Marty Stratton Teases "A Lot Coming Up This Week" – Is the Dark Ages DLC Next?
Hey, Daily Quest readers. It is time to gear up, because the legends who defined the FPS genre are officially turning 35. On February 1, 1991, id Software was born in a storm of shareware and slipgates, and they aren't letting this milestone pass quietly.
The Anniversary Video: A Message from the Frontlines
Studio Director Marty Stratton and Game Director Hugo Martin took to social media to drop a high-energy thank-you to the fans. But it was Marty’s parting words that set the community on fire:
"We’ve got a lot coming up this week to celebrate with all of you."
What we noticed in the video:
Standing on Giants: Hugo and Marty gave a direct nod to the original "visionaries"—John Carmack, John Romero, Tom Hall, and Adrian Carmack—acknowledging that the modern id team stands on the shoulders of these industry titans.
The Slayer Focus: The promotional art prominently features the Doom Slayer in a cosmic hellscape, suggesting that while id has a massive library (Quake, Wolfenstein, Rage), the "big news" is almost certainly DOOM-heavy.
Timing is Key: With the video dropping on January 31/February 1, the "this week" window puts us right in the line of fire for announcements between now and February 7.
Prediction 1: The DOOM: The Dark Ages DLC Reveal
The most likely candidate for the "big news" is the first look at expansion content for DOOM: The Dark Ages.
The Context: Launched on May 15, 2025, The Dark Ages was a massive critical hit (reaching 3 million players in its first week).
The Rumors: Fans have been starving for news on the "Year Zero" style expansions. Rumors suggest the DLC will focus on the Sentinel Civil War, introducing new "mobility-focused" melee weapons and potentially a Metroidvania-style hub area on a Maykr ship.
The Tease: id recently released new 35th-anniversary artwork specifically for The Dark Ages, making a DLC trailer or "The Ancient Gods" style expansion reveal the safest bet for this week.
Prediction 2: Classic Remasters & Legacy Love
You don't turn 35 without looking back at the pixels that started it all.
DOOM + DOOM II Updates: We’ve already seen significant updates to the classic ports recently (including Legacy of Rust). Could we see a similar "enhanced" treatment for the Quake or Wolfenstein back catalogs?
Switch 2 Ports: With FF7 Rebirth and Resident Evil Requiem making waves on Nintendo's new hardware, an "Anniversary Collection" of the modern Doom games for Switch 2 would be a "Slayer-level" win.
35 Years of Fragging: The id Legacy
Founded by a group of rebellious programmers who wanted to make games "fast and twitchy," id Software has survived acquisitions by ZeniMax and Microsoft to remain the gold standard of FPS engineering.
| Milestone Game | Impact on the Industry |
| Wolfenstein 3D (1992) | Effectively birthed the First-Person Shooter. |
| DOOM (1993) | Defined multiplayer deathmatch and "shareware" culture. |
| Quake (1996) | The true 3D revolution; birthed the "esports" engine. |
| DOOM Eternal (2020) | Perfected the "Combat Puzzle" and aggressive resource management. |
| The Dark Ages (2025) | Brought the series back to its medieval, projectile-heavy roots. |
Final Quest: Prepare to Rip and Tear!
Whether it's a first look at The Dark Ages DLC, a surprise Quake reboot tease, or just a week of legendary skins and community events, id Software is clearly entering its 35th year with a chainsaw revving.
What do you think? Are you holding out for a Dark Ages expansion, or is it finally time for a new Quake? Drop your 35th-anniversary wishes in the comments!
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