And some more essential stuff too

Doomdid what most people thought was impossible when it captured the essence of the 1993 game and adapted it to 2016 standards. It was an undertaking that seemed preordained to fall flat, but id Software did an incredible job makingDoomrelevant again. The game’s next update has a feature that adds a little more of the classic look to the new aesthetic.

OnBethesda’s site, the publisher lays bare everything that’s included inDoom‘s June 30 patch. One of the new features is an optional weapon placement that puts the gun (or chainsaw!) smack dab in the middle of the screen. That’s a nice touch that looks remarkablyclose to the original. Now get rid of the Y-axis.

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Another notable feature is the inclusion of a photo mode. That’s sure to turn out some truly gruesome screenshots. The rest of the update focuses largely on fixes and optimizations. The full list is included below. Jordan’s just happy that the IDKFA Trophy is getting fixed so that he can gobble up that platinum.

New Features and Optimizations

The opening area of the Whisper mission, in a small grove.

The Divide in the Cosmodrome, where the Guardian was resurrected.

A holofoil Ribbontail, as seen in collections.

The Phoneutria Fera hand cannon, inspired by the Season of the Haunted armor set. It has a unique, galactic glow.

Three Fuses appear in a match of Apex Legends' Wild Card mode.

Mad Maggie opens a supply bin and an item with a symbol indicating infinite ammo appears.

Legends slide through a zipline in King’s Canyon in Apex Legends.

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The Yeartide Apex tex Mechanica SMG with a Holofoil glow.