John Romero Celebrates 32 Years of Doom: “It’s One of the Great Privileges of My Life”

John Romero, co-creator of Doom and co-founder of id Software, is marking the iconic FPS’s 32nd anniversary with a look back at its beginnings, its journey since launch, and heartfelt thanks to the fans who have kept the game thriving.

“Today marks DOOM’s 32nd birthday!” Romero shared on Twitter. “It’s incredible to see how far this rebellious game has come. We aimed to create the greatest game we could envision, and generations of players have ensured its legacy. It’s truly one of the greatest honors of my life.”

At this point, it’s nearly impossible to discuss Doom without echoing sentiments that have been expressed countless times over the years, but it’s clear why it’s hailed as the “father” of the FPS genre. It stands as the most influential FPS ever, and any chance for Romero to reminisce is always welcome.

“Thank you to every fan who’s ripped, torn, explored every corner, broken every boundary, modded, speedran, theorycrafted, shared stories, and kept the fires of hell burning. DOOM became a phenomenon because you made it one. I am grateful for every single one of you,” Romero continued.

Romero also recently shared the exciting news that Romero Games, the studio behind his recently canceled FPS, has survived the setback and is now developing a new game that he claims “will be new to people, much like the fresh experience of going through Elden Ring.” Bold words, but who better to make such a statement than Romero himself?