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Below is a '''timeline''' of primary or canonical Doom-related events which tie the games to their creators and the world at large. For community releases, see the [[timeline of mod releases]] and [[timeline of source port releases]] respectively.
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Below is a '''timeline''' of primary or canonical Doom-related events which tie the games to their creators and the world at large. For community releases, see the [[timeline of mod releases]], [[timeline of source port releases]], and [[timeline of utility releases]] respectively.
  
 
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* August 20, 1970 - [[John Carmack]] is born.
 
* August 20, 1970 - [[John Carmack]] is born.
 
* 1990 - Brothers [[Brian Raffel|Brian]] and [[Steve Raffel]] found [[Raven Software]].
 
* 1990 - Brothers [[Brian Raffel|Brian]] and [[Steve Raffel]] found [[Raven Software]].
* December 14, 1990 - The first episode of [[Wikipedia:Commander Keen|Commander Keen]] (''Marooned on Mars'') is released.
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* December 14, 1990 - The first episode of ''{{wp|Commander Keen}}'' (''Marooned on Mars'') is released.
 
* February 1, 1991 - [[id Software]] is officially formed.
 
* February 1, 1991 - [[id Software]] is officially formed.
* {{anchor|1992}}May 5, 1992 - [[Wolfenstein 3D]] is released.
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* {{anchor|1992}}May 5, 1992 - ''[[Wolfenstein 3D]]'' is released.
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* September 18, 1992 - ''[[Spear of Destiny]]'' is released.
 
* September 18, 1992 -  The making of [[Doom]] begins.{{cite web|author=Romero, John|title=5 Years of Doom - John Romero|url=https://5years.doomworld.com/interviews/johnromero/|publication=Doomworld|publishdate=10 December 1998|accessdate=12 September 2018}}
 
* September 18, 1992 -  The making of [[Doom]] begins.{{cite web|author=Romero, John|title=5 Years of Doom - John Romero|url=https://5years.doomworld.com/interviews/johnromero/|publication=Doomworld|publishdate=10 December 1998|accessdate=12 September 2018}}
  
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* November (unspecified) - [[A Visit to id Software]] is recorded by Dan Linton.
 
* November (unspecified) - [[A Visit to id Software]] is recorded by Dan Linton.
 
* December 10 - Doom 0.99 (aka 1.0) [[shareware]] is released.
 
* December 10 - Doom 0.99 (aka 1.0) [[shareware]] is released.
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* December 16 - Doom 1.1 (first registered version) is released.
  
 
==1994==
 
==1994==
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* November 14 - The {{c|rec.games.computer.doom}} [[Usenet groups|Usenet newsgroup]] hierarchy is created after a vote of, on average, 378-89 by users of the {{c|alt.games.doom}} hierarchy.{{cite web|author=Dippold, Ron "Asbestos"|url=https://groups.google.com/forum/#!msg/comp.sys.ibm.pc.games.action/NUKHZaYIIik/EubGKM4qhLwJ|title=RESULT: rec.games.computer.doom.* groups all pass|publication={{c|comp.sys.ibm.pc.games.action}}|publishdate=7 November 1994|retrievedate=5 February 2016}}
 
* November 14 - The {{c|rec.games.computer.doom}} [[Usenet groups|Usenet newsgroup]] hierarchy is created after a vote of, on average, 378-89 by users of the {{c|alt.games.doom}} hierarchy.{{cite web|author=Dippold, Ron "Asbestos"|url=https://groups.google.com/forum/#!msg/comp.sys.ibm.pc.games.action/NUKHZaYIIik/EubGKM4qhLwJ|title=RESULT: rec.games.computer.doom.* groups all pass|publication={{c|comp.sys.ibm.pc.games.action}}|publishdate=7 November 1994|retrievedate=5 February 2016}}
 
* December - The idgames archive moves to Walnut Creek CD-ROM at {{c|ftp.cdrom.com}}.<ref name="odsm" />
 
* December - The idgames archive moves to Walnut Creek CD-ROM at {{c|ftp.cdrom.com}}.<ref name="odsm" />
* December 21 - [[Rise of the Triad]] Shareware is released.
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* December 21 - ''[[Rise of the Triad]]'' Shareware is released.
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* December 21 - ''[[Marathon]]'' is released.
 
* December 23 - [[Heretic]] is released.
 
* December 23 - [[Heretic]] is released.
  
 
==1995==
 
==1995==
* April 30 - [[Ultimate Doom]] is released.
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* April 30 - [[The Ultimate Doom]] is released.
 
* June - The first [[Doom novels|Doom novel]] is published.
 
* June - The first [[Doom novels|Doom novel]] is published.
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* June 27 - The [[Doom (Apple Macintosh)|Apple Macintosh version]] of [[Doom II]] is released, the first game in the series to appear on the system.
 
* September 1 - Doom is released for the [[Super Nintendo]].
 
* September 1 - Doom is released for the [[Super Nintendo]].
 
* October 28 - [[TNT: Evilution]] is announced delayed in favor of a commercial release as one half of [[Final Doom]].{{cite web|author=H2HMud|title=The New Technology: Evilution (1995/10/27 Press Release)|url=https://groups.google.com/forum/#!msg/alt.games.doom.ii/Fhfl5PHTbVk/0eSgX8fkDJcJ|publication=[[Usenet groups|alt.games.doom.ii]]|publishdate=28 October 1995|accessdate=30 January 2016}}
 
* October 28 - [[TNT: Evilution]] is announced delayed in favor of a commercial release as one half of [[Final Doom]].{{cite web|author=H2HMud|title=The New Technology: Evilution (1995/10/27 Press Release)|url=https://groups.google.com/forum/#!msg/alt.games.doom.ii/Fhfl5PHTbVk/0eSgX8fkDJcJ|publication=[[Usenet groups|alt.games.doom.ii]]|publishdate=28 October 1995|accessdate=30 January 2016}}
 
* October 30 - [[Hexen]] is released.
 
* October 30 - [[Hexen]] is released.
 
* November 16 - Doom is released on the [[Sony PlayStation]].
 
* November 16 - Doom is released on the [[Sony PlayStation]].
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* December - The [[Doom (Apple Macintosh)|Apple Macintosh version]] of [[The Ultimate Doom]] is released.
 
* December 26 - The [[Master Levels for Doom II]] are released.
 
* December 26 - The [[Master Levels for Doom II]] are released.
  
 
==1996==
 
==1996==
* January 29 - [[Duke Nukem 3D]] is released.
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* January 29 - ''[[Duke Nukem 3D]]'' is released.
* March 31{{fact}} - [[Heretic: Shadow of the Serpent Riders]] is released.
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* March 22 - [[Heretic: Shadow of the Serpent Riders]] is released.
 
* April 26 - Doom is released for the [[3DO]].
 
* April 26 - Doom is released for the [[3DO]].
 
* May 15 - [[Strife]] is released.{{cite web|author=[[Velocity Incorporated]]|title=Press Release: Velocity Launches Strife at E3|url=https://www.gamers.org/games/strife/press_release.html|publication=[[gamers.org]]|publishdate=15 May 1996|accessdate=23 May 2016}}
 
* May 15 - [[Strife]] is released.{{cite web|author=[[Velocity Incorporated]]|title=Press Release: Velocity Launches Strife at E3|url=https://www.gamers.org/games/strife/press_release.html|publication=[[gamers.org]]|publishdate=15 May 1996|accessdate=23 May 2016}}
 
* June 17 - [[Final Doom]] is released.
 
* June 17 - [[Final Doom]] is released.
* June 22 - [[Quake]] is released.
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* June 22 - ''[[Quake]]'' is released.
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* June 27 - [[Hexen (Apple Macintosh)|Hexen for Apple Macintosh]] is released.{{cite web archived|author=Staff|title=News for June 27, 1996|url=http://www.ogr.com/news/news0696.html|publication=Online Gaming Review|publishdate=27 June 1996|accessdate=26 June 2023|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/19961019034311/http://www.ogr.com/news/news0696.html|archivedat=archive.org}}
 
* August 6 - [[John Romero]] is fired from id Software.
 
* August 6 - [[John Romero]] is fired from id Software.
 
* August 20 - [[Doom95]] is released.
 
* August 20 - [[Doom95]] is released.
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* October 1 - [[Final Doom]] is released for the [[Final Doom (PlayStation)|Sony PlayStation]].
 
* October 1 - [[Final Doom]] is released for the [[Final Doom (PlayStation)|Sony PlayStation]].
 
* November 30 - [[id Anthology]] is released, along with the infamous [[Doom comic]] contained within.
 
* November 30 - [[id Anthology]] is released, along with the infamous [[Doom comic]] contained within.
* [[Chex Quest]] is released in boxes of [[Wikipedia:Chex|Chex cereal]].
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* [[Chex Quest]] is released in boxes of {{wp|Chex|Chex cereal}}.
  
 
==1997==
 
==1997==
 
* March 26 - Doom is released for the [[Sega Saturn]] in the US.
 
* March 26 - Doom is released for the [[Sega Saturn]] in the US.
* March 31 - [[Doom 64]] is released.
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* April 4 - [[Doom 64]] is released (initial release on March 31).
 
* April 30 - [[Hexen (Sega Saturn)|Hexen for the Sega Saturn]] is released in the US.
 
* April 30 - [[Hexen (Sega Saturn)|Hexen for the Sega Saturn]] is released in the US.
 
* May 1 - The [[Doom Music (album)|Doom Music album]] is released.
 
* May 1 - The [[Doom Music (album)|Doom Music album]] is released.
 
* May 15 - [[Hexen (Sony PlayStation)|Hexen for the Sony PlayStation]] is released in the US.
 
* May 15 - [[Hexen (Sony PlayStation)|Hexen for the Sony PlayStation]] is released in the US.
 
* June 24 - [[Hexen (Nintendo 64)|Hexen for Nintendo 64]] is released.
 
* June 24 - [[Hexen (Nintendo 64)|Hexen for Nintendo 64]] is released.
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* September 11 - ''[[Hexen II]]'' is released.{{cite web archived|url=http://www.pcgamer.com/news/news090897.html|title=Releases and Mastering|author=Staff|publishdate=11 September 1997|publication={{wp|PC Gamer}}|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/19971012044841/http://www.pcgamer.com/news/news090897.html|accessdate=26 June 2023|archivedat=archive.org}}
 
* September 16 - [[Hacx]] is released.
 
* September 16 - [[Hacx]] is released.
* September - [[Wikipedia:Reaper Miniatures|Reaper Miniatures]] releases a line of [[Reaper Miniatures|Doom miniatures]].
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* September - {{wp|Reaper Miniatures}} releases a line of [[Reaper Miniatures|Doom miniatures]].
 
* October 28 - The [[Depths of Doom Trilogy]] combination pack is released.
 
* October 28 - The [[Depths of Doom Trilogy]] combination pack is released.
 
* November 18 - [[Towers of Darkness: Heretic, Hexen and Beyond]] is released.
 
* November 18 - [[Towers of Darkness: Heretic, Hexen and Beyond]] is released.
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* December 9 - ''{{wp|Quake II}}'' is released.
 
* December 23 - The [[Doom source code]] is released.
 
* December 23 - The [[Doom source code]] is released.
  
 
==1998==
 
==1998==
 
* March 13 - The [[Doom]] news site [[Doomworld]] is founded.
 
* March 13 - The [[Doom]] news site [[Doomworld]] is founded.
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* April 1 - ''Portal of Praevus'' expansion pack for ''[[Hexen II]]'' is released.{{cite web archived|author=Staff|title=News for April 1, 1998|url=http://www.ogr.com/news/news0498.html|publication=Online Gaming Review|publishdate=1 April 1998|accessdate=26 June 2023|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20010209100601/http://www.ogr.com/news/news0498.html|archivedat=archive.org}}
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* November 24 - ''{{wp|Heretic II}}'' is released.{{cite web archived|url=http://headline.gamespot.com/news/98_11/24_pc_new/index.html|title=New Releases|author=GameSpot|publishdate=24 November 1998|publication={{wp|GameSpot}}|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20000606102406/http://headline.gamespot.com/news/98_11/24_pc_new/index.html|accessdate=26 June 2023|archivedat=archive.org}}
 
* [[GT Interactive Software|GT Interactive]] releases the [[Quake and the Ultimate Doom Compilation]] in European markets.
 
* [[GT Interactive Software|GT Interactive]] releases the [[Quake and the Ultimate Doom Compilation]] in European markets.
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* December 2 - The [[Doom Wad Station]] website is launched.
  
 
==1999==
 
==1999==
* January 11 - [[Raven Software]] releases the source code for [[Heretic]] and [[Hexen]].
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* January 11 - [[Raven Software]] releases the source code for [[Heretic]] and [[Hexen]].{{cite web archived|url=http://www2.ravensoft.com/source/|title=Heretic and Hexen source code release page|author=Staff|publishdate=11 January 1999|publication=Raven Software website|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20010611155248/http://www2.ravensoft.com/source/|accessdate=8 August 2023|archivedat=archive.org}}
 
* April 20 - The [[Columbine High School Massacre]] occurs.
 
* April 20 - The [[Columbine High School Massacre]] occurs.
* October 3 - The source code for Doom is re-released under the [[wikipedia:GNU General Public Licence|General Public Licence]] (GPL) by John Carmack, thanks to persuasion by [[Andrew "Linguica" Stine]].
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* October 3 - The source code for Doom is re-released under the {{wp|GNU General Public License|General Public License}} (GPL) by John Carmack, thanks to persuasion by [[Andrew "Linguica" Stine]].
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* November 24 - [[Katherine Anna Kang]] founds [[Fountainhead Entertainment]] and becomes its CEO.
  
 
==2000==
 
==2000==
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==2004==
 
==2004==
* August 3 - [[Doom 3]] is made available in the US.
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* August 3 - [[Doom 3]] is released in North America.{{cite web archived|url=http://www.gamespot.com/pc/action/doom3/similar.html?mode=versions|title=Doom 3. Release Summary|author=Staff|publishdate=13 August 2004|publication={{wp|GameSpot}}|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20081208112940/http://www.gamespot.com/pc/action/doom3/similar.html?mode=versions|accessdate=28 June 2023|archivedat=archive.org}}
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* August 12 - Doom 3 is released in Japan.{{cite web archived|url=http://www.gamespot.com/pc/action/doom3/similar.html?mode=versions|title=Doom 3. Release Summary|author=Staff|publishdate=13 August 2004|publication={{wp|GameSpot}}|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20081208112940/http://www.gamespot.com/pc/action/doom3/similar.html?mode=versions|accessdate=28 June 2023|archivedat=archive.org}}
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* August 13 - Doom 3 is released in Europe.{{cite web archived|url=http://www.gamespot.com/pc/action/doom3/similar.html?mode=versions|title=Doom 3. Release Summary|author=Staff|publishdate=13 August 2004|publication={{wp|GameSpot}}|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20081208112940/http://www.gamespot.com/pc/action/doom3/similar.html?mode=versions|accessdate=28 June 2023|archivedat=archive.org}}
 
* [[Doom, The Boardgame|Doom: The Boardgame]] is released.
 
* [[Doom, The Boardgame|Doom: The Boardgame]] is released.
  
 
==2005==
 
==2005==
 
* January 5 - [https://doomwiki.org/w/index.php?title=Entryway&oldid=1 The Doom Wiki begins].
 
* January 5 - [https://doomwiki.org/w/index.php?title=Entryway&oldid=1 The Doom Wiki begins].
* April 4 - [[Doom 3: Resurrection of Evil]] is released.
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* April 4 - [[Doom 3: Resurrection of Evil]] is released in North America.{{cite web archived|url=http://www.gamespot.com/pc/action/doom3resurrectionofevil/similar.html?mode=versions|title=Doom 3: Resurrection of Evil. Release Summary|author=Staff|publishdate=8 April 2005|publication={{wp|GameSpot}}|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110818041054/http://www.gamespot.com/pc/action/doom3resurrectionofevil/similar.html?mode=versions|accessdate=28 June 2023|archivedat=archive.org}}
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* April 8 - Doom 3: Resurrection of Evil is released in Europe.{{cite web archived|url=http://www.gamespot.com/pc/action/doom3resurrectionofevil/similar.html?mode=versions|title=Doom 3: Resurrection of Evil. Release Summary|author=Staff|publishdate=8 April 2005|publication={{wp|GameSpot}}|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110818041054/http://www.gamespot.com/pc/action/doom3resurrectionofevil/similar.html?mode=versions|accessdate=28 June 2023|archivedat=archive.org}}
 
* September 13 - [[Doom RPG]] is released.
 
* September 13 - [[Doom RPG]] is released.
 
* September 27 - [[Adrian Carmack]] alleges he was forced out of id Software, and files suit against the company.{{cite web|author=Gitlin, Elle|title=For $105 million, you too can force Adrian Carmack out of a job|url=https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2005/09/1377/|publication=Ars Technica|publishdate=29 September 2005|accessdate=3 June 2014}}
 
* September 27 - [[Adrian Carmack]] alleges he was forced out of id Software, and files suit against the company.{{cite web|author=Gitlin, Elle|title=For $105 million, you too can force Adrian Carmack out of a job|url=https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2005/09/1377/|publication=Ars Technica|publishdate=29 September 2005|accessdate=3 June 2014}}
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==2006==
 
==2006==
* February 7 - [[Doom movie]] [[Wikipedia:DVD|DVD]] is released, along with a series of [[Doom movie merchandise|merchandise]] based on it.
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* February 7 - [[Doom movie]] {{wp|DVD}} is released, along with a series of [[Doom movie merchandise|merchandise]] based on it.
 
* September 27 - [[Ultimate Doom]] is released on the [[Xbox 360|Xbox 360 Live Arcade]] worldwide.
 
* September 27 - [[Ultimate Doom]] is released on the [[Xbox 360|Xbox 360 Live Arcade]] worldwide.
  
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* February 26 - The first [[Doom 3 novels|Doom 3 novel]], [[Doom 3 novels#Doom 3: Worlds on Fire|Doom 3: Worlds on Fire]] is published.
 
* February 26 - The first [[Doom 3 novels|Doom 3 novel]], [[Doom 3 novels#Doom 3: Worlds on Fire|Doom 3: Worlds on Fire]] is published.
 
* May 7 - [[id Software]] announces that [[Doom 4]] is being developed.
 
* May 7 - [[id Software]] announces that [[Doom 4]] is being developed.
* September 4 - [[Raven Software]] re-releases the source code for [[Heretic]] and [[Hexen]] under the [[Wikipedia:GNU General Public License|GNU GPL]].
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* September 4 - [[Raven Software]] re-releases the source code for [[Heretic]] and [[Hexen]] under the {{wp|GNU General Public License|GNU GPL}}.
  
 
==2009==
 
==2009==
 
* March 31 - The second [[Doom 3 novels|Doom 3 novel]], [[Doom 3 novels#Doom 3: Maelstrom|Doom 3: Maelstrom]] is published.
 
* March 31 - The second [[Doom 3 novels|Doom 3 novel]], [[Doom 3 novels#Doom 3: Maelstrom|Doom 3: Maelstrom]] is published.
 
* June 24 - [[id Software]] is purchased by [[ZeniMax Media]].
 
* June 24 - [[id Software]] is purchased by [[ZeniMax Media]].
* June 26 - [[Doom Resurrection (iPhone)|Doom Resurrection]] is released for the [[Wikipedia:iPhone OS|iPhone OS]].
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* June 26 - [[Doom Resurrection (iPhone)|Doom Resurrection]] is released for the {{wp|iPhone OS}}.
* October 31 - [[Doom Classic (iOS)|Doom Classic]], a port of [[Ultimate Doom]], is released for the [[Wikipedia:iPhone OS|iPhone OS]].
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* October 31 - [[Doom Classic (iOS)|Doom Classic]], a port of [[Ultimate Doom]], is released for the iPhone OS.
  
 
==2010==
 
==2010==
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==2012==
 
==2012==
 
* January 18 - The [[Xbox 360]] Doom returns to Xbox Live Arcade after over a year of absence caused by licensing issues.
 
* January 18 - The [[Xbox 360]] Doom returns to Xbox Live Arcade after over a year of absence caused by licensing issues.
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* August - [[id Mobile]] is announced as having been shut down at QuakeCon 2012.{{cite web|author=Nicholson, Brad|title=It Came from QuakeCon: id Closes Mobile Development As It Focuses on ‘Doom 4’|url=https://toucharcade.com/2012/08/03/it-came-from-quakecon-id-closes-mobile-development-as-it-focuses-on-doom-4/|publication=TouchArcade|publishdate=3 Aug 2012|accessdate=30 Sept 2022}}
 
* October 16 - [[Doom 3: BFG Edition]] is released on the US market. The international market follows three days later.
 
* October 16 - [[Doom 3: BFG Edition]] is released on the US market. The international market follows three days later.
 
* November 3 to December 3 - On [[Steam]], the [[Doom Pack Complete]] and [[Super id Software Pack]] compilation have been removed, and the [[Doom Classic Complete]] and [[Doom 3 Pack]] introduced. The [[Master Levels]] are no longer bundled with [[Doom II]].
 
* November 3 to December 3 - On [[Steam]], the [[Doom Pack Complete]] and [[Super id Software Pack]] compilation have been removed, and the [[Doom Classic Complete]] and [[Doom 3 Pack]] introduced. The [[Master Levels]] are no longer bundled with [[Doom II]].
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==2020==
 
==2020==
 
* January 9 - A significant update is published for the [[Doom Classic Unity port]] on all platforms, bringing add-on support for [[Final Doom]], [[No Rest for the Living]], and [[SIGIL]], among many quality-of-life improvements.
 
* January 9 - A significant update is published for the [[Doom Classic Unity port]] on all platforms, bringing add-on support for [[Final Doom]], [[No Rest for the Living]], and [[SIGIL]], among many quality-of-life improvements.
* March 20 - [[Doom Eternal]] is released worldwide for Microsoft Windows, Xbox One, and PlayStation 4. [[Doom 64]] is also [[Doom 64 (2020 version)|re-released]] for PC (via [[Steam]] and [[Bethesda.net]]), Xbox One, PlayStation 4, and Nintendo Switch.
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* March 20 - [[Doom Eternal]] is released worldwide for Microsoft Windows, Xbox One, and PlayStation 4.
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* March 20 - [[Doom 64]] is [[Doom 64 (2020 version)|re-released]] for PC (via [[Steam]] and [[Bethesda.net]]), Xbox One, PlayStation 4, and Nintendo Switch.
 
*  April 14 - A series of limited-edition boxed re-releases of [[Chex Quest]] are announced by [[Limited Run Games]].{{cite web|author=Peeples, Jeremy|title=Chex Quest Getting Special Physical Edition Via Limited Run Games|url=https://hardcoregamer.com/2020/04/14/chex-quest-getting-special-physical-edition-via-limited-run-games/375908/|publication=Hardcore Gamer|publishdate=14 April 2020|accessdate=19 May 2020}}  
 
*  April 14 - A series of limited-edition boxed re-releases of [[Chex Quest]] are announced by [[Limited Run Games]].{{cite web|author=Peeples, Jeremy|title=Chex Quest Getting Special Physical Edition Via Limited Run Games|url=https://hardcoregamer.com/2020/04/14/chex-quest-getting-special-physical-edition-via-limited-run-games/375908/|publication=Hardcore Gamer|publishdate=14 April 2020|accessdate=19 May 2020}}  
 
* May 12 - Doom 64 is released for [[Google]] {{wp|Google Stadia|Stadia}}.{{cite web|author=Bradshaw, Kyle|title=Doom 64 coming to Google Stadia, free to buyers of Doom Eternal|url=https://9to5google.com/2020/03/20/doom-64-google-stadia-free/|publication=9TO5Google|publishdate=20 March 2020|accessdate=12 May 2020}}
 
* May 12 - Doom 64 is released for [[Google]] {{wp|Google Stadia|Stadia}}.{{cite web|author=Bradshaw, Kyle|title=Doom 64 coming to Google Stadia, free to buyers of Doom Eternal|url=https://9to5google.com/2020/03/20/doom-64-google-stadia-free/|publication=9TO5Google|publishdate=20 March 2020|accessdate=12 May 2020}}
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* October 20 - ''The Ancient Gods, Part One'' is released as the first DLC for Doom Eternal.{{cite web|author=|title=DOOM Eternal: The Ancient Gods - Part One Released|url=https://www.bluesnews.com/s/215940/doom-eternal-the-ancient-gods-part-one-released|publication=Blue's News|publishdate=20 October 2020|accessdate=26 October 2020}}
 
* October 20 - ''The Ancient Gods, Part One'' is released as the first DLC for Doom Eternal.{{cite web|author=|title=DOOM Eternal: The Ancient Gods - Part One Released|url=https://www.bluesnews.com/s/215940/doom-eternal-the-ancient-gods-part-one-released|publication=Blue's News|publishdate=20 October 2020|accessdate=26 October 2020}}
 
* December 8 - [[Doom Eternal]] is released for the [[Nintendo Switch]].{{cite web|author=[[Nintendo]]|title=DOOM® Eternal for Nintendo Switch - Nintendo Game Details|url=https://www.nintendo.com/games/detail/doom-eternal-switch/|publication=nintendo.com|publishdate=|accessdate=Mar 10 2021}}
 
* December 8 - [[Doom Eternal]] is released for the [[Nintendo Switch]].{{cite web|author=[[Nintendo]]|title=DOOM® Eternal for Nintendo Switch - Nintendo Game Details|url=https://www.nintendo.com/games/detail/doom-eternal-switch/|publication=nintendo.com|publishdate=|accessdate=Mar 10 2021}}
* December 21 - [[Heretic]], [[Hexen]], [[Deathkings of the Dark Citadel]], and [[Hexen II]] arrive on [[GOG.com]].{{cite web|author=|title=The classic fantasy shooter series Heretic joins the ranks of GOG.COM|url=https://www.gog.com/news/the_classic_fantasy_shooter_series_heretic_joins_the_ranks_of_gogcom|publication=GOG.com|publishdate=21 December 2020|accessdate=22 December 2020}}
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* December 21 - [[Heretic]], [[Hexen]], [[Deathkings of the Dark Citadel]], and ''[[Hexen II]]'' arrive on [[GOG.com]].{{cite web|author=|title=The classic fantasy shooter series Heretic joins the ranks of GOG.COM|url=https://www.gog.com/news/the_classic_fantasy_shooter_series_heretic_joins_the_ranks_of_gogcom|publication=GOG.com|publishdate=21 December 2020|accessdate=22 December 2020}}
  
 
==2021==
 
==2021==
 
* February 21 - [[Gamers.org]] launches the [https://www.gamers.org/cgi/IdgamesUpload.html Idgames Upload] form to ease submitting files to the [[idgames archive]].{{cite web|author=[[Frans P. de Vries|Vries, Frans P. de]]|title=|url={{dwforums|129167|Welcome to Idgames Upload}}|publication=[[Doomworld Forums]]|publishdate=21 February 2021|accessdate=22 February 2021}}
 
* February 21 - [[Gamers.org]] launches the [https://www.gamers.org/cgi/IdgamesUpload.html Idgames Upload] form to ease submitting files to the [[idgames archive]].{{cite web|author=[[Frans P. de Vries|Vries, Frans P. de]]|title=|url={{dwforums|129167|Welcome to Idgames Upload}}|publication=[[Doomworld Forums]]|publishdate=21 February 2021|accessdate=22 February 2021}}
* March 4 - [[Bethesda]] announces the upcoming release of [[Doom 3: VR Edition]] for the [[PlayStation 4|PlayStation VR]] with a release date of March 29, 2021.{{cite web|author=Wilhem, Parker|title=Relive the terror in DOOM 3: VR Edition on PlayStation VR|url=https://slayersclub.bethesda.net/en/article/1aJarhjfeFjZ5WVHJLKV9P/relive-the-terror-in-doom-3-vr-edition|publication=[[Slayers Club]]|publishdate=4 March 2021|accessdate=5 March 2021}}
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* March 4 - [[Bethesda]] announces the upcoming release of [[Doom 3: VR Edition]] for the [[PlayStation 4|PlayStation VR]] with a release date of March 29, 2021.{{cite web archived|author=Wilhem, Parker|title=Relive the terror in DOOM 3: VR Edition on PlayStation VR|url=https://slayersclub.bethesda.net/en/article/1aJarhjfeFjZ5WVHJLKV9P/relive-the-terror-in-doom-3-vr-edition|publication=[[Slayers Club]]|publishdate=4 March 2021|accessdate=5 March 2021|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20221225191633/https://slayersclub.bethesda.net/en/article/1aJarhjfeFjZ5WVHJLKV9P/relive-the-terror-in-doom-3-vr-edition|archivedat=archive.org}}
 
* March 9 - [[Microsoft]] completes its acquisition of [[ZeniMax Media]].{{cite web|author=Spencer, Phil|title=Officially Welcoming Bethesda to Team Xbox|url=https://news.xbox.com/en-us/2021/03/09/officially-welcoming-bethesda-to-the-xbox-family/|publication=Xbox Wire|publishdate=9 March 2021|accessdate=9 March 2021}}
 
* March 9 - [[Microsoft]] completes its acquisition of [[ZeniMax Media]].{{cite web|author=Spencer, Phil|title=Officially Welcoming Bethesda to Team Xbox|url=https://news.xbox.com/en-us/2021/03/09/officially-welcoming-bethesda-to-the-xbox-family/|publication=Xbox Wire|publishdate=9 March 2021|accessdate=9 March 2021}}
 
* March 12 - Doom, Doom II, Doom 64, Doom 3, and Doom Eternal are added to Microsoft Xbox Game Pass, including Game Pass for PC.{{cite web|author=Cooper, Dalton|title=20 Bethesda Games Coming to Xbox Game Pass Tomorrow|url=https://gamerant.com/xbox-game-pass-bethesda-games/|publication=GameRant|publishdate=11 March 2021|accessdate=31 July 2021}}
 
* March 12 - Doom, Doom II, Doom 64, Doom 3, and Doom Eternal are added to Microsoft Xbox Game Pass, including Game Pass for PC.{{cite web|author=Cooper, Dalton|title=20 Bethesda Games Coming to Xbox Game Pass Tomorrow|url=https://gamerant.com/xbox-game-pass-bethesda-games/|publication=GameRant|publishdate=11 March 2021|accessdate=31 July 2021}}
 
* March 18 - ''[[The Ancient Gods, Part Two]]'' is released as the second DLC for [[Doom Eternal]].
 
* March 18 - ''[[The Ancient Gods, Part Two]]'' is released as the second DLC for [[Doom Eternal]].
* March 29 - [[Doom 3: VR Edition]] is released for the [[PlayStation 4|PlayStation VR]].{{cite web|author=Wilhem, Parker|title=Brave a hellish invasion in DOOM 3: VR Edition – OUT NOW|url=https://slayersclub.bethesda.net/en/article/G1iX5MSyIWMgiC17St6Om/doom-3-vr-editions-out-now|publication=[[Slayers Club]]|publishdate=29 March 2021|accessdate=7 April 2021}}
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* March 29 - [[Doom 3: VR Edition]] is released for the [[PlayStation 4|PlayStation VR]].{{cite web archived|author=Wilhem, Parker|title=Brave a hellish invasion in DOOM 3: VR Edition – OUT NOW|url=https://slayersclub.bethesda.net/en/article/G1iX5MSyIWMgiC17St6Om/doom-3-vr-editions-out-now|publication=[[Slayers Club]]|publishdate=29 March 2021|accessdate=7 April 2021|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20221225191630/https://slayersclub.bethesda.net/en/article/G1iX5MSyIWMgiC17St6Om/doom-3-vr-editions-out-now|archivedat=archive.org}}
 
* June 29 - Doom Eternal receives enhanced builds for the [[PlayStation 5]] and [[Xbox Series X and Series S|Xbox Series X{{!}}S]] consoles.<ref name="sixthaxis">{{cite web text|author=Stefan L|title=Doom Eternal’s free PS5 and Xbox Series X{{!}}S upgrade is now available|url=https://www.thesixthaxis.com/2021/06/29/doom-eternal-free-ps5-upgrade-how-to-guide-xbox-series-xs-smart-delivery-update/?cmpscreen|publication=TheSixthAxis|publishdate=29 June 2021|accessdate=29 July 2022}}</ref>
 
* June 29 - Doom Eternal receives enhanced builds for the [[PlayStation 5]] and [[Xbox Series X and Series S|Xbox Series X{{!}}S]] consoles.<ref name="sixthaxis">{{cite web text|author=Stefan L|title=Doom Eternal’s free PS5 and Xbox Series X{{!}}S upgrade is now available|url=https://www.thesixthaxis.com/2021/06/29/doom-eternal-free-ps5-upgrade-how-to-guide-xbox-series-xs-smart-delivery-update/?cmpscreen|publication=TheSixthAxis|publishdate=29 June 2021|accessdate=29 July 2022}}</ref>
  
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* August 18 - The [[Epic Games Store]] receives its first release of games in the Doom series, including [[The Ultimate Doom]], [[Doom II]] (through [[Doom Classic Unity port|Doom Classic]]), [[Doom 64 (2020 version)|Doom 64]], and [[Doom 3 (2019 version)|Doom 3]].{{cite web|author=@EpicGames|title=Grab your boxing gloves and head to the ring to fight your enemies 🥊 Then continue the battle as you hunt down the Mother of Demons and stop Hell's invasion.|url=https://twitter.com/EpicGames/status/1560280630306521089|publication=Twitter|publishdate=18 August 2022|accessdate=18 August 2022}}
 
* August 18 - The [[Epic Games Store]] receives its first release of games in the Doom series, including [[The Ultimate Doom]], [[Doom II]] (through [[Doom Classic Unity port|Doom Classic]]), [[Doom 64 (2020 version)|Doom 64]], and [[Doom 3 (2019 version)|Doom 3]].{{cite web|author=@EpicGames|title=Grab your boxing gloves and head to the ring to fight your enemies 🥊 Then continue the battle as you hunt down the Mother of Demons and stop Hell's invasion.|url=https://twitter.com/EpicGames/status/1560280630306521089|publication=Twitter|publishdate=18 August 2022|accessdate=18 August 2022}}
 
* September 29 - [[Strife: Veteran Edition]] is added to the {{wp|Amazon Luna}} game streaming service.{{cite web|author=Amazon Luna|title=&#35;NewonRetroChannel: Strife: Veteran Edition. Play the role of spy, assassin, warrior, and thief as you are lured into the darkest and most perilous adventure of your life...|url=https://twitter.com/amazonluna/status/1575587614110777345|publication=Twitter|publishdate=29 Sept 2022|accessdate=30 Sept 2022}}
 
* September 29 - [[Strife: Veteran Edition]] is added to the {{wp|Amazon Luna}} game streaming service.{{cite web|author=Amazon Luna|title=&#35;NewonRetroChannel: Strife: Veteran Edition. Play the role of spy, assassin, warrior, and thief as you are lured into the darkest and most perilous adventure of your life...|url=https://twitter.com/amazonluna/status/1575587614110777345|publication=Twitter|publishdate=29 Sept 2022|accessdate=30 Sept 2022}}
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==2023==
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* October 13 - [[Microsoft]] completes acquisition of game publisher and studio owner {{wp|Activision}}, a move which grants the corporation ownership of [[Raven Software]].{{cite web|author=Welsh, Oli|title=21 months later, Microsoft finally owns Activision Blizzard|url=https://www.polygon.com/23915545/microsoft-activision-blizzard-deal-close|publication={{wp|Polygon (website)|Polygon}}|publishdate=13 October 2023|accessdate=13 October 2023}}
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==2024==
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* January 16 - The GNU General Public License v2.0 is officially applied to the id Software [[Doom source code]] GitHub repository.{{cite web|author=[[Mike Rubits (sponge)|Rubits, Mike]]|title=Add GPL information|url=https://github.com/id-Software/DOOM/commit/a77dfb96cb91780ca334d0d4cfd86957558007e0|publication=GitHub|publishdate=16 Jan 2024|accessdate=16 Jan 2024}}
  
 
==See also==
 
==See also==

Latest revision as of 13:38, 28 February 2024

Below is a timeline of primary or canonical Doom-related events which tie the games to their creators and the world at large. For community releases, see the timeline of mod releases, timeline of source port releases, and timeline of utility releases respectively.

Before 1993[edit]

1993[edit]

1994[edit]

  • January 26 - The first version of the Doom Editing Utilities is released.
  • March - The idgames archive is founded by Barry Bloom at ocf.unt.edu.[2]
  • March 7 - The first public third-party PWAD, the Origwad, is released. (Download link)
  • May 12 - The idgames archive moves to infant2.sphs.indiana.edu.[2]
  • September 30 - Doom II is released.
  • October 10 - The release of Doom II is officially celebrated.
  • November - Doom's first console ports are released for the Sega 32X and Atari Jaguar.
  • November 3 - The idgames archive temporarily moves to ftp.orst.edu.[2]
  • November 14 - The rec.games.computer.doom Usenet newsgroup hierarchy is created after a vote of, on average, 378-89 by users of the alt.games.doom hierarchy.[3]
  • December - The idgames archive moves to Walnut Creek CD-ROM at ftp.cdrom.com.[2]
  • December 21 - Rise of the Triad Shareware is released.
  • December 21 - Marathon is released.
  • December 23 - Heretic is released.

1995[edit]

1996[edit]

1997[edit]

1998[edit]

1999[edit]

2000[edit]

  • June 1 - John Carmack mentions in his .plan file that id Software has begun a new Doom project.[11]
  • June 2 - The Doom news site New Doom is founded.

2001[edit]

2002[edit]

2003[edit]

2004[edit]

2005[edit]

2006[edit]

2007[edit]

  • August 3 - Every Doom game is released on Steam, along with various Doom and Doom 3 engine games.

2008[edit]

2009[edit]

2010[edit]

2011[edit]

2012[edit]

2013[edit]

  • April 3 - Kotaku publishes an article with confirmation from id Software staff that Doom 4 has not only been delayed but entirely restarted.
  • June 26 - Todd Hollenshead announces his resignation as president of id Software.
  • August 1 - QuakeCon 2013 begins, featuring the 20th Anniversary Doom Challenge deathmatch tournament, using Odamex. Bethesda releases commemorative Doom-themed shot glasses, prints, t-shirts, and a 200-count limited edition cast of the Reaper Miniatures set as part of the event.
  • November 23 - John Carmack announces his resignation from id Software.
  • December 10 - The twentieth anniversary of Doom's release is celebrated.

2014[edit]

  • February - Bethesda announces early beta access to Doom 4 as a pre-order bonus for Wolfenstein: The New Order, with stipulation that the game was not yet ready for testing and that participants will be contacted later.
  • May 1 - ZeniMax Media releases public accusations against John Carmack and Oculus VR, claiming the latter have made use of stolen intellectual property. Carmack fires back several tweets flatly denying their claims.[21][22]
  • May 5 - Oculus VR releases a public refutation of the claims made by ZeniMax.[23]
  • May 21 - ZeniMax Media and id Software file suit against Oculus VR in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas.[24]
  • June 13 - Bethesda exhibits a "teaser trailer" for Doom 4 at E3, with promise of a soon-to-follow reveal. After a few days, it was clarified that the reveal would be exclusive to attendees of the upcoming QuakeCon 2014.
  • July 17 - Bethedsa and id Software display the Doom 4 reveal to QuakeCon attendees, featuring live game play.
  • September 29 - Doom 4 appears as a pre-order item on Amazon.com, with a tentative release date of December 31, 2015.
  • November 30 - The 3DO source code is released.
  • December 12 - Strife: Veteran Edition is released on Steam.

2015[edit]

  • March 1 - The New Doom website and forums were taken offline.
  • April 21 - John Romero released the source code of DoomEd, the internal editor developed by id to build the original games, as well as the text-format DWD files from which the maps were originally compiled, and many of the game's development assets. See 2015 Doom source data release for full information.
  • May 18 - Bethesda announced that a public reveal of the next installment in the Doom series would be held at E3 2015, and released an 11-second teaser video.
  • June 4 - Doom is inducted into the World Video Game Hall of Fame in the first year of its operation, alongside Pong, Tetris, Pac-Man, Super Mario Bros., and World of Warcraft. Among qualities cited were its introduction of the concept of the game engine, its inclusion of multiplayer, its astounding commercial success, and its enduring impact on the genre of the first-person shooter.[25]
  • June 14 - The first-ever Bethesda E3 conference was held, with the worldwide public premiere of the new Doom game as the headline event.
  • July 23 - The multiplayer component of the upcoming Doom is offered for live play at QuakeCon 2015.
  • August 3 - The Doom v0.3 alpha, previously thought lost, was uploaded to the idgames archive.
  • August 26 - Bethesda starts publishing its catalog on GOG, including the classic Doom titles and Quake
  • October 23 - id Software begins a series of closed alpha tests of the upcoming Doom game, with participation of a subset of gamers eligible to participate in the upcoming beta.

2016[edit]

2017[edit]

2018[edit]

2019[edit]

  • June 10 - Doom Eternal is targeted to release on November 22.[30]
  • July 22 - The immediate release of Doom Classic versions of Doom and Doom II and a new port of Doom 3 were announced for multiple platforms at QuakeCon 2019.
  • September 4 - Bethesda announces an impending re-release of Doom 64 on the Nintendo Switch to accompany Doom Eternal.[31]
  • October 1 - Doom: Annihilation, the second Doom movie, is released direct to Blu-Ray, DVD, and digital download.
  • October 8 - Doom Eternal and Doom 64 are announced as delayed until March 20, 2020.[32] Releases for PC, Xbox One, and PlayStation 4 are announced for Doom 64.

2020[edit]

2021[edit]

2022[edit]

2023[edit]

2024[edit]

  • January 16 - The GNU General Public License v2.0 is officially applied to the id Software Doom source code GitHub repository.[55]

See also[edit]

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