This past week has been full of unexpected news for Xbox fans. On Monday, it was revealed thatMicrosoft has acquired ZeniMax Mediafor $7.5 billion, which gives it ownership over developers like Bethesda, Arkane Studios, and id Software. It seems like this new purchase by Microsoft is already starting to pay off for Xbox, which announced today thatDoom Eternalwill be coming to Xbox Game Pass soon.
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The press release put out by Xbox today goes on to remind fans thatDoom Eternal’sThe Ancient Gods - Part OneDLC will be releasing on October 20 on the Xbox Store. However, whether or not the new DLC will be apart of Xbox Game Pass' offering is unclear. That being said, Xbox has added DLC for first-party titles on Game Pass at no additional cost before, such asThe Master Chief Collection, so it doesn’t seem outside the realm of possibility.
Doom Eternalcoming to Game Pass also spells good things for those who pre-ordered the Xbox Series X or S. Bethesda confirmed that bothDoom EternalandThe Elder Scrolls Onlinewould both be receiving free next-gen upgradeslast month, so players who managed to get their hands on a Series X pre-order can take comfort in the fact they will be able to rip and tear in 4K once it launches in November.
While Xbox fans will likely be excited to pick up the Doomslayer’s latest adventure through Game Pass, Nintendo Switch players are likely less happy. DespiteDoom Eternalreleasing on June 13, 2025, the promised Switch port still has not been released, primarily due to the developers having to work from home during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Marty Stratton, executive producer at id Software, recently gave an update to players saying theNintendo Switch port was very close to being finished. So while Xbox players will be diving intoDoom Eternalon Game Pass October 1, it looks like Switch players may only need to wait a little longer for their opportunity.
Doom Eternalis available now on PC, PS4, Stadia, and Xbox One, with versions for PS5, Switch, and Xbox Series X in development
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