idSoftware has unveiled idStudio Beta, a brand-new modding tool for DOOM Eternal, now accessible on Steam for owners of the game. Similar to the Creation Kit for Skyrim and other in-depth modding tools, idStudio provides access to the same internal tools utilized by id Software developers during the game’s creation. This empowers modders with the same capabilities employed by id Software to develop DOOM Eternal, opening up a world of creative possibilities.
id Software acknowledges the vibrant modding community for DOOM Eternal, stating, “We are so impressed with the DOOM Eternal community mods created without any official tools.” This recognition inspired the release of idStudio Beta, offering creators a public beta and enabling players to easily explore and enjoy mods through the opt-in ‘PC Mod Preview’ feature on Steam. The studio excitedly anticipates the innovative mods this community will create.
A comprehensive breakdown of idStudio features and a selection of tutorials for aspiring modders and developers are available on id Software’s official website. From crafting new levels, assets, audio, animation, and more, the depth of these tools promises to enable the creation of game-transforming mods, similar to those seen in Bethesda’s RPGs like Skyrim and Starfield.
This release holds significant excitement as DOOM Eternal runs on id’s custom id Tech engine, renowned for its exceptional performance and visual fidelity on PC. However, harnessing the full potential of idStudio requires a high-performance PC. For optimal utilization, id Software recommends a system with an NVIDIA GeForce GTX 3080 Ti (12GB) or better GPU, an Intel Core i9 or AMD Ryzen 9 CPU, 64GB of RAM, and 500GB of available storage space.
This unexpected release from id Software, one of the most acclaimed game development studios, is a welcome surprise for fans. Those eager to create or simply experience DOOM Eternal mods can opt into the ‘PC Mod Preview’ on Steam. The beta version currently available lacks a confirmed full release date.
Looking ahead, id Software’s upcoming game, DOOM The Dark Ages, slated for a 2025 release, will utilize the latest iteration of the id Tech engine. This makes the release of idStudio a potential test case for launching with the next installment in the DOOM franchise, hinting at its potential future integration.