[STEAM][PRESS]Doom Heavily Rumored for Xbox June Showcase Amid Bethesda Trademark and Other Hints

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Rumors that a new ***** game is on the horizon are heating up thanks in part to

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(via

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).

The pending U.S. trademark filed by

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’s ZeniMax Media is for a project called “IDKFA.” Longtime fans of developer id Software will recognize the string of letters as a famous cheat code for the original ***** that grants players access to all in-game weapons and keys with full ammo and armor.

To be clear, it’s possible the trademark isn’t related to a new ***** game, but there are a few reasons to hold out hope that a fresh installment may soon be announced.

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has already revealed plans to hold its major games showcase on June 9, meaning we’ll learn more about upcoming Xbox games in only a few weeks.

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from last year also mentioned a mysterious title known as *****: Year Zero, though details on what this project could be have yet to be revealed.

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’s Tom Warren has also

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that a ***** announcement could arrive during the upcoming June showcase. Eurogamer says it has heard similar information.

The last mainline ***** entry arrived in March 2020 with ***** Eternal, which went on to receive two expansions by March 2021. While

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has recently moved to shut down Bethesda’s

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, id Software has remained quiet when it comes to how it might continue its classic FPS franchise.

If a new ***** game is going to be revealed soon, there’s no telling what shape it will take or if it will keep the *****: Year Zero name that leaked in 2023. Until

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has more to reveal, it’s probably best to take all rumors with a grain of salt.

While we wait to see what id Software is cooking up, you can read our

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, where we said “Whether you're a new ***** fan or a veteran one, ***** Eternal is bound to delight & entertain you. It's gloriously fun.”

Michael Cripe is a freelance contributor with IGN. He started writing in the industry in 2017 and is best known for his work at outlets such as The Pitch, The Escapist, OnlySP, and Gameranx.

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