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new Doom ports add full mod support

new Doom ports add full mod support

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The newest official port of the classic ’90s shooters from id Software fully supports player-created mods and maps.

In less than 48 hours, the Doom + Doom II port has allowed gamers to shoot characters on their Xbox thanks to modders. Yesterday at QuakeCon, a new enhanced port of Doom and Doom II was announced, featuring some new content, including new official episodes.

More interestingly, the port introduces full mod support to all platforms, letting anyone upload custom maps and mods to be played on Xbox and PlayStation. Gamers are taking full advantage of this feature, adding famous maps and a variety of IP-infringing mods that may not stick around for long. On Thursday, after work, I booted up the new Doom + Doom II port on my Xbox Series X and started checking out the mods people had uploaded.

At first, it was just a few things like new levels and re-skins.

By the end of the night, I found a Super Mario Bros mod, multiple versions of classic mods, and even some controversial or inappropriate ones.

New Doom ports gain mod support

As of Friday morning, all of these mods are still available to play on my Xbox. Just a few minutes ago, I booted up the Super Mario Bros mod, which swaps out enemies, weapons, and sound effects with elements from the Nintendo franchise. It’s well-made and has been floating around the web since the early 2000s.

Another mod I checked out isn’t as well made and features characters replacing demons. It’s uncertain how long these mods will remain available. It can be assumed that Bethesda might soon sweep through and start removing mods that infringe on other intellectual properties.

Although modding has a long history of incorporating other franchises and characters into classic FPS games, Bethesda likely wants to avoid upsetting other companies or risking a lawsuit. However, if you’re quick enough, you can download some and check them out on Xbox or PlayStation and have some fun before any potential legal actions disrupt the experience.

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