Did You Know? – Delta Twenty Two

*After 25 years, a series like DOOM is guaranteed to collect its share of fun facts and interesting trivia.

Thankfully, you don’t have to be the world’s most dedicated fan or a development insider to learn some of the coolest stuff about this franchise – you have us!*

DID YOU KNOW:

The Praetor Suit in DOOM (2016) features a specific designation of “D22”

The sturdy green armor worn by the DOOM Slayer in DOOM(2016) is full of detail, from seams and reinforcements to more recognizable elements like the red Praetor logo painted above the visor. However, one understated marking on the Praetor Suit has caught the attention of keen-eyed DOOM fans since the game’s release – a small white designation of “D22.”

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On the right shoulder guard and left-hand neckbrace on the DOOM Slayer’s character model, you can clearly see what looks like a “D” followed by the number “22.” Though the Praetor Suit is chock full of etchings and markers that seem in line with a piece of military grade equipment, the visibility of the D22 on the Slayer’s armor has prompted players to believe the designation to be some sort of in-joke or reference, possibly even a clue that explains the Suit’s background.

To get to the bottom of this, we got in touch with DOOM (2016) and DOOM Eternal’s creative director Hugo Martin and asked him directly why D22 was chosen for the Praetor Suit. And fellow Slayers, we got an answer:

“It looks cool," he explained.

Another case closed for the Slayers Club!