The following large Doom sport, Doom: The Darkish Ages, arrives subsequent month. And to assist rejoice, Xbox has introduced two new Doom-themed controllers, certainly one of which options spikes, blood, and demonic glyphs.
Formally revealed in January, Doom: The Darkish Ages is an enormous and awesome-looking prequel to the latest Doom video games from id Software program and Bethesda. The upcoming FPS is ready to launch on Could 15 for Xbox, PlayStation, and PC. Darkish Ages tells the story of the Doom Slayer aka Doom Man’s conflict in opposition to Hell and all of the nasty monsters that decision the realm residence. It’ll characteristic large mechs and dragons, and is perhaps the best sport I’ve seen in years. So I’m not stunned the brand new Xbox controller impressed by the sport can also be fairly dang cool.
On April 16, Xbox introduced a brand new, limited-edition $80 Doom controller that’s obtainable now till it sells out. The controller is designed to seem like the Doom Slayer’s armor, full with some blood splatter and the Slayer’s image carved into the precise deal with.
One bit I actually like in regards to the new controller is that it options 3D spikes close to the Xbox information button. Now in fact, these aren’t very large or tremendous sharp, however it’s a pleasant contact that makes this really feel like greater than only a repaint of a typical Xbox gamepad.
Past the brand new controller, Microsoft additionally unveiled a special Doom-themed Xbox Elite Controller that’s darker and extra sinister wanting. That one isn’t out but, however you’ll be able to pre-order it beginning at the moment. It does value $200, so hold that in thoughts. There’s additionally a brand new Xbox Collection X console wrap that turns your console right into a shrine devoted to the Doom Slayer. That is out now for $55, however is simply obtainable on the Microsoft Retailer.
I’m very tempted to choose up that customary Xbox controller with the blood and spikes. It seems like the proper method to play Doom: The Darkish Ages when it arrives on Could 15. Properly, I imply the precise excellent method to play is on a PC with a keyboard and mouse, however this is perhaps the second greatest method to kill demons subsequent month.
