Rekindle the Carnage

Note: This page will be updated as new content becomes available. Episode 1 is currently in development.

Definitive Doom is a campaign add-on for the Hardcore mod. It condenses each of the classic releases (Ultimate Doom, Doom II, TNT, Plutonia) into a single episode, effectively giving you one super-campaign featuring the best levels from each game and an updated storyline that weaves everything together into a cohesive narrative.

An Old Horror Reimagined

Definitive Doom consists of four episodes, each featuring reimagined versions of the best levels from the original games, for a total of 40 levels once the project is completed. Episodes are released one at a time upon their completion.

These reimagined levels are not merely copy-pastes of the originals; every map has been converted to UDMF format, giving it full access to GZDoom's extensive toolset. Upgraded lighting, more complex geometry, and varied textures make the experience far more immersive. Additionally, enemies and weapons from Doom II and Hardcore Doom have been integrated into the levels, creating a more varied and unpredictable gameplay experience.

A Deadly Combination

The mod comes pre-installed with two of our other flagship mods: Hardcore Doom (required for the new enemies and weapons) and Project Retexture (replaces the original textures with modernized alternatives).

If you already have Hardcore Doom installed and want to avoid redundancy, you can download a standalone version that contains only the remastered campaigns. However, we still recommend downloading the full package for simplicity's sake. After all, modern game downloads often exceed 100+ gigabytes, so 50MB of redundancy is negligible. Nonetheless, the option is there.

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