Release Date
May 15, 2025 More Details
Genre
Action, Shooting
Platforms	Price (MSRP)
	$69.99
Developer	Publisher
id Software	Bethesda Softworks
Number of Players	Age Rating
1	Mature 17+ (ESRB)
Time to Finish	Cross Platform Play
TBD	No
Official Website	Official Website for DOOM: The Dark Ages

DOOM: The Dark Ages Latest News

　⚫︎　Fans of DOOM: The Dark Ages have uncovered an unused weapon hidden within the game’s files, accessible through console commands. The weapon features an incomplete model and animation set, and appears to share design elements with the Chainshot.
　⚫︎　DOOM: The Dark Ages is facing criticism from Linux users after reports surfaced that its DRM system is preventing access to the game, even for those who purchased it legitimately. The issue appears to stem from the use of Denuvo, an anti-piracy software known for strict activation protocols.
　⚫︎　Ahead of its launch, DOOM: The Dark Ages is facing backlash from some fans who have canceled their pre-orders after learning that the physical disc includes only a small portion of the game data. The full game requires an 85 GB download across all platforms.
　⚫︎　Fans of Doom: The Dark Ages can unlock an exclusive “Ranger” skin for the Doom Slayer by visiting select Prince St. Pizza locations. The skin features a darker green armor tone with enhanced silver accents on the Slayer’s medieval gear.
　⚫︎　Ahead of its launch, Doom: The Dark Ages is facing backlash from some fans who have canceled their pre-orders after learning that the physical disc includes only a small portion of the game data. The full game requires an 85 GB download across all platforms.

DOOM: The Dark Ages Overview

DOOM: The Dark Ages, is an action FPS from id Software and Bethesda, is released on May 15, 2025. As the eighth mainline entry in the DOOM series and the third installment since the franchise's soft reboot with 2016's DOOM, this title places the iconic Doom Slayer in a medieval setting filled with an array of weapons, demons, and visceral combat.

Building on the high-intensity gameplay of DOOM and DOOM Eternal, DOOM: The Dark Ages retains the series' hallmark fast-paced FPS action, emphasizing relentless battles against the forces of hell, with new emphasis on grittier, boots-on-the-ground gameplay, grander storytelling, and the brand-new Shield Saw.

Steam		PSN		Xbox
Price		$69.99

DOOM: The Dark Ages Gameplay

Most details about the progression and unlock systems in DOOM: The Dark Ages remain undisclosed, though its core gameplay closely aligns with the established formula of the DOOM series.

Players take control of the Doom Slayer, battling through a medieval hellscape teeming with demons. The arsenal features a mix of series staples and new additions, ensuring a familiar yet fresh combat experience. Classic weapons like the Super Shotgun return, complemented by new tools of destruction, including the shield saw, a demonic flail, a skull grinder, and a stake launcher.

Taking note of what else was shown in the game's trailer, a new slayer mech will also be available for players at some point in the game, as well as a flying mechanical dragon.

DOOM: The Dark Ages PC Specs

In an official blog post on the game's website, id Software has shared the required PC specs to run DOOM: The Dark Ages on minimum, recommended, and 4K HD Ultra settings, as shown in the table below:

DOOM: The Dark Ages Announcement Trailer

DOOM: The Dark Ages | Official Trailer 1 (4K) | Coming 2025

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