Doom Resurrection getting DLC, 'possible' for other id titles [update]

by Ben Gilbert { Jun 30th 2009 at 10:45AM }

Though he didn't exactly spell out what it's going to be or when it's going to be hitting digital shelves, id Software's John Carmack told us his newest iPhone game will be getting DLC. He let slip yesterday morning during an interview about recently released Doom Resurrection that the game would be getting DLC "sometime soon" -- downloadable content just became an option for iPhone games, with the launch of OS 3.0.

When we pressed him on whether we'd see downloadable anything for the upcoming flood of id Software games coming to the iPhone, he kept his cards a bit closer to his chest, saying it's technically "possible" but nothing's set in stone yet. He also revealed that Resurrection will be getting multiplayer add-ons in the upcoming weeks, so for those of you who already took the $10 plunge, you may want to ask your best buddy to do so as well.

Update: We got some clarification on the DLC from id Software's John Carmack just now, saying, "There won't be any DLC until we have moved the projects to requiring 3.0, and we aren't sure exactly when that will be. Pretty much all of the titles are being set up for DLC in the future. We are prepping the "Spear of Destiny" levels for Wolfenstein 3D classic, and all the various classic games have sequels and mission packs that we can offer. For Resurrection, new content will have to be created from scratch. I expect we will know within a few weeks if the reception to the game is good enough to justify it."

Gallery: Doom Resurrection

Tags: dlc, doom, doom-resurrection, id-software, iphone, john-carmack, multiplayer

Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)

Oli @ Jun 30th 2009 11:07AM

its co op via bluetooth connectivity

WINterfang @ Jun 30th 2009 11:20AM

Probably is going to be a harder difficulty.

Oli @ Jun 30th 2009 11:47AM

hoping that Doom classic will hurry up and be released.

NaeemTHM @ Jun 30th 2009 12:10PM

So after reading a few reviews on TouchArcade I decided to take the plunge and purchase Doom Resurrection. I have to say it's pretty damn awesome! 15 minutes in I totally forgot I was playing a on-rails shooter. The game feels like a ride of sorts.

Some people are complaining about the 10 price tag for a 4 hour game, but I think the quality of the game more than makes up for the price tag. I mean dozens of titles on XBLA and PSN are 2-3 hours and offer a short experience for 15 bucks. I mean games like Alien Hominid can be completed in an hour, but are endlessly enjoyable because of the level of polish.

Anyway all that said, bring on Doom Classic id!