Doom was one of the surprising titles to see on the Nintendo Switch when it launched in November, and despite the toned-down graphics, it was a welcome addition to the hybrid console's roster of games.
Now Bethesda is making the most out of the Switch's handheld nature by adding motion controls to the shooter.
Doom For The Switch Gets Motion Controls
The new feature is already pretty self-explanatory, but just to be clear, it allows players to aim in Doom by tilting and moving the right Joy-Con around.
"With today's update, we've added Motion Aiming to DOOM, a much-requested control option that allows you to utilize the built-in gyroscope of the Joy-Con for more precise aiming. The option can be used in conjunction with traditional aiming using the controller's analog stick for the perfect blend of immersion and accuracy," Bethesda says.
A new update is now available for #DOOM on #NintendoSwitch, which includes Motion Aiming and multiplayer party support! https://t.co/UmNUdWunLk pic.twitter.com/GnRIj7TVip — DOOM (@DOOM) February 20, 2018
Polygon notes the experience is similar to the motion controls in Splatoon 2, pointing out that it's easier to aim with the Switch on tabletop mode rather than in handheld mode.
To turn it on, the option to toggle "Motion Aiming" can be found in the menu once the new update is downloaded and installed.
What Else Is New?
The changes don't end with motion controls. Bethesda has also added in Multiplayer Parties to make it easier for players to team up with their friends in multiplayer. On top of that, it also updated the game icon so that it matches the box art of Doom for the Switch.
Other enhancements worth noting are CPU optimizations and a boost to the average resolution in certain parts of the game where the resolution is lower.
Last but not least, there's a slew of bug fixes to boot, including but not limited to crashing when using the BFG, unresponsive controls when in the menu, and audio problems.
Bethesda And The Switch
Bethesda is one of the many developers to embrace the Switch, and as a testament to that, it's latching on to the platform not only with Doom but also with The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim and Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus.
Also, with the latest update for Doom, it's clear that the company is doubling down on the platform.
