Doom: The Dark Ages is coming out this year, and overall, 2025 is shaping up to be a huge year for gaming.
The DOOM franchise is one of gaming’s most popular. And this new entry is already driving a pretty massive hype train. Here’s everything you need to know about it.
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Doom: The Dark Ages Release Date
Doom: The Dark Ages is set to be released on May 13, 2025. Fortunately, this is one game that hasn’t been subject to numerous delays. For that reason, you can expect it to arrive on time, unlike some other big 2025 releases (GTA 6, for example). For those who pre-order, there are two days of early access available starting on May 11. It will be rolled out for all consoles and platforms at all times. Bethesda isn’t doing any staggered release dates. It’s all on May 13, or May 11 if you have early access. It was first shown off at Xbox Games Showcase.
Expected Platforms
Like many games these days, Doom: The Dark Ages is set to come out on the big three gaming platforms: PC (Steam), Xbox Series and PS5.
Watch Trailer
The official trailer for the game showcases what players can expect. You can expect the same thrilling combat and violent action the franchise has become known for. You can also expect some backstory. This game is set to be a prequel of sorts, as the opening line of the trailer sets the time period before Doom Guy became a hero. It showcases brilliant graphics and incredible aesthetics. Potential players get a good look at the medieval outfit and some new weapons that Doom Guy is going to use.
Doom: The Dark Ages Details
This game is an upcoming first-person shooter from Bethesda Softworks. They’re the studio behind Starfield, Fallout, and Skyrim. It will be unique in terms of timeline. It’s the eighth game in the franchise, but it’s the third mainline game. Moreover, it is a prequel, set before the events of Doom (2016). It is a single-player game, so you can’t play multiplayer.
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