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Updated ESRB Ratings Hint at Imminent Doom 64 Release for PS5 and Xbox Series X

Recent updates to the ESRB ratings suggest a potential upcoming release of Doom 64 for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S consoles. While neither Bethesda nor id Software have made an official announcement, the updated ESRB listing strongly indicates the game is nearing release. This follows a pattern of the ESRB revealing game releases before official announcements, as seen with Felix the Cat's recent re-release.

The 1997 Nintendo 64 classic, Doom 64, received a remastered release for PS4 and Xbox One in 2020, featuring enhanced visuals and a new chapter. This new-gen port would bring the updated version to current-generation consoles. The ESRB rating doesn't currently list a PC version, though the 2020 release included a Steam version, and modding communities offer ways to experience Doom 64 on PC.

Given Bethesda's history of surprise releases for classic Doom titles, a stealth launch for Doom 64 remains a possibility. The existence of the ESRB rating itself suggests an imminent release, likely within the next few months, based on past release timelines following ESRB ratings.

Looking beyond Doom 64, 2025 promises further excitement for Doom fans with the anticipated release of Doom: The Dark Ages, potentially receiving an official launch date in January. Releasing updated versions of its classic titles provides Bethesda with a strategic way to build anticipation for the next installment in the long-running franchise.

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