Initially developed by id Software, the team behind Doom since its very inception, the fourth game's gestation was met with frequent delays and roadblocks. After the commercial and critical success of 2004's Doom 3, Doom 4 was officially announced in 2008 after its development was hinted at QuakeCon in 2007. Part of that road was a planned fourth game, Doom 4, that was cancelled altogether. As a result of the success of the past four years, it's easy to forget the franchise's long road back to prominence. DOOM Eternal has been racking up high sales and accolades since its release in March of this year, with many critics praising Eternal's graphics, level design, combat, and campaign as being even better than its predecessor. Since its successful reboot in 2016, the DOOM franchise has enjoyed a level of popularity and renown reminiscent of its '90s heyday.
