It looks like the beginning of April is … doomed. Sorry. I’m so sorry. That was awful.
Developer Id Software revealed today that the closed beta test for Doom’s multiplayer will begin on March 31 for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC. It will last until April 3. Anyone who bought Wolfenstein: The New Order and redeemed the beta code that came with it can participate. The Doom series has sold over 10 million copies, so a new game in the franchise is a big deal.
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Betas are supposed to help developers find bugs before releasing the actual game, but they also serve as glorified demos that give players a free taste of an upcoming title. The full version of Doom launches on May 14. You can watch a new trailer for Doom below.
