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The developer behind the timelessDOOMfranchise, id Software, has united with Limited Run Games to bring fans the jaw-dropping “Will It Run” Edition, and the bundle comes with impressive goodies, not to mention a box that can run the game itself.DOOMhas transcended its original, pioneering title in the FPS genre to become a full-blown media franchise, spanning eight main entries, a novel series, a comic book one-shot, and a few movie adaptations, including the 2005 cult classic with Karl Urban.
A bundle compilingDOOMandDOOM 2received a surprise drop last year, which brought cross-platform multiplayer and an in-game mod to runDOOM’s predecessor titles. The 2023SIGIL 2 campaign was recently added to theDOOMandDOOM 2collectionfor free, crafted by original designer John Romero, joining the first SIGIL in the latest update. If this content bundle wasn’t enough, Limited Run Games will soon release the ultimate edition for hardcore fans.
Limited Run Games’ physical Will It RunDOOMEditionincludes theDOOMandDOOM 2games with plenty of keepsake goodies, including a Cassette Tape Soundtrack Set, a floating Cacodemon, a trading card pack, and more. However, the real kicker of the release is the packaging box and the handheld Cacodemon, both of which can runDOOM. Limited Run Games has become a staple seller in the video games industry, supplying beloved titles with stunning physical releases just for the fans, including aTomb Raider Remasteredphysical edition that included Lara Croft’s guns.
DOOM’s Physical Will It Run Edition From Limited Run Games Includes Box and Cacodemon That Runs DOOM
The Will It Run Edition riffs off the hilarious trend of tech-savvy gamers gettingDOOMto run on pretty much any device, including the Nintendo Alarmo, a medical ultrasound scanner, a Samsung fridge, and more recently, aprogrammer gotDOOMrunning on the Google search bar. The Will It Run Edition will go on sale on Friday, June 30, 2025, at 10 am EDT, and cost an on-brand $666.66 with a limited 666 copies available.
The next installment in id Software’s run-and-gun series will beDOOM: The Dark Ages, scheduled for a July 13, 2025, release. The eighth main entry in the franchise serves as a prequel to 2016’sDOOM, carrying a medieval setting while showcasing the rise of the Doom Slayer. The campaign will focus on a single-player experience, andDOOM: The Dark Ages’ creative director recently explained why the game will not have multiplayer. Veteran fans can expect a shift to more grounded combat inThe Dark Ages, paired with the protagonist’s slow-motion kills for extra flair.
