Update: DOOM Eternal Free Next-Gen Upgrade Available Now!

Update 30/06/21: The free next-gen upgrade for DOOM Eternal is available now for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S alongside side the release of a new content update.

🔥 Update 6 is available now 🔥
🆓Free next-gen update offers three new graphics modes (including Ray Tracing & 4K at 60 FPS)
👿 Taras Nabad Master Level
👿 New BATTLEMODE Arena: Corrosion
📰 Release Notes: https://t.co/BLFAMOSpua pic.twitter.com/F4LuDCSrnC

— DOOM (@DOOM) June 29, 2021

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Original Story: 14/06/21: The free next-gen upgrade for DOOM Eternal arrives later this month on June 29^th. So, we’ve not got long to wait!

Those who already own DOOM Eternal will get the free next-gen upgrade, otherwise the native PS5 and Xbox Series X|S version is available for all to buy.

The upgrade will give players the choice of prioritising visuals, performance, or a bit in-between. Resolution can be upped to 2160p, while the framerate can target a super-slick 120 frames per second.

DOOM Eternal’s free Next-Gen update on June 29th offers improved visuals with ray tracing and 4K all delivered at 60 FPS. #XboxBethesdahttps://t.co/xqmQCR3Kzj pic.twitter.com/SHCJgs3oY7

— Bethesda (@bethesda) June 13, 2021

Details of the next-gen performance and visual upgrades for each platform can be found below.

In my review of DOOM Eternal, I said: “this is one of the most fun and oddly therapeutic games that I’ve played.”

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Next-Gen Update Features Breakdown

Xbox Series X

• Performance Mode: 1800p – 120 FPS
• Balanced Mode: 2160p – 60 FPS
• Ray Tracing Mode: 1800p – 60 FPS

Xbox Series S

• Performance Mode: 1080p – 120 FPS
• Balanced Mode: 1440p – 60 FPS
• Ray Tracing Mode: Not Available

PlayStation 5

• Performance Mode: 1584p – 120 FPS
• Balanced Mode: 2160p – 60 FPS
• Ray Tracing Mode: 1800p – 60 FPS

PC

• Ray Tracing Mode: Availability and performance depend on a user’s PC hardware.

All modes feature dynamic resolution scaling. Balanced & Performance Modes not available with Ray Tracing. Performance Mode requires a 120hz compatible display. Balanced Mode requires a 4K compatible display.

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