DOOM 3 BFG Edition taking gamers back to Hell on the Xbox 360, PC and PS3 this Fall

Nope, it’s not DOOM 4 or another new DOOM game, but Bethesda Softworks and id Software today has announced that DOOM 3 BFG Edition is headed to the Xbox 360, PC, and for the first time, the PS3. The BFG edition will feature a remastered version of game itself along with the Resurrection of Evil add-on and seven brand new “The Lost Mission” levels. As a special bonus, both the original DOOM and DOOM II will also be bundled in there.

DOOM 3 BFG Edition is scheduled for a Fall release.

Check out the first trailer below and read on for the press release.
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Bethesda Softworks, a ZeniMax Media company, today announced that DOOM 3 BFG Edition will be available this Fall and features DOOM 3 and the Resurrection of Evil add-on pack, both of which have been completely re-mastered. The package also includes hours of new content ? seven new levels entitled ?The Lost Mission.? DOOM 3 BFG Edition is slated for release for the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PC and PlayStation 3 ? marking the first time any DOOM game has ever appeared on the PlayStation 3.

Re-mastered for Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3, this genre defining game and its expansion pack offers greatly enhanced graphics, deeply immersing the player in the demonic world of this terrifying horror masterpiece. Players will also experience a never-before-seen single-player story, ?The Lost Mission,? featuring seven heart-pounding levels that will once again have them on the edge of their seats.

DOOM 3, Resurrection of Evil, and ?The Lost Mission? have been optimized in 3D, featuring 5.1 surround sound, Xbox 360 Achievements, PlayStation 3 trophies, improved rendering and lighting, and a new check point save system allowing for smoother progression through the game. id Software has fine-tuned the controls to bring the intensity of the DOOM single and multiplayer experience to the consoles, and DOOM 3 now features the new armor-mounted flashlight, allowing players to illuminate dark corners and blast enemies at the same time.

?DOOM 3 was enthusiastically embraced by gamers worldwide at its release,? said John Carmack, Technical Director at id Software. ?Today, the full experience has been enhanced and extended to be better than ever, and is delivered across all the platforms with a silky smooth frame rate and highly responsive controls. New support for 3D TVs, monitors, and head mounted displays also allows players to experience the game with more depth than ever before. We think shooter fans everywhere will love it.?

As a special bonus, DOOM 3 BFG Edition will also include the original DOOM and DOOM 2 games, making it the definitive collection of the revolutionary games developed by id Software, the studio that pioneered the first-person shooter genre.

DOOM 3 BFG Edition has not yet been rated by the ESRB. For more information please visit www.facebook/Doom.