DOOM: The Dark Ages fans cancel their pre-orders after discovering that the game disc only has 85 MB. Read on to learn more about the game’s physical release issue and how players can get an exclusive skin.
DOOM: The Dark Ages Pre-Launch Updates
Fans Cancel Their Pre-Orders
DOOM: The Dark Ages fans cancel their pre-orders after discovering that the game disc only contains 85 MB, requiring them to download over 80 GB to play it. This news comes after several retailers shipped the game ahead of its actual release date.
In a recent Twitter (X) post, user @DoesItPlay1 discussed the blundered physical release and stated that many fans have decided to cancel their pre-orders because of it. Does It Play is a Twitter (X) account focused on game preservation and reviewing physical editions of games, making sure that recently released titles work without internet requirements. As it stands, DOOM: The Dark Ages needs an internet connection to update the game for it to be playable.
They raised this concern on their post and gathered fans to share their thoughts on Bethesda’s unpopular decision. Many have expressed their frustration and disappointment, and have opted to wait for the game’s digital release instead. Initially, fans said they prefer having a physical copy ready to play, as being required to have an internet connection to play the game makes them feel like they don’t own the game. Thus, what Bethesda did with the phys
Despite this, those who received their copy earlier took to Reddit to share their experience and said the game was amazing. Here at Game8, we gave DOOM: The Dark Ages an 88 out of 100 for its brutal renaissance of the DOOM series, trading the aerial flair of DOOM (2016) and Eternal for a grittier, boots-on-the-ground combat loop. To know more about our thoughts on the game, check out our article below!
Buy Pizza for An Exclusive Skin
Meanwhile, DOOM: The Dark Ages is holding a campaign where fans can get an exclusive skin when they buy a pizza. In a Twitter (X) post on May 13, Bethesda announced that players can unlock a timed exclusive Ranger DOOM Slayer skin for every purchase of Hellfire Pepperoni pizza or slice from American pizza chain Prince St. Pizza.
According to the post, Prince St. Pizza x DOOM: The Dark Ages’ limited-time menu is live, as the promotion started on May 12 and will run until June 15 across all U.S. locations and in Toronto. Additionally, fans will get a one-month trial of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate for new users only. The pizza box will also feature an exclusive Prince St. Pizza x DOOM: The Dark Ages artwork.
Bethesda looks to ramp things up ahead of the DOOM: The Dark Ages’ release. Regardless of their physical release concerns, the game is still receiving praise from multiple review sites for its brutality and violence, which is a staple for the series.
DOOM: The Dark Ages is set to be released on May 15, 2025, on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. To stay up to date with the latest information about the game, check out our article below!
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Does It Play Twitter (X) post on Fans Cancelling Pre-Orders for DOOM: The Dark Ages
Bethesda Twitter (X) post on Prince St. Pizza x DOOM: The Dark Ages collab
