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Doom: The Dark Ages Prepares for Launch with Preloading Details and Early Access

The medieval prequel to Doom (2016) and Doom Eternal arrives May 15, with preloading starting May 11 and Premium Edition players gaining early access on May 13.

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Overview

  • Doom: The Dark Ages launches globally on May 15 for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S, with preloading available from May 11 at midnight UTC.
  • Premium Edition purchasers can access the game two days early on May 13, with a $35 upgrade option for Xbox Game Pass subscribers.
  • The game introduces a slower, shield-based combat system, replacing the Doom Slayer’s mobility-focused abilities with parrying and strategic defense mechanics.
  • Players can explore a 20–25-hour single-player campaign across 22 stages, including large-scale Siege battles, mech combat, and dragon-riding sequences.
  • Despite Microsoft’s ownership of id Software, the game supports a multiplatform release strategy, debuting simultaneously on PS5, Xbox, and PC, with day-one availability on Xbox Game Pass.