New ‘Doom’ beta coming, along with ‘Wolfenstein’

Fans of 1990s games are in for a double treat—they can now preorder the new version of shoot-em-up game "Wolfenstein" and get the chance to access a beta of—wait for it—"Doom."

Tech site The Verge cited an announcement from publisher Bethesda saying gamers who preorder "Wolfenstein," which launches May 23, will get access to the "Doom" beta.

"Curiously, Bethesda doesn't refer to it as Doom 4, instead calling it simply 'the next Doom game,'" it said.

Also, it said Bethesda says the Doom beta will be launched at "a later, yet-to-be announced date" and did not give any details on platform.

"The only current way to ensure access is through preordering Wolfenstein: The New Order," it quoted the company as saying.

The Verge said gamers can get a key to the "Doom" beta with their copy of "Wolfenstein."

"Doom," which gained popularity in the 1990s, marked its 20th anniversary last year, but has not been updated since 2004. — VC, GMA News