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Doom: The Dark Ages Early Access Begins with Medieval Combat Innovations

Premium Edition owners can now play id Software's medieval prequel, featuring a streamlined control scheme and a focus on single-player storytelling.

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Overview

  • Doom: The Dark Ages is officially available for Premium Edition owners as early access begins ahead of its May 15 global release on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series S/X.
  • The game introduces a medieval setting as a prequel to Doom (2016) and Doom Eternal, with the Doom Slayer battling Hell in a fantasy-sci-fi hybrid world.
  • A new three-pillar control system emphasizes shield, melee, and gun mechanics, with the upgradeable Shield Saw as a core combat tool.
  • The 22-mission single-player campaign, estimated at 17–20 hours, draws narrative inspiration from classic action films like Roadhouse and Conan the Barbarian.
  • Pre-launch leaks on Reddit revealed spoiler-heavy details about the game’s plot, weapons, and enemies, but reviews so far have been largely positive.