Overview
- Players with the Premium Edition of Doom: The Dark Ages gained early access starting May 13, ahead of the standard edition's May 15 release.
- The game is available on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series S/X, with day-one access included for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscribers.
- This single-player-only prequel introduces a medieval setting, focusing on the Doom Slayer's battle against Hell with a revamped combat system centered around the upgradeable Shield Saw.
- The campaign spans 22 missions and is estimated to take 17–20 hours to complete, with a strong emphasis on exploration and narrative depth.
- Spoiler-filled leaks of gameplay details, including weapons, enemies, and plot points, surfaced online ahead of the early access launch.