Prior to the release of DOOM (2016) the game made its playable debut with a multiplayer beta that was admittedly quite average. Although quickly overshadowed by the brilliant single-player the post-release roadmap focused heavily on the lackluster deathmatch - initially at least. With DOOM Eternal firing on all cylinders, it too is getting a PvP mode, but one with a twist.

Called Battlemode it presents a 2v1 multiplayer mode where the 1 in this case is a fully armed Doom Slayer going up against 2 player controlled demons. Echoes of Evolve, but faster-paced and very DOOM. It looks awesome.



This is being built from the ground-up by id Software too, with the goal being to pit the skill of a seasoned DOOM player against the strategy of ability-based demons.

For more on DOOM Eternal check out our recent extended hands-on preview.