other Doom Open Beta Starts Today

[Night Hunter]

Following a closed beta test earlier this year, an open beta for id Software's new shooter Doom is now available across PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC. 

 

PS4 (5.4 GB)

Xbox One (8.57 GB)

PC (22 GB minimum required space)

Beta players will get to try Doom's team deathmatch and Warpath modes on the Heatwave and Infernal maps. You can learn more about these through GameSpot's previous coverage: maps, modes.

 

Here is a full rundown of what's included in the Doom beta, as written by id Software:

 

Maps: Heatwave and Infernal

Game Modes: 6v6 Team Deathmatch and Warpath

Demon: Revenant

Weapons: Rocket Launcher, Plasma Rifle, Super Shotgun, Vortex Rifle, Static Rifle, Heavy Assault Rifle, and Lightning Gun

Power Weapons: Gauss Cannon

Equipment: Frag Grenade, Personal Teleporter, Siphon Grenade

 The trial period ends on April 17 across all platforms, though it's not clear exactly what time that day it will come to a close.

 

Doom is slated for a May 13 release date. In other news about the game, Bethesda recently announced the game's post-launch DLC, which will include more maps, weapons, items, and customization options.

 

Source http://www.gamespot.com/articles/psa-doom-open-beta-starts-today-on-ps4-xbox-one-pc/1100-6438884/

[Thule]

Awesome.  Thanks for the heads up.  I set Steam to download tonight.