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In 2013, id Software rebooted the project under new leadership, including Hugo Martin , which shifted the focus back to "push-forward combat" and high-speed movement.

Bethesda and id Software leadership eventually realized the game "did not exhibit the quality and excitement" expected of the franchise. doom-4-game

Many assets from the cancelled project were reused as placeholders for what became DOOM (2016) . In 2013, id Software rebooted the project under

Unlike the arcade-like speed of later titles, this version was a slow-paced, cinematic, hyper-realistic military shooter . It relied heavily on scripted sequences and cover mechanics, much like the Call of Duty or Battlefield games popular at the time. Unlike the arcade-like speed of later titles, this

The initial version of Doom 4 was a major departure from the series' roots. Often mockingly referred to as "," this version was set to be a "reimagining" of Doom II: Hell on Earth .

Developers felt it lacked a "spiritual connection" to the original games, feeling more like a generic shooter than DOOM .

The project was plagued by poor management, high staff turnover, and a lack of clear creative direction.