
Rumors Indicate id Software is Developing a New First-Person Shooter
Speculations arise as id Software posts a job opening for a senior role in development of an undisclosed first-person shooter.
Evidence has emerged indicating that id Software, the team behind Doom, is developing a new, unannounced first-person shooter. They are currently looking to hire for a senior position related to this project, suggesting it might not be in the very early stages.
Hiring a Lead Programmer for a New Project
Recently, a job posting has been found that seeks a lead gameplay features programmer for this unspecified video game. The role necessitates a minimum of six years of experience in the gaming industry or relevant work on FPS titles. This requirement hints strongly that the undisclosed project is another first-person shooter from id Software.
The Game Will Utilize id Tech
The job listing also indicates that the upcoming title will be developed using the id Tech engine, which is foundational to many id Software games, carrying a reputation for technical excellence in game design. Furthermore, there’s speculation that it might leverage a hybrid model, similar to Quake Champions, instead of relying solely on a single engine.
Future Prospects
Although the specifics regarding the overall progress of the project remain uncertain, it is evident that a first-person shooter exists in development plans, made with id Tech and intended for multiple platforms. The advertisement even calls for candidates with experience in console development, reinforcing id Software’s history of launching titles on PC as well.