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Doom: The Dark Ages Early Access Begins for Premium Edition Owners

The medieval-themed prequel to Doom (2016) and Doom Eternal is now playable in select regions ahead of its May 15 full release.

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Overview

  • Premium Edition pre-order holders gained early access starting May 12 in the Western Hemisphere and May 13 in other regions.
  • Preloading for Doom: The Dark Ages became available globally on May 11, allowing players to prepare for launch.
  • The game introduces a shield-based combat system, medieval weaponry, and a grounded gameplay approach, departing from Doom Eternal's fast-paced mechanics.
  • Doom: The Dark Ages will be available on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S, with day-one access for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass subscribers.
  • This fully single-player campaign explores the Doom Slayer’s origins, blending sci-fi and medieval fantasy in a narrative-driven prequel.