Delisted FPS Games Might be Returning with PS5 and Xbox Series Ports

The Return of Doom? Slayers Collection Rumored for PS5 and Xbox Series X/S

The Doom Slayers Collection, a compilation featuring four iconic Doom games, may be making a comeback on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S. This follows its delisting from digital stores in 2024. Recent ESRB ratings strongly suggest a re-release on current-gen consoles, excluding the Nintendo Switch and last-generation systems.

The collection, originally launched in 2019, includes remasters of Doom, Doom II, Doom III, and the 2016 Doom reboot. The 1993 original Doom significantly impacted the first-person shooter genre, introducing groundbreaking features like 3D graphics and multiplayer capabilities. Its enduring legacy makes this potential return even more significant.

The ESRB's "M" rating for the collection, specifically listing PS5 and Xbox Series X/S alongside PC, fuels speculation. Notably, Doom 64 also received an ESRB rating for these platforms. This is particularly relevant because the physical version of the Slayers Collection included a Doom 64 download code. This pattern aligns with Bethesda's past practice of re-releasing titles, as seen with the Doom + Doom II combined package. It also mirrors id Software's history of porting its games to current-gen consoles, as exemplified by Quake II.

Beyond the potential Slayers Collection return, fans eagerly await Doom: The Dark Ages. This highly anticipated prequel, slated for release on PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC in 2025, promises a unique medieval twist on the established sci-fi franchise.

Games Included in Doom Slayers Collection:

• Doom
• Doom II
• Doom III
• Doom (2016)