The acquisition of Microsoft ZeniMax Media promises to be a game converter in many ways, not least for owners of Xbox Game Pass. Xbox boss Phil Spencer has already confirmed that Bethesda's "iconic franchises, "will be added to Game Boss, including newer things like Starfield and Elder Scrolls 6, and now it looks like Doom Eternal is heading there.

Word of the big shooter addition came the Xbox Game Pass Twitter account, which tweeted a faux internal memo from "Melissa McGamepass."

"Listen to everyone! All months of this year, it's definitely very eventful. On top of the EA Play and Cloud Gaming (beta) announcement, there's something new on your way. Read on for more details," the report says.

"It's good to be excited. Everyone will go crazy when they hear what I'm going to tell you. Low and lo and behold, is coming to service very soon! Of course, this must be a secret.