DOOM Closed Beta is almost here! Are you ready to [i][u]FIGHT LIKE HELL?[/u][/i]
Starting: Thursday, March 31, 2016 @ 10:00 p.m. Eastern Time (UTC – 5)
End: Sunday, April 3, 2016 @ 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time (UTC – 5)
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[b]How do I know if I'm eligible to participate in the closed beta?[/b]
The Closed Beta will be open to those who have redeemed their DOOM Beta codes included with some physical retail copies of Wolfenstein: The New Order, and to those who pre-purchased or purchased Wolfenstein: The New Order digitally prior to May 26, 2014.
[b]EDIT: Closed Beta access also available via pre-order at Gamestop before Friday.[/b]
[b]On which platforms will the closed beta be available?[/b]
The Closed Beta is available on PC (through Steam), PS4, and Xbox One.
[b]What are the recommended PC system specs for the closed beta?[/b]
The following system specs for the PC are for the Closed Beta and do not reflect the minimum or recommended system specs of the final game.
Minimum Spec (720p)
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Windows 7, Windows 8.1, Windows 10 (64-bit versions only)
Intel Core i5-2400 or better / AMD FX-8320 or better
8 GB RAM
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 670 (2GB) or better / AMD Radeon HD 7870 (2GB) or better
Up to 22GB HDD space
Steam account
Broadband internet connection
*Please note that the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 750 Ti, and mobile GPUs are not supported for the DOOM Beta. Please check back later for minimum or recommended system specs for the final game
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Recommended Spec (1080p)
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Windows 7, Windows 8.1, Windows 10 (64-bit versions only)
Intel Core i7-3770 or better / AMD FX-8350 or better
8GB RAM
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 (4GB) or better / AMD Radeon R9 290 (4GB) or better
Up to 22GB HDD space
Steam account
Broadband internet connection[/spoiler]
[b]What content and game modes are featured in the closed beta?[/b]
The Closed Beta features a limited content and feature set. The intent is to encourage people to play as many matches as possible during the Closed Beta test period.
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Maps: Heatwave and Infernal
Game Modes: 6v6 Team Deathmatch and Warpath
Demon: Revenant
Weapons: Rocket Launcher, Plasma Rifle, Super Shotgun, Vortex Rifle, Static Rifle, Heavy Assault Rifle, and Lightning Gun
Power Weapons: Gauss Cannon
Equipment: Frag Grenade, Personal Teleporter, Siphon Grenade
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Any other questions can be answered at [url=http://doom.com/en-gb/beta ][/url]
If you want to party up with other players, be sure to leave your gamertag and platform of choice in the comments below. I'll be playing on Xbox One if anyone is interested.
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Should be fun