Now here is something really cool. YouTube’s ‘Francois Montagud’ has shared a video, showcasing his fan remake of Doom 3 in Unreal Engine 5. So, let’s take a look at it.
As Montagud noted, the goal of his project is to recreate Doom 3’s intense and heavy atmosphere with a personal touch. This fan tech demo was built in Unreal Engine 5.5. For modeling, the artist used 3DSMax, Painter, Designer and ZBrush.
This video shows the latest version of the fan remake. This new version has improved dynamic lighting and FX (Niagara system). It also has more reactive AI behaviors for the zombies and the pinky. The artist has also updated the shooting system with better visual feedback. Not only that, but he reworked sound and ambient effects, and he used the original sound effects from Doom 3 and Alpha Doom 3.
Now, as you will see, this tech demo is still a bit rough around the edges. To be more precise, the animations are still not that great. This is the main area Montagud should put his focus on. At least in my opinion. On the other hand, the hand-crafted deaths look AMAZING. They truly look absolutely incredible. Also, thanks to UE5, the lighting is consistent and top-notch.
This fan tech demo recreates only a small part of Doom 3. It’s not meant to be a full remake. Still, the fact that there are proper gameplay elements is a big plus. Even if those animations need a lot of additional work.
The bad news is that this tech demo of this fan remake for Doom 3 is not available for download. As with a lot of UE5 fan remakes, it’s being created for portfolio purposes. There is a small chance we might get a playable version of it at some point. However, nothing is set in stone as of yet.
Speaking of Unreal Engine 5, you should also check out the following fan projects. For instance, you can find some faithful remasters ofDark SoulsandDark Souls 3, which are super cool. A few months ago, we also shared anamazing remake of Toy Story 2. Then there’s this coolfan remake of Metal Gear Solid. Let’s also not forget this fantasticfan remake of STALKERthat’s worth a look. Oh, and don’t miss theGrand Theft Auto 6 fan concept in UE5; it’s pretty impressive. In February 2024, we also shared fan remakes ofGrand Theft Auto San AndreasandGTA 3, as well as anUncharted fan game. We also have a fan remaster ofUnreal Gold in UE5. You should also watch the full-on remake video forFinal Fantasy 9, and thisHD-2D Fan Remake for Xenogears.
Need for Speed CarbonandTony Hawk’s Undergroundhave also received some cool remakes. Oh, and there is afan remake of Tomb Raider The Last Revelation, featuring Angelina Jolie and Christoph Walz. And if that’s not enough, there are fan remakes forStar Wars: Republic Commando,Death Stranding,Fallout 4,Grand Theft Auto 4,Need for Speed: Most Wanted,Fallout 4,Resident Evil 1, andSilent Hill 3’s Lakeside Amusement Park. Finally, there is thisStudio Ghibli-like teaser for Zelda: Ocarina of Time in Unreal Engine 5.
Enjoy and stay tuned for more!
[UE5] DOOM 3 Fan Remake
John Papadopoulos
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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