Few studios have had a greater impact on first-person shooters than id Software. From establishing the foundations of the modern FPS genre with DOOM and Quake to delivering some of the most technically impressive shooters in recent years, the developer has built a reputation that continues to carry considerable weight across the industry. Now, with its latest DOOM project approaching the finish line, the studio has confirmed that its next game is already in development.

The announcement came during Xbox's 25th anniversary Fan Fest celebration in Seattle. Xbox CEO Asha Sharma highlighted the studio's contributions to the genre while revealing that development had begun on another project.

Sharma also pointed to the upcoming release of Slaughter Mode for DOOM: The Dark Ages, scheduled for November 16, as the final major content milestone for the game.

Shortly afterward, id Software shared its own statement, confirming that the new project is being developed by teams in Texas and Frankfurt, with Hugo Martin once again handling game direction.

The studio expressed excitement about the project but cautioned that it will be some time before it is ready to reveal more.

Could id Software Be Returning to Quake?

Naturally, the announcement has sparked speculation about which franchise id Software might revisit next. The studio is best known for DOOM and Quake, but the two series have followed very different paths over the years.

DOOM has enjoyed a major resurgence since its 2016 revival, with DOOM Eternal and DOOM: The Dark Ages continuing the franchise's modern run. Quake, meanwhile, has received considerably less attention as a major single-player franchise.

That makes a new Quake particularly interesting. The series has plenty of potential for a modern revival, especially if id Software decides to explore the darker science-fiction and body-horror elements associated with Quake II and Quake 4.

A return to the franchise could also give the developer an opportunity to revisit its classic arena-shooter roots. Quake III Arena and its Team Arena expansion remain important parts of the studio's history, although there is currently no indication that the next project will be multiplayer-focused.

There are other possibilities, too. id Software could surprise longtime fans by bringing back one of its older franchises, such as Commander Keen or Dangerous Dave. However, these are simply possibilities rather than confirmed plans.

Hugo Martin Returns as Game Director

One confirmed detail is the return of Hugo Martin as game director. Martin previously directed DOOM (2016), DOOM Eternal, and DOOM: The Dark Ages, making him a familiar creative leader for the studio's recent projects.

The new game will involve development teams based in both Texas and Frankfurt, although id Software has not provided details about its size, genre, platforms, or expected release window.

The studio has also continued emphasizing its commitment to its proprietary technology. Executive producer Marty Stratton previously stated that id Software remains fully invested in its in-house id Tech engine rather than moving its future development to Unreal Engine.

Stratton described the studio's continued focus on technology as an important part of its identity, expressing confidence that id Software will remain a technical powerhouse moving forward.

DOOM: The Dark Ages Development Winds Down

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