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Doom: The Dark Ages Brings Medieval Mayhem to PCs and Consoles This May

The prequel to Doom (2016) introduces grounded combat, innovative weapons, and expansive gameplay, releasing on May 15, 2025.

Key art for Doom: The Dark Ages shows the Doom Slayer standing atop many demons in hell.
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Overview

  • Doom: The Dark Ages is a prequel to Doom (2016) set in a medieval-inspired era, focusing on grounded combat over acrobatic gameplay.
  • The game introduces the Shield Saw, a versatile weapon that allows players to block, parry, and deflect attacks, offering a fresh approach to demon combat.
  • Three editions are available for pre-order: Standard ($69.99), Premium ($99.99), and Collector's Bundle ($199.99), with exclusive bonuses like skins, a statue, and early access.
  • The game is optimized for a wide range of hardware, with modest PC system requirements ensuring smooth gameplay even on older rigs.
  • Doom: The Dark Ages will launch on May 15, 2025, for PC, Xbox, and PS5, and will be available on day one for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass subscribers.