In a nutshell
- id Software has confirmed it’s working on a brand-new game, with game director Hugo Martin leading development once again.
- The studio says both its Texas and Frankfurt teams are involved, but no gameplay details, platforms, or release window have been revealed yet.
- The announcement comes after recent Xbox layoffs impacted id Software, reassuring fans that the studio remains focused on developing new projects.
Just months after being hit by significant layoffs, id Software has confirmed that it is already working on its next game.
The announcement comes as the studio wraps up support for DOOM: The Dark Ages and its recently released Revelations expansion.
id Software “already working on its next game”
The news was shared during the ongoing Xbox FanFest, where Xbox CEO Asha Sharma stated that the legendary developer is “already working on its next game.”
While details remain scarce, the confirmation signals that Microsoft remains committed to the studio’s future despite recent restructuring efforts across Xbox.
In a statement shared following the announcement, id Software said:
“We’re incredibly excited about our next project, a new game from our teams in Texas and Frankfurt, with game direction once again by Hugo Martin. It’ll be some time before we’re ready to share more but we can’t wait for you to see what we’re working on.”
The mention of Hugo Martin will likely excite longtime fans. Martin previously served as creative director on DOOM (2016) and DOOM Eternal, before taking on the role of game director for DOOM: The Dark Ages.
As expected, the studio cautioned fans not to expect major reveals anytime soon, suggesting that development is still in its early stages. No platforms, release window, or gameplay details have been shared so far.
