DOOM: The Dark Ages – News, Reviews, Videos, and More

DOOM: The Dark Ages Box Art
Publisher
Bethesda Softworks
Developer
id Software
Platforms
Xbox Series X, PS5, PC
Release Date
2025
Genre
First Person Shooter

Game Overview:

DOOM: The Dark Ages is a first-person shooter developed by id Software and pubished by Bethesda Softworks.

It’s the eighth mainline instalment in the franchise, and serves as a prequel to 2016’s DOOM.

Latest Updates For DOOM: The Dark Ages

DOOM: The Dark Ages Accolades Trailer Highlights Critical Acclaim

DOOM: The Dark Ages Accolades Trailer Highlights Critical Acclaim

Set before the events of DOOM (2016) and featuring id's largest campaign yet, the shooter is available on Xbox Series X/S, PS5, and PC.

DOOM: The Dark Ages Crosses 30,000 Peak Concurrent Steam Players at Launch

DOOM: The Dark Ages Crosses 30,000 Peak Concurrent Steam Players at Launch

id Software's latest title in the series experiences a sharp drop in Steam players compared to DOOM (2016) and DOOM Eternal.

DOOM: The Dark Ages List of Known PC Issues and Temporary Fixes Revealed

DOOM: The Dark Ages List of Known PC Issues and Temporary Fixes Revealed

According to developer id Software, several of these issues depend on future driver updates to fix. The Steam Deck is also not supported

DOOM: The Dark Ages Guide – 15 Tips and Tricks to Keep in Mind

DOOM: The Dark Ages Guide – 15 Tips and Tricks to Keep in Mind

[drop-cap]D[/drop-cap]OOM: The Dark Ages is upon us, which means players will soon be stepping into the legendary Doom Slayer's boots to fight in a hellish medieval war. As is ever the case with DOOM... Read More

DOOM: The Dark Ages Global Release Times Revealed, Pre-Loads Now Available

DOOM: The Dark Ages Global Release Times Revealed, Pre-Loads Now Available

id Software's latest title in the DOOM series goes live at 5 PM PDT on May 12th worldwide for those who own the Premium Edition.

15 Things DOOM: The Dark Ages Lets You Do That Sound Absolutely Metal

15 Things DOOM: The Dark Ages Lets You Do That Sound Absolutely Metal

From riding a mechanical dragon to unleashing medieval mayhem, DOOM: The Dark Ages is shaping up to be a blood soaked fantasy fans won’t want to miss.

DOOM: The Dark Ages Graphics Analysis – An Astounding id Tech 8 Showcase on PC and PS5

DOOM: The Dark Ages Graphics Analysis – An Astounding id Tech 8 Showcase on PC and PS5

id Software's latest is a graphical feast and an incredible showing of id Tech 8's capabilities, regardless of the platform.

DOOM: The Dark Ages Trailer Prepares for the Slayer’s Launch

DOOM: The Dark Ages Trailer Prepares for the Slayer’s Launch

Watch the Slayer dismantle demons with various firearms and melee weapons and jump into an Atlan mech for some Kaiju-like battles.

DOOM: The Dark Ages Review – Rip and Tear

DOOM: The Dark Ages Review – Rip and Tear

DOOM turns back the clock for an incredible prequel that'll get your blood pumping.

15 Brutal Shooters to Play Before DOOM: The Dark Ages Drops

15 Brutal Shooters to Play Before DOOM: The Dark Ages Drops

What are some of the best Doom-like titles to play before DOOM: The Dark Ages arrives on May 15th? Check out our top picks.

DOOM: The Dark Ages, Revenge of the Savage Planet Headline Wave 1 of Game Pass in May

DOOM: The Dark Ages, Revenge of the Savage Planet Headline Wave 1 of Game Pass in May

Other notable titles include Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2, Dredge, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutants Unleashed, and much more.

15 More Things You Should Know About DOOM: The Dark Ages

15 More Things You Should Know About DOOM: The Dark Ages

Here are more tidbits to keep in mind about id's upcoming shooter.

Could DOOM: The Dark Ages Be the Elden Ring of FPS Games?

Could DOOM: The Dark Ages Be the Elden Ring of FPS Games?

Brutal melee combat driven by skill, a massive story teeming with lore, and id's largest play spaces yet could make for an instant classic.

DOOM: The Dark Ages vs. DOOM Eternal – What is Changing?

DOOM: The Dark Ages vs. DOOM Eternal – What is Changing?

id Software's next FPS masterpiece is nearly upon us, but how does it stack up to 2020's acclaimed DOOM Eternal? Find out here.

DOOM: The Dark Ages Director Explains Glory Kill Changes

DOOM: The Dark Ages Director Explains Glory Kill Changes

id Software's Hugo Martin says the team wanted to avoid repetition while ensuring more fluidity and control for the player.

DOOM: The Dark Ages’ Campaign Has 22 Levels, id Software Confirms

DOOM: The Dark Ages’ Campaign Has 22 Levels, id Software Confirms

The developer has touted the story as its "biggest campaign" by a "good bit," with a final level count that dwarfs DOOM (2016) and Eternal.

DOOM: The Dark Ages Trailer Reveals the Lovecraftian Cosmic Realm

DOOM: The Dark Ages Trailer Reveals the Lovecraftian Cosmic Realm

Battle new enemies like the Cosmic Baron in this terrifying realm and discover the Reavershot to unleash hard-hitting shots against them.

DOOM: The Dark Ages Trailer Teases Cthulhu, BFG-Like Weapon, and Total Mayhem

DOOM: The Dark Ages Trailer Teases Cthulhu, BFG-Like Weapon, and Total Mayhem

Watch the Slayer wreak havoc against hordes of demons ahead of id Software's prequel, launching on May 15th for consoles and PC.

15 Best Weapons in the Entire DOOM Franchise

15 Best Weapons in the Entire DOOM Franchise

With Doom: The Dark Ages quickly approaching, we take a look back at 15 of the best weapons the series had to offer.

Where Does DOOM: The Dark Ages Fit in the Series’ Timeline?

Where Does DOOM: The Dark Ages Fit in the Series’ Timeline?

id Software has offered brought details, but how exactly will the upcoming shooter tie into other DOOM titles?

DOOM: The Dark Ages – Here’s What Has Us Buzzing (and Worried)

DOOM: The Dark Ages – Here’s What Has Us Buzzing (and Worried)

A round of fresh previews shows incredible promise for id's first-person shooter launching on May 15th, though some nitpicks remain.

Why DOOM: The Dark Ages Will be the Best DOOM Ever

Why DOOM: The Dark Ages Will be the Best DOOM Ever

id Software's next title in the DOOM timeline could be its greatest. Here's why you should be excited to venture into The Dark Ages.

DOOM: The Dark Ages Will Leave Room For More Medieval Fantasy Stories – Director

DOOM: The Dark Ages Will Leave Room For More Medieval Fantasy Stories – Director

Martin has revealed that the game won't end with the Doomslayer being locked away and waiting for the events of DOOM 2016.

DOOM: The Dark Ages Will Allow Players to Finish it With Only Melee Weapons

DOOM: The Dark Ages Will Allow Players to Finish it With Only Melee Weapons

Producer Marty Stratton warns that players may not enjoy a melee-only run of DOOM: The Dark Ages, and that there may be some jank.

20 Big First Person Shooter Single Player Games of 2025 And Beyond

20 Big First Person Shooter Single Player Games of 2025 And Beyond

With this feature, we will be taking a look at 20 of the best upcoming single player focused first-person shooters that fans should be on the lookout for in 2025 and beyond.

DOOM: The Dark Ages Will Have Agadon Hunter as its Marauder Equivalent

DOOM: The Dark Ages Will Have Agadon Hunter as its Marauder Equivalent

Director Hugo Martin spoke about how the Agadon Hunter will act as a test to see how well players have mastered the game's mechanics.

DOOM: The Dark Ages’ Skullcrusher Highlights id Software’s Industry-Leading Gore System

DOOM: The Dark Ages’ Skullcrusher Highlights id Software’s Industry-Leading Gore System

Director Hugo Martin explains how the new close-range minigun works, going from heavy to allowing players to "zip it around the arena."

DOOM: The Dark Ages Director Wants to Give Players “New Tools to Master”

DOOM: The Dark Ages Director Wants to Give Players “New Tools to Master”

"I think only the shotguns are the same. The Plasma is so different, so the rest are brand new," says id Software's Martin Stratton.

DOOM: The Dark Ages Studio Director Believes That The Story is an Important Part of the Game

DOOM: The Dark Ages Studio Director Believes That The Story is an Important Part of the Game

id Software's studio director believes the story is important because "a DOOM game that doesn't have a story is just an arcade game."

DOOM: The Dark Ages Interview – Medieval Setting, Combat Changes, and More

DOOM: The Dark Ages Interview – Medieval Setting, Combat Changes, and More

Game director Hugo Martin and executive producer Marty Stratton speak about id's next big shooter in an extensive Q&A.

DOOM: The Dark Ages Developers Like to Revisit Classic DOOM For Inspiration

DOOM: The Dark Ages Developers Like to Revisit Classic DOOM For Inspiration

DOOM: The Dark Ages director Hugo Martin compares it to an artist visiting a museum to study a Norman Rockwell painting repeatedly.

DOOM: The Dark Ages Will Be “Dark and Sinister” Thanks to Medieval Fantasy Setting

DOOM: The Dark Ages Will Be “Dark and Sinister” Thanks to Medieval Fantasy Setting

Game director Hugo Martin has revealed why DOOM: The Dark Ages is leaving its traditional sci-fi setting behind for medieval fantasy.

DOOM: The Dark Ages’ Levels are id Software’s “Largest Spaces” Ever, But Still “Nice and Contained”

DOOM: The Dark Ages’ Levels are id Software’s “Largest Spaces” Ever, But Still “Nice and Contained”

Despite its massive levels, the first-person shooter won't have players roaming around for two hours, says id Software's Hugo Martin.

DOOM: The Dark Ages – 15 New Things We’ve Learned

DOOM: The Dark Ages – 15 New Things We’ve Learned

Here's everything you should know about the Doom Slayer's next epic adventure.

DOOM: The Dark Ages’ Slayer is Inspired by Frank Miller’s Batman

DOOM: The Dark Ages’ Slayer is Inspired by Frank Miller’s Batman

“We're constantly refining how heavy he feels. Everything he does is big and powerful," said creative director Hugo Martin.

DOOM: The Dark Ages Will Also Launch for Nintendo Switch 2 – Rumour

DOOM: The Dark Ages Will Also Launch for Nintendo Switch 2 – Rumour

The shooter's announcement for the upcoming console is being withheld by Nintendo, a prominent leaker has claimed.

DOOM: The Dark Ages Won’t Have Multiplayer

DOOM: The Dark Ages Won’t Have Multiplayer

"Our campaigns are to a great extent what people come to the modern DOOM games to play," says executive producer Marty Stratton.

DOOM: The Dark Ages Pre-Orders Receive 2 Days Early Access, Campaign DLC Confirmed

DOOM: The Dark Ages Pre-Orders Receive 2 Days Early Access, Campaign DLC Confirmed

A Collector's Bundle is also available for $199.99, which includes a 12-inch DOOM Slayer statue and metal red key card replica.

DOOM: The Dark Ages PC Requirements Revealed, Needs SSD and 100 GB Storage

DOOM: The Dark Ages PC Requirements Revealed, Needs SSD and 100 GB Storage

id Software and Bethesda have revealed the full system requirements for the upcoming shooter- and they're quite steep.

DOOM: The Dark Ages is id Software’s Biggest Campaign to Date “by a Good Bit”

DOOM: The Dark Ages is id Software’s Biggest Campaign to Date “by a Good Bit”

Thanks to its semi-open world structure and its bevy of optional content, the shooter is going to be much longer than its predecessors.

DOOM: The Dark Ages Launches on May 15

DOOM: The Dark Ages Launches on May 15

The medieval first-person shooter will tout new weapons and tools of destruction, an expanded focus on exploration, and more.

15 Games Rumoured for Switch 2

15 Games Rumoured for Switch 2

Here are fifteen major titles that have been rumoured for Nintendo's upcoming next-gen console.

Xbox Developer_Direct May Have “More Than One” Surprise Announcement – Rumour

Xbox Developer_Direct May Have “More Than One” Surprise Announcement – Rumour

Microsoft has already confirmed that it will be unveiling a surprise title at the showcase, but there might be more waiting in the wings.

New Entry in “Legendary” Japanese Franchise to be Revealed at Xbox Developer Direct – Rumour

New Entry in “Legendary” Japanese Franchise to be Revealed at Xbox Developer Direct – Rumour

The franchise in question has "decades of history" and will "make a lot of fans happy", it's claimed.

What to Expect From Xbox in 2025

What to Expect From Xbox in 2025

Microsoft seems to have a packed year ahead of itself.

Xbox Developer_Direct Announced for January 23rd

Xbox Developer_Direct Announced for January 23rd

DOOM: The Dark Ages, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, South of Midnight and a mysterious fourth announcement are confirmed for the showcase.

DOOM: The Dark Ages Will Launch With Nvidia DLSS 4 and Path Tracing Support

DOOM: The Dark Ages Will Launch With Nvidia DLSS 4 and Path Tracing Support

id Software's hotly-anticipated first-person shooter will also support DLSS Ray Reconstruction and be playable on GeForce NOW.

DOOM: The Dark Ages is Targeting a May Release – Rumour

DOOM: The Dark Ages is Targeting a May Release – Rumour

A leaker has claimed that the first-person shooter is targeting a release date, and will be showcased at Microsoft's alleged Developer Direct presentation in January.

Microsoft Hasn’t Internally Delayed Any Publicly Dated 2025 Titles – Rumour

Microsoft Hasn’t Internally Delayed Any Publicly Dated 2025 Titles – Rumour

Currently, Microsoft has officially dated Avowed, South of Midnight, Fable, and DOOM: The Dark Ages for 2025, none of which have been delayed, an insider claims.

DOOM: The Dark Ages Will Have More Enemies, Larger Arenas, and Slower Action – Creative Director

DOOM: The Dark Ages Will Have More Enemies, Larger Arenas, and Slower Action – Creative Director

DOOM: The Dark Ages creative director Hugo Martin talks about combat, demons, and the chainsaw shield.

DOOM: The Dark Ages Announced for 2025

DOOM: The Dark Ages Announced for 2025

The Doom Slayer ventures through a medieval world, armed with a double-barreled shotgun, shield and flail to smite demons.

DOOM: The Dark Ages Will Also Release for PS5 – Rumour

DOOM: The Dark Ages Will Also Release for PS5 – Rumour

A prominent leaker has claimed that the rumoured new DOOM game will be announced at the Xbox Games Showcase as a fully multiplatform title.

DOOM: The Dark Ages Announcement Coming at Xbox Games Showcase – Rumor

DOOM: The Dark Ages Announcement Coming at Xbox Games Showcase – Rumor

Developed for almost four years under the placeholder name "DOOM Year Zero," it allegedly occurs in a "medieval-inspired Doom world."

Bethesda Renews DOOM Trademark, Sparks Hope for a New Game Reveal

Bethesda Renews DOOM Trademark, Sparks Hope for a New Game Reveal

This comes shortly after Microsoft's FTC court case documents revealed a project named DOOM Year Zero being in the works at id Software.

Multiplatform Releases Considered for Gears, Flight Simulator, DOOM; No Final Decision Yet – Rumour

Multiplatform Releases Considered for Gears, Flight Simulator, DOOM; No Final Decision Yet – Rumour

Microsoft has officially confirmed that four (currently unspecified) games will be coming to rival platforms, but more could also be in consideration.

Fallout 3 Remaster, DOOM Year Zero, Dishonored 3 and More Leaked

Fallout 3 Remaster, DOOM Year Zero, Dishonored 3 and More Leaked

A document from Microsoft's trial with the FTC reveals several unannounced projects, including a sequel to Ghostwire: Tokyo.

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