements
Skip intro videos
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
Save game data location
Video
Graphics feature |
State |
Notes |
Widescreen resolution |
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Added in the September 3, 2020 update.[3] Game screen can be rendered to 16:9 or pillarboxed to 4:3, however, 4:3 resolutions are not available. |
Multi-monitor |
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Ultra-widescreen |
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4K Ultra HD |
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Natively runs at 1067x600 (960x600 in 4:3) and upscales to the set resolution |
Field of view (FOV) |
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Windowed |
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Borderless fullscreen windowed |
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Default behavior. |
Anisotropic filtering (AF) |
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See the glossary page for potential workarounds. |
Anti-aliasing (AA) |
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See the glossary page for potential workarounds. |
Vertical sync (Vsync) |
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Vsync option added in the September 3, 2020 update.[3] |
60 FPS and 120+ FPS |
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Option for 30, 60, 120, 144, 165, 240, and 0 (unlocked) framerate cap added in the September 3, 2020 update.[3] |
High dynamic range display (HDR) |
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See the glossary page for potential alternatives. |
- The game engine may allow for manual configuration of the game via its variables. See the Unity page for more details.
Input
Keyboard and controller remapping.
Gameplay control settings.
Audio
Audio feature |
State |
Notes |
Separate volume controls |
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Master, Music, SFX |
Surround sound |
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Stereo |
Subtitles |
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No spoken dialogue. |
Closed captions |
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Mute on focus lost |
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Localizations
Language |
UI |
Audio |
Sub |
Notes |
English |
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No spoken dialogue. |
Spanish |
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Network
Multiplayer types
Type |
Native |
Players |
Notes |
Local play |
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4 |
Versus, Co-op Player #1 is locked to mouse/keyboard and the first connected XInput controller. Two XInput controllers (or a controller of another type) are at least required to be connected to allow player #2 to use the second controller.[7] |
LAN play |
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Online play |
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Other information
API
Executable |
32-bit |
64-bit |
Notes |
Windows |
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Middleware
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Middleware |
Notes |
Input |
Rewired |
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Mods
Doom Widescreen Modding Assets
- A collection of widescreen-friendly art assets drawn by Stephen "Scuba Steve" Browning (originally created from an unrelated widescreen project by Nash Muhandes) featured in the 2019 Unity re-release has been made available for personal use with compatible source ports.[11] The widescreen assets for Doom, Doom II, and Final Doom can be downloaded here. For the other Doom-related expansions not covered in the official download, see this Google Drive folder hosted by Stephen Browning.[12]
Restoring altered content in Doom Classic's IWAD
- The red cross symbols on recovery items were altered and the secret Nine Inch Nails logo found in E4M1 was removed to avoid trademark infringement in the IWAD used for Doom Classic.[13]
- Requires the original MS-DOS
DOOM.WAD
file. Make a back up of Doom Classic's doom.wad
file before using these modifications.
Replace Doom Classic's IWAD with the original MS-DOS version's IWAD[14]
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- Copy The Ultimate Doom's MS-DOS
DOOM.WAD file found in <path-to-game> . See the 1993 version's article for common installation locations.
- Browse to your Doom Classic installation folder and go to
<path-to-game>\DOOM_Data\StreamingAssets , then paste the original DOOM.WAD into this folder, replacing the stock doom.wad file used by Doom Classic.
Notes
- Reverts the new widescreen assets to the original 4:3 assets.
- Only applies to The Ultimate Doom in Doom Classic; the downloadable Final Doom and BTSX add-on WADs will not be affected.
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Restore the changes via SLADE[15]
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A Steam Guide written by AmethystViper provides instructions on how to restore the altered contents of Doom Classic's IWAD among other tweaks through the use of the SLADE editor tool. The guide can be viewed here.
Notes
- Retains the new widescreen assets featured in Doom Classic's IWAD.
- Instructions can also be applied to the downloadable add-ons WADs that have similar alterations.
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System requirements
Windows |
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Minimum |
Operating system (OS) |
Windows XP/Vista |
Processor (CPU) |
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System memory (RAM) |
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Hard disk drive (HDD) |
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- A 64-bit operating system is required.
Notes
- ↑ Unity engine build: 2018.3.12f1[1]
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:
References