Video Games
‘DOOM Eternal’ Not Cancelled For Nintendo Switch, But Will Now Be Digital-Only
With DOOM Eternal being nominated for Game of the Year at The Game Awards 2020, Switch fans are probably wondering just where their version of the game is, especially since the holiday season is right around the corner. It probably isn’t helping matters with reports of Gamestop reportedly cancelling pre-orders for the Switch version, to which fans have been asking Bethesda for an update.
Bethesda in turn has responded on Twitter, stating that they weren’t making any announcements at this time. However, that changed when multiple outlets reached out to Bethesda, who are now saying that the physical version of the game is now cancelled, and that it will be a digital release.
When inquiring about the status of the game by IGN, Bethesda had this to say: “While Doom Eternal is 100% on track for an imminent digital-only release on Nintendo Switch, the absence of a physical release at retail resulted in cancelled pre-orders. Affected customers will receive full refunds and should contact their preferred retailer for more information. Stay tuned for much more information coming later this month.”
It’s no doubt a mixed bag for Switch fans who’ve been waiting since DOOM Eternal‘s launch back in March. But at the very least, Bethesda still seems committed to the port (especially after doing an impressive job with the original DDOM port). There’s no word on if the Switch version of DOOM Eternal will include the title’s first expansion, The Ancient Gods – Part 1, so we’ll still have to wait and see what Bethesda says later this month.
DOOM Eternal is out now on PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC, with versions for PlayStation 5 and the Xbox Series coming soon.
Video Games
‘System Shock 2: 25th Anniversary’ Now Available on the Nintendo Switch 2; Free Upgrade Available
Nightdive Studios has given Nintendo Switch 2 fans some love when it comes to System Shock 2: 25th Anniversary. Previously released for the original Switch, players can now grab the Switch 2 version from the Nintendo eShop. Or, if you already own the Switch version, you can grab the Switch 2 version as a free upgrade! There’s even a 40% discount on now until June 23.
Initially launching for PC via Steam, Epic Games Store, GOG, and Humble Store on last June, System Shock 2: 25th Anniversary Remaster eventually made it to the PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Switch the next month. The Switch 2 version of the game offers enhanced resolution, higher fram rate, and support for mouse control.
Set 42 years after the events of the first game, it’s the year 2114. As you awake from cryo sleep on the FTL ship Von Braun, you are unable to remember who or where you are… and something has gone terribly wrong. Hybrid mutants and deadly robots roam the halls while the cries from the remaining crew reverberate through the cold hull of the ship. SHODAN, a rogue AI bent on the destruction of mankind has taken over and it’s up to you to stop her.
Delve through the corridors of the derelict ship Von Braun and immerse yourself in the story rich atmosphere and environments. Explore deck by deck and unravel the horrifying fate of the Von Braun and her crew.