id Software Confirms Its Next Game, With Hugo Martin Directing

id Software has confirmed that it is working on a new game, ending weeks of speculation about what the Doom studio would do after Doom: The Dark Ages. The news came during Xbox's 25th anniversary celebration at its Fan Fest event in Seattle, where the studio also confirmed that Hugo Martin will direct the project.

The confirmation arrives while the studio still has unfinished business with its most recent release. Doom: The Dark Ages launched last year, and id is preparing to wrap up its support with Slaughter Mode, which is scheduled to arrive on November 16. That date is only three days away, so players who have been following the game's post-launch plans will not have to wait long to see the last piece of content for the current chapter.

Martin's name on the project matters for fans who follow the franchise closely. Directing a new id Software title places him at the center of a studio that has built its reputation on fast, aggressive shooters and a strong sense of identity. Whether this means a direct follow-up to The Dark Ages or something separate is not clear from the announcement, and id has not used the event to share details about the game's concept, platforms, or release window.

For now, the update is more about direction than detail. A confirmed new project from id Software is a notable development for a franchise that remains one of the most recognizable names in shooters, and it signals that the studio is looking beyond its current content plans. Expect more information as the project develops, and keep an eye on the November 16 release to see how the studio ends its current cycle.