This past week, Bethesda released a free quality of life update for DOOM Eternal for next-gen consoles and PC. The update saw improvements for visuals, performance, and even a new level. With all these updates, you know we had to put it through the paces.
In the latest edition of The Gameplay Corner, we play DOOM Eternal on PlayStation 5 at 4K 60fps. Check out this jaw-dropping gameplay without commentary.
More on the DOOM Eternal free update for next-gen consoles, below:
Xbox Series X
Three New Graphics Modes
Ray Tracing Mode running at 1800p/60 FPS
Performance Mode running at 1800p/120 FPS
Balanced Mode running at 4K/60 FPS
HDR 10 in any Graphics Mode
Ultra-Quality Style Graphics Settings
Cross-Gen BATTLEMODE support with Xbox One
Variable Refresh Rate
Variable Rate Shading
Xbox Series S
Two New Graphics Modes
Performance Mode running at 1080p/120 FPS
Balanced Mode running at 1440p/60 FPS
HDR 10 in any Graphics Mode
Cross-Gen BATTLEMODE support with Xbox One
Variable Refresh Rate
Variable Rate Shading
**NOTE**: Ray Tracing Mode is not available on Xbox Series S
PlayStation 5
Three New Graphics Modes
Ray Tracing Mode running at 1800p/60 FPS
Performance Mode running at 1584p/120 FPS
Balanced Mode running at 4K/60 FPS
HDR 10 in any Graphics Mode
Ultra-Quality Style Graphics Settings
Cross-Gen BATTLEMODE support with PlayStation 4
DualSense™ adaptive trigger support
PC
Ray Tracing Mode: Availability and performance depends on the player’s PC hardware.
Please note all resolutions listed above have dynamic resolution scaling enabled. Compatible monitor required for Graphics Modes and HDR. Performance Mode requires a 120hz compatible display. Balanced & Performance Modes not available with Ray Tracing. All resolutions listed require a compatible display.
New Master Level: Taras Nabad
Update 6 also includes a new Master Level for players on all systems to take on. The capital of Argent D’Nur, Taras Nabad was once the victim of a major demonic invasion that further cemented the legend of the DOOM Slayer. Now it’s time to return to the city in the Master Level challenge to show those demons that the first time wasn’t a fluke!
New BATTLEMODE Arena & More
DOOM Eternal’s 2v1 BATTLEMODE is also getting some new turf with an all-new arena: Corrosion. Update 6 also features a host of BATTLEMODE improvements, enhancing DOOM Eternal’s multiplayer mode with multiple bandwidth
optimizations, bug fixes and a whole host of balance changes.
