Dark Ages Addresses Lack of Multiplayer

Doom: The Dark Ages Addresses Lack of Multiplayer
The Dark Ages talks about why the game won't include a multiplayer mode like the past few titles in the series.
Is there multiplayer or co-op in DOOM: The Dark Ages?
Can you expect a multiplayer or cooperative game mode coming to DOOM: The Dark Ages, or is it only a single-player?
Doom: The Dark Ages won't have multiplayer, but will have the "most expansive, most epic campaign ever"
During a Q&A tied in with this evening's Xbox Direct which ws atteneded by Eurogamer, Doom: The Dark Ages' executive producer Marty Stratton said the upcoming release will be a "strictly campaign" affair.
Doom: The Dark Ages Is Better Off Without Multiplayer
Doom: The Dark Ages is already looking like a Game of the Year contender for me. I’ve loved Doom since I first played the shareware version in 199-don’t-think-about-it. I bought it on SNES. I bought it on GBA.
Doom: The Dark Ages Skipping Multiplayer May Be a Worthy Trade-Off
Doom: The Dark Ages will be skipping multiplayer, in contrast to its two predecessors, but this may ultimately be a good thing.
Doom: The Dark Ages has no multiplayer: 'Our campaigns are, to a great extent, what people come to the modern Doom games to play'
But it was also a very different world then, one without the countless assortment of multiplayer shooter options we can choose from today. So while it's a little surprising as a matter of principle (or perhaps just nostalgia) that Doom: The Dark Ages doesn't have any multiplayer at all, it's also understandable.
Doom: The Dark Ages Won’t Be the Last Game in the Series
Martin hints at more Doom games in the future, saying he has no problem with working on the series for a long time.
DOOM: The Dark Ages Drops Multiplayer In Favour Of 'Most Expansive' Campaign Ever
One thing, in particular, highlighted in the first round of previews - is the fact this game is a "strictly campaign" affair. In other words - don't expect multiplayer to feature. Here's exactly what Marty Stratton had to say about this ( via Eurogamer ):
Doom: The Dark Ages explains no multiplayer as release date is confirmed
Doom: The Dark Ages developer id Software has explained the decision not to include multiplayer in the highly-anticipated prequel game. The upcoming shooter featured at yesterday's Xbox Developer Direct presentation as a May 15 release date for Xbox Series X/S, PC, PlayStation 5, and Game Pass was confirmed.
Doom: The Dark Ages Price, Editions, Pre-Order Bonus and PC Requirements Explained
Doom: The Dark Ages is the next major installment of the iconic shooter franchise, bringing players to the Doom Slayer's glory days in the medieval age. As a prequel to the 2016 reboot, The Dark Ages is the perfect entry point for new fans.
Doom: The Dark Ages PC Requirements – Is Your Setup Ready for the Challenge?
The Dark Ages is set to deliver an exhilarating gaming experience, but it comes with hefty hardware demands. Players looking to enjoy the game with optimal performance need to ensure their systems meet the required specifications.
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Doom: The Dark Ages won't have any multiplayer modes because id Software wanted to focus on “levelling up the single-player experience”
Id Software’s “most ambitious game yet” finally drops the multiplayer, but at least the payoff seems worth it.
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Doom: The Dark Ages Devs Explain Missing Multiplayer And Confirm It's Not Open World
Martin added: “We didn’t do multiplayer so that we could make ... Martin and Stratton were also asked if Doom: The Dark Ages is an open-world game. Id Software says it’s the biggest game ...