Here’s what’s included in the Doom closed alpha

The Doom closed alpha is set to begin soon to those who bought Wolfenstein: The New Order before May 26, 2014 and register over on the Doom website.

The closed multiplayer alpha should not be confused with the Beta offered to New Order pre-order customers, and will present a series of development-driven tests designed to stress test the game’s dedicated server infrastructure in a real-world consumer environment.

Features of the closed alpha:

ONE MAP: HEATWAVE

The Alpha will feature 1 multiplayer map: Heatwave. This industrial-themed map will place players in an arena setting featuring plenty of armor, ammo, and health pickups. Narrow corridors, walkways and small chambers all link to a central, open area of the map, providing players with a variety of environments that suit varying playstyles, as well as the focus point for fighting over key power-ups.

ONE MODE: 6V6 TEAM DEATHMATCH

Welcome to the core of DOOM’s arena-style multiplayer combat. In this mode, two teams of 6 players will try to dominate each other by fighting over the Revenant and Gauss Rifle power-ups, which provide devastating firepower that can turn the tide or ensure victory.

ONE DEMON: REVENANT

Being the first player to the Demon Rune will transform you into the powerful Revenant. Use your jetpack and dual rocket launchers to hunt down the other team for a limited time to either secure your team’s lead or mount a comeback.

ONE POWER WEAPON: GAUSS CANNON

Available as a counter to the Revenant, this high-powered weapon destroys opponents in one blast. Use the alternate fire to see your targets through walls, but be warned, there is a limited number of shots, so use it to take down the demon rather than enemy players. Once you’re out of ammo, you have to wait for it to appear on the map again.

6 WEAPONS, 2 EQUIPMENT ITEMS

The Closed Alpha will feature a limited arsenal of weapons and items featured in the complete game. They can be used both in standard and customizable loadouts.

WEAPONS

Vortex Rifle

Super Shotgun

Repeater

Rocket Launcher

Static Cannon

Plasma Rifle

EQUIPMENT ITEMS

Personal Teleporter

Frag Grenade

The alpha will be available in English only.