Back in 2022, the modder Dan Peterson (otherwise known as Cheello), released a mod online that voxelized the original DOOM, swapping out its 2D sprites for impressive 3D models, to create a stunning new way to experience the legendary first-person shooter.
And now, it appears he's about to do the same for another classic '90s FPS, with the video game creator publishing a new trailer on social media for Voxel Duke 3D — an upcoming mod he's been developing for the past three years that is aiming to make 3D Realm's 1996 hit game Duke Nukem 3D live up to its name just that little bit more.
Despite being in the works for a small number of years, the mod seems to have only started making headlines last year, with Peterson having since started sharing regular video updates on his YouTube channel to showcase some of assets he has faithfully recreated from the game in a three dimensional format.
This includes iconic enemies like the Battelord, Pigcop, and the Octabrain, as well as some of the NSFW civilians Duke encounters on his journey.
As far as we're aware, this is the first proper trailer that has been released for the mod, with this new and exciting video demonstrating Duke blasting through the newly-implemented voxel enemies to the soundtrack of Guns 'N Roses "Welcome to the Jungle" (which the creator suspects could get the video taken down in the future).
Here's a description Peterson provided for the project:
"Get ready to step into a retro-fueled, blocky blast from the past with Voxel Duke 3D! This explosive trailer showcases the iconic Duke Nukem 3D reimagined in a vibrant voxel art style, blending nostalgic '90s FPS action with modern flair. Join Duke as he battles alien scum through destructible, pixel-perfect environments, wielding an arsenal of over-the-top weapons. Expect intense combat, cheeky one-liners, and a pulse-pounding soundtrack that’ll kick your adrenaline into overdrive. Voxel Duke 3D is coming to PC — hail to the king, baby!"
No release date has been provided for when the mod will be made available on ModDB, but the message attached to the latest trailer seems to indicate it is "coming soon", implying we might not have all that long to wait now.