Although DOOM Eternal has been out for some time on other platforms, Nintendo Switch owners are eagerly awaiting when it will finally launch.
Speaking to Gamereactor, id Software’s Marty Stratton shared more details about Doom Eternal’s upcoming Switch port, namely that a release date will be “revealed soon”.
Interview highlights
- Talking about a release date pretty soon
- Nintendo Switch version has made great progress
- Will be a ‘feather in the cap’ for Panic Button
- Will be ‘every bit as good’ as DOOM 2016 was on Nintendo Switch
- DOOM 2016 felt a little bit like an experiment, and DOOM Eternal is another step
- Not watering it down at all, and people can expect the full experience
About DOOM Eternal
Developed by id Software, DOOM Eternal is the direct sequel to DOOM, winner of The Game Awards’ Best Action Game of 2016. Experience the ultimate combination of speed and power as you rip-and-tear your way across dimensions with the next leap in push-forward, first-person combat. Powered by id Tech 7 and set to an all-new pulse-pounding soundtrack composed by Mick Gordon, DOOM Eternal puts you in control of the unstoppable DOOM Slayer as you blow apart new and classic demons with powerful weapons in unbelievable and never-before-seen worlds.
As the DOOM Slayer, you return to find Earth has suffered a demonic invasion. Raze Hell and discover the Slayer’s origins and his enduring mission to rip and tear…until it is done. Experience the ultimate combination of speed and power as you battle your way across dimensions with the next leap in push-forward, first-person combat.
SLAYER THREAT LEVEL AT MAXIMUM
Armed with a shoulder-mounted flamethrower, retractable wrist-mounted blade, upgraded guns and mods, and abilities like the Double Dash, you’re faster, stronger, and more versatile than ever.
UNHOLY TRINITY
Take what you need from your enemies: Glory kill for extra health, incinerate for armor, and chainsaw demons to stock up on ammo to become the ultimate demon-slayer.
ENTER BATTLEMODE
A new 2 versus 1 multiplayer experience built from the ground up at id Software. A fully armed DOOM Slayer faces off against two player-controlled demons, fighting it out in a best of five round match of intense first-person combat.
