As promised, id Software and Bethesda delivered a new look at Doom Eternal‘s first major single-player DLC expansion during today’s Gamescom Opening Night Live presentation. Doom Eternal: The Ancient Gods, Part One, is the first half a a two-part story in which the Doom Slayer confronts yet another ancient evil. The big announcement of Gamescom ONL, however, is The Ancient Gods, Part One‘s release date. Doom Eternal players can pick up the DLC starting October 20.
A new trailer for The Ancient Gods, Part One was also released alongside the new announcement. It shows off a ton of new content from the expansion, including new levels, new enemies, new NPCs, and hints of the DLC’s bigger story. For the most part, however, the trailer keeps The Ancient Gods‘ plot secret. Players will have to discover just what awaits the min the single-player DLC by experiencing it for themselves.
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Combat-wise, however, id makes clear that The Ancient Gods is going to deliver more of that adrenaline-fueled action that Doom Eternal players crave. The Doom Slayer is going to punch and shoot their way through whatever enemies stand in their way.
Doom Eternal: The Ancient Gods, Part One will be available to all players who purchased either the Doom Eternal Year One Pass or the game’s Digital Deluxe Edition. Alternatively, it can still be purchased via the Year One Pass for $29.99, which includes both DLC 1 and DLC 2, or it can be bought standalone for $19.99. Doom Eternal is required to play The Ancient Gods DLC.
Doom Eternal is available now on PC, PS4, Stadia, and Xbox One, with plans to launch on PS5, Switch, and Xbox Series X later this year.