Maps unveiled for Doom 3: Resurrection of Evil

Chip firm Via Technologies today unveiled VIAVGA DM1 XP and VIAVGA DM2 XP, two custom made multiplayer maps for Doom 3: Resurrection of Evil, the second sequel to the first-person shooter from ID Software.

Created by mapper Josh 'b0rg' Holmes, editor of Via's official Via Gamers Arena website, both maps are modified versions of the existing custom-made Doom 3: Deathmatch maps, VIAVGA DM1 and VIAVGA DM2, launched last year.

Built specifically for the Doom 3 expansion pack, these newly unveiled maps feature improvements including lighting and detail adjustments.

Both the double-barrel shotgun and gravity-based 'Grabber' gun have been incorporated, as well as various objects that can be picked up and used as missiles.

Via said that more spawn points, weapons and items have been added to accommodate higher player numbers, and extra details have been incorporated, including trunks, explosive fuel and slime barrels as well as wall-mounted oxygen tanks, all which can be picked up by the Grabber gun and propelled at the enemy.

Holmes explained that his latest maps address "a few game play issues" that arose after the previous maps were released.

"The extra weapons in Resurrection of Evil change the status quo, and I was able to adjust both maps to maximise that effect," he said.

VIAVGA DM1 XP and VIAVGA DM2 XP support all Deathmatch modes of play and are well suited to larger sized 'Free For All' and 'Team Deathmatch' games for up to eight players.