The subsequent huge Doom recreation, Doom: The Darkish Ages, arrives subsequent month. And to assist rejoice, Xbox has introduced two new Doom-themed controllers, one in all which options spikes, blood, and demonic glyphs.
Formally revealed in January, Doom: The Darkish Ages is an enormous and awesome-looking prequel to the current Doom video games from id Software program and Bethesda. The upcoming FPS is about to launch on Might 15 for Xbox, PlayStation, and PC. Darkish Ages tells the story of the Doom Slayer aka Doom Man’s battle towards Hell and all of the nasty monsters that decision the realm residence. It is going to characteristic large mechs and dragons, and could be the good recreation I’ve seen in years. So I’m not shocked 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 appear like the Doom Slayer’s armor, full with some blood splatter and the Slayer’s image carved into the fitting deal with.
One bit I actually like concerning the new controller is that it options 3D spikes close to the Xbox information button. Now in fact, these aren’t very huge or tremendous sharp, nevertheless it’s a pleasant contact that makes this really feel like greater than only a repaint of a normal Xbox gamepad.
Past the brand new controller, Microsoft additionally unveiled a distinct Doom-themed Xbox Elite Controller that’s darker and extra sinister trying. That one isn’t out but, however you’ll be able to pre-order it beginning right this moment. It does value $200, so maintain that in thoughts. There’s additionally a brand new Xbox Sequence X console wrap that turns your console right into a shrine devoted to the Doom Slayer. That is out now for $55, however is barely obtainable on the Microsoft Retailer.
I’m very tempted to choose up that commonplace Xbox controller with the blood and spikes. It seems like the proper approach to play Doom: The Darkish Ages when it arrives on Might 15. Effectively, I imply the precise good approach to play is on a PC with a keyboard and mouse, however this could be the second finest approach to kill demons subsequent month.