Final Doom was delisted from the Steam store in August 2022 as part of id Software's strategy to consolidate its game releases. This move aimed to streamline the availability of Doom titles, making it easier for players to access various expansions and standalone packs under a single, unified listing.
The Delisting and Consolidation Effort
In August 2022, Final Doom was removed as a standalone product from the Steam digital storefront. This action was taken by id Software to consolidate its extensive catalog of Doom games, which had accumulated multiple releases and editions over the years. Rather than being sold separately, Final Doom was integrated into the main Doom II listing.
This consolidation means that players now acquire Final Doom as part of a larger bundle when purchasing Doom II on Steam. This approach simplifies the purchasing process and ensures that new players automatically receive a comprehensive package of classic Doom content.
Contents of the Consolidated Doom II Package
The consolidation effort resulted in Doom II becoming a more robust package, including several key expansions that were previously sold or listed separately. When you purchase Doom II today, it includes:
- Doom II (the base game)
- Final Doom: Comprising the TNT Evilution and The Plutonia Experiment megawads.
- Master Levels for Doom II: A collection of 20 official levels.
- No Rest for the Living: An official expansion pack originally released with Doom II BFG Edition.
This bundling provides significant value, offering a wealth of content under a single listing.
| Previously Separate Listings | Consolidated under Doom II on Steam (as of August 2022) |
|---|---|
| Final Doom | Included as part of the Doom II purchase |
| Master Levels for Doom II | Included as part of the Doom II purchase |
| No Rest for the Living (previously often bundled with BFG Edition) also included |
Impact on Players
For existing owners of Final Doom on Steam, the game remains in their library and functions as before. For new players, the experience is simplified, as they gain access to a significant portion of Doom II's official content through one purchase. This strategic decision by id Software reflects a broader trend in the gaming industry towards streamlining digital storefronts and offering more complete "definitive" editions of classic titles.
