Fans know more than ever about Doom: The Dark Ages after Xbox Developer Direct, including why the game won't include a multiplayer mode. The upcoming prequel to Doom and Doom Eternal will take the series in new directions in several ways, including with its single-player-only focus. While some may be disappointed at the break from tradition, the team behind Doom: The Dark Ages has a reasonable explanation behind the decision.
Many say the original Doom was the first shooter with online multiplayer, or at least the first game to bring it into the mainstream. Considering that legacy, it may strike some as a surprise that id Software is choosing to focus solely on the campaign in their latest entry. As dramatic a departure as it may be, though, it could let the game reach heights the series hasn't been able to in previous titles.
It is clear that Doom: The Dark Ages is slowing things down compared to the twitchy gameplay of Eternal, meaning one area of gameplay needs to shine.
In a Q&A at Xbox's Developer Direct reported by Eurogamer, executive producer Marty Stratton announced Doom: The Dark Ages will be campaign-only and cited the story mode's...
