As we get closer to DOOM's May 13 release date, developer id Software and publisher Bethesda Softworks will run a closed multiplayer beta test for the upcoming reboot of the first person shooter franchise from March 31 to April 3 on the Xbox One, PC and PlayStation 4.
People who digitally pre-ordered or ordered Wolfenstein: The New Order prior to May 26, 2014 will be able to join the closed beta test for DOOM, along with people who bought the physical version of Wolfenstein: The New Order and got a DOOM beta code. Here's what will be included in the multiplayer test.
- Maps: Heatwave and Infernal
- Game Modes: 6v6 Team Deathmatch and Warpath
- Demon: Revenant
- Weapons: Rocket Launcher, Plasma Rifle, Super Shotgun, Vortex Rifle, Static Rifle, Heavy Assault Rifle, and Lightning Gun
- Power Weapons: Gauss Cannon
- Equipment: Frag Grenade, Personal Teleporter, Siphon Grenade
If you are running a PC, you will download your DOOM closed beta test via Steam. Here is what your PC will need to run the beta:
Minimal requirements:
- Windows 7, Windows 8.1, Windows 10 (64-bit versions only)
- Intel Core i5-2400 or better / AMD FX-8320 or better
- 8GB RAM
- 720p
- NVIDIA GeForce GTX 670 (2GB) or better / AMD Radeon HD 7870 (2GB) or better
- Up to 22GB HDD space
- Steam account
- Broadband internet connection
Recommended specs:
- Windows 7, Windows 8.1, Windows 10 (64-bit versions only)
- Intel Core i7-3770 or better / AMD FX-8350 or better
- 8GB RAM
- 1080p
- NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 (4GB) or better / AMD Radeon R9 290 (4GB) or better
- Up to 22GB HDD space
- Steam account
- Broadband internet connection
The closed beta of DOOM won't contain any of the game's single player content, nor the Snapmap mod tools.
