Since Doom Eternal released in March, id Software has put out a number of updates giving players more reasons to rip and tear through demons all over again. The development team is currently working on Doom Eternal‘s first story DLC, The Ancient Gods, which will be officially unveiled during Gamescom on August 27. Before then, a new free update to the game has brought in additional render modes for fans to take some impressive screenshots.
Different render modes allow players to go through an adventure with interesting perspectives, such as Sucker Punch Productions’ Ghost of Tsushima having a “Kurosawa Mode” that turns the game into a classic black-and-white samurai film. Doom Eternal now has eight visual options, according to a trailer released today: retro handheld, black and white, VHS, dots, classic, retro console, cinematic, and gritty.
A few of these options; black and white, gritty, cinematic, and classic; were available when Doom Eternal Update 2 added a new multiplayer map and more in June. Retro handheld mode is perhaps the most striking new style for Doom Eternal, as it renders the game in varying shades of green like the original Game Boy, diametrically opposing its typically red-heavy world. Dots mode also stands out for making the game look like a pop art comic book.
The latest id Software hit has seen a rocky history with updates and additions, from fairly well-received new cosmetic options and battle pass unlockables to Doom Eternal being review bombed after implementing Denuvo anti-cheat software that many consider too invasive. That controversial change was ultimately reversed following its severe backlash.
Where these new render modes may stand out best is on next-generation consoles. Bethesda confirmed earlier this month that Doom Eternal and Elder Scrolls Online will have free next-gen upgrades, and it’s hard to imagine a hyper-stylized look like retro handheld will be anything other than stunning with updated graphical capabilities on the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X.
Despite its missteps, Doom Eternal has been one of the highest-rated games of 2020 based on review scores from the aggregate site OpenCritic. With new additions like interesting render modes and the promise of major story-driven DLC coming down the line, the game will undoubtedly continue to stick in people’s minds as an excellent example of what the first-person shooter genre is capable of.
Doom Eternal is available now for PC, PS4, Stadia, and Xbox One. PS5, Switch, and Xbox Series X versions are in development.
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