With DOOM’s first Closed Alpha test only hours away, Bethesda and id Software have given us a look at the gameplay we should expect from the test. The Closed Alpha will be available on the PC (through Steam), PlayStation 4 and Xbox One in North America and locations in Europe.
Unfortunately, as this is a Closed Alpha, there is no open sign up for the event – participants in the beta will be selected from a pool of individuals that pre-purchased or purchased Wolfenstein: The New Order digitally and the people that redeemed their DOOM beta code that was included in some physical copies of The New Order.
This Closed Alpha session is not the beta what was offered with The New Order, so don’t freak out if you aren’t selected to participate.
**Check out the Alpha's FAQ page for more details on how to know if you have been selected**
Those that are selected for the Closed Alpha will play in 6v6 Team Deathmatch games, on the Heatwave map. Oh and it looks like you get to experience being the Revenant Demon.
Check out the weapons below and the gameplay above!
Plasma Rifle:
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R1: A fully automatic rifle that fires pulses of superheated plasma capable of dealing splash damage.
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R2: Shoots a plasma orb which detonates, creating a small area of burning plasma.
Repeater:
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R1: A selective-fire battle rifle equipped with a reciprocating barrel assembly and 3-round burst mode.
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R2: Aims down the sights and selects a semi-automatic mode using magnum ammunition.
Rocket Launcher:
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R1: Fires rockets that explode on impact, doing damage over a large area.
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R2: Immediately detonates all live rockets currently in flight.
Super Shotgun:
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R1 :A break-action double barrel shotgun that fires a wide spread of buckshot.
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R2: Constricts the variable choke system retrofit into each barrel for a tighter spread pattern.
Vortex Rifle:
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R1: A precision long-range energy weapon with a magnified optic.
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R2: Increases magnification and charges to full power output.
Static Cannon:
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R1: A precision weapon that gains power when in constant motion and drains when idle.
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R2: Zooms the weapon for better precision at long-range.
If you're looking to play on PC, here are the specs!
Minimum Spec (720p)
- 64-bit Windows 7/Windows 8.1
- Intel Core i5 @ 3.3 GHz or better / AMD FX-8350 @ 4.0 GHz or better
- 8 GB RAM
- NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660 (2GB VRAM) / AMD Radeon HD 7870 (2GB VRAM)
- 6GB HDD space
- Steam account
- High speed internet connection
Recommended Spec (1080p)
- 64-bit Windows 7/Windows 8.1
- Intel Core i7 @ 3.4GHz or better / AMD FX-8350 @ 4.0GHz or better
- 8GB RAM
- NVIDIA GeForce GTX 780 (3GB or more VRAM) / AMD Radeon R9 280 (3GB or more VRAM)
- 6GB HDD space
- Steam account
- High speed internet connection
