It's taken some time but DOOM Eternal is finally coming to the Nintendo Switch. This version was announced back in 2018 but while the PC, Xbox One and PS4 versions released in March 2020, the Switch version faced some delays. Even after Microsoft's acquisition of ZeniMax Media, the parent company of Bethesda Softworks and id Software, the Switch version was nowhere in sight; until today. Nintendo made the release date announcement via a new trailer released a few hours ago:

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DOOM Eternal comes to Nintendo Switch next week on December 8. If you want an idea as to what to expect of the game before it releases, be sure to check out our full review of the PS4 version which received a 9/10 score.

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DOOM Eternal Official GBAtemp Review

 

[Kioku]

Releases for $60 on Switch only once it's down to $20 or less on PC...playing third-party games on Nintendo consoles is as unpleasant as ever, I see.

For a severely downgraded port, no less. The Switch tax really needs to die.

 

[Deleted member 512337]

I'm not trying to excuse this being $60, but when have nintendo 3rd party multiplats not been shit? If the trailer footage is from the switch its more than good enough.

 

[osaka35]

well, it's something.

I wonder if Nintendo is ever going to go toe to toe with its competitors in terms of hardware capabilities. The 'as long as it's fun' motto is kinda getting old at this point.

I mean, if they worked with nvidia and got a new chip using the latest architecture and node, they could probably be quite impressive. the chip in the switch is more than a few generations old. though the chances of that happening is slim.

but imagine if they went riskV or bought a foundry themselves to make some super weird stuff. that'd be crazy fun.

 

[BvanBart]

But only digital? Or also card?

 

[Goku1992A]

I'm not complaining when it comes out I will grab it on NSP hehe. They should give me a pass because I did buy doom eternal for my Xbox One for $16 at gamestop for black friday

 

[Deleted User]

BBBUT IT´S PORTABLE!!!

 

[Smoker1]

Out of the blue!
Can´t wait for a complete tech breakdown from DF.

Developer interview:
https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2..._date_-_we_speak_to_port_wizards_panic_button

File size will be 17.5 Gigabyte:
https://www.nintendo.com/games/detail/doom-eternal-switch/

Know what FW will be Required?

 

[Deleted User]

Know what FW will be Required?

No, I don´t.

 

[M7L7NK7]

Know what FW will be Required?

Seriously doubt it'll be 11, do any games even require 10 yet

 

[Julie_Pilgrim]

Fair enough but just know the experience is really not worth it unless you're using a mouse and keyboard. That's what really makes you feel like doomslayer.

Bro please tell me this is a joke

 

[ZachyCatGames]

Know what FW will be Required?

9.x or 10.x

do any games even require 10 yet

Dunno about base games (wouldn't be surprised if there were some though), but recent Animal Crossing, Super Mario 3D All Stars and Minecraft updates use 10.x versions of NintendoSDK (10.7.0.0, 10.8.1.0, and 10.6.0.0 respectively)

 

[MetoMeto]

Meanwhile, PC gamers cant wait to play it at 60fps+

 

[Pipistrele]

I wonder if Nintendo is ever going to go toe to toe with its competitors in terms of hardware capabilities. The 'as long as it's fun' motto is kinda getting old at this point.

Why would they? Portable gaming is their largest and most lucrative market, and abandoning established monopoly on handhelds just to dive into already oversaturated hardware-measuring contest would be kinda dumb on Nintendo's part.

 

[Aew4life]

I respect people that can play doom and fps on switch I just cant do it so used to ps4 pro.

 

[pedro702]

I respect people that can play doom and fps on switch I just cant do it so used to ps4 pro.

lol so im guessing you couldnt play older doom games either becuase they werent on ps4 pro specs? lol

i play any game on any console, there is nothing to get used to, i mean sure the n64 controller is abit of wierd to get used too but besides that there really isnt much need to get used to any console be it old or new, powerful or less powerful.