Doom 2 for Doom 3 Remake is a project that aims to bring all maps from Doom 2 to the Doom 3 Engine. This project started in 2010, and last month, a new unofficial version of it was released. And with QuakeCon 2026 now underway, this is a fun way to celebrate it and revisit one of the greatest classic shooters.
In total, the mod appears to have 10 maps. From what I’ve heard, though, only the first three to four maps are fully playable. Later levels have glitches and visual issues. So, consider this a demo or a beta. It will not allow you to play the entirety of Doom 2 in Doom 3.
As a concept, this is really cool. At least for something that has been in development for over 10 years. Doom II for Doom 3 feels like a perfect mix between Doom 2 and Doom 3. The mod has the levels, music, and sound effects of Doom 2 with Doom 3’s aesthetics.
If you are not a Doom 3 fan, this project may not feel special. However, for everyone who loved Doom 3, this is something they will find cool to play.
Frankly, I don’t expect this project to ever be complete. While it has been receiving some unofficial updates, it has not received any major official update. So, I believe it will remain a cool concept project, and nothing more. Or at least that’s my take on it.
Personally, I believe the best way to re-experience Doom 2 is with its RTX Remix Mod. Doom II: Ray Traced lets you enjoy the classic Doom game with real-time Path Tracing. Not only that, but it replaces all of the game’s 2D sprites with 3D voxels. I’ve finished the game with it, and I can wholeheartedly say that it was one of the best path-traced experiences I’ve had.
Anyway, those interested can download the Doom 2 for Doom 3 Remake from here. At the end of the article, you can also find videos that showcase its first three maps. These videos will give you a pretty good idea of what you can expect from it. So, if you are not in the mood to download any Doom 3 mods, you can watch them.
Have fun!
John is the founder and Editor in Chief at DSOGaming. He is a PC gaming fan and highly supports the modding and indie communities. Before creating DSOGaming, John worked on numerous gaming websites. While he is a die-hard PC gamer, his gaming roots can be found on consoles. John loved – and still does – the 16-bit consoles, and considers SNES to be one of the best consoles. Still, the PC platform won him over consoles. That was mainly due to 3DFX and its iconic dedicated 3D accelerator graphics card, Voodoo 2. John has also written a higher degree thesis on the “The Evolution of PC graphics cards.”
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