Doom fans can finally cheer: ID Software and Bethesda Softworks announced during the Xbox Developer Direct that Doom: The Dark Ages, the new chapter of the saga, will be available starting May 15, 2025. The game will be available on Xbox Series X | S, PlayStation 5 and PC, and will be included in the Xbox Game Pass catalog at the launch. For more passionate fans, several special editions will be available, including the Premium edition and the Collector’s Bundle, which will include bonus content such as exclusive skin, artbook, soundtrack and a statue of the Doom Slayer.
Doom: The Dark Ages must be considered the prequel of the acclaimed Doom (2016) and Doom Eternal, and will involve fans from all over the world in exploring the origins of Doom Slayer’s anger, in an adventure that promises to be epic and bloody. The game promises a frenetic and intense game experience, with visceral fights and monstrous bosses. Thanks to the powerful Idtech graphic engine, the environments will be even more detailed and immersive, and the visual effects will be staggering.
And to give you an idea here is the trailer presented during the Xbox Developer Direct
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fgfuavui6_e
“Doom: The Dark Ages” transports us to an era in which darkness reign supreme, inviting players to immerse themselves in a medieval dark world and infested with demons. The setting promises to be a fascinating journey through a gloomy and suggestive atmosphere, where the danger is hidden around every corner.
THEThe combat, which has always been a pillar of the series, in this chapter becomes even more frenetic and brutal. Players will face increasingly fierce enemies in battles that will test their reflections and their ability to quickly adapt to extreme situations.
To help in these intense skirmishes, “Doom: The Dark Ages” offers an arsenal of lethal weapons that players can not only unlock but also enhance. These devastating weapons will be fundamental to get the better of the demonic hordes and survive in this inhospitable medieval universe.
The gaming experience is further enriched by a visual and sound component of the highest level, thanks to the use of the Idtech graphic engine. This cutting -edge technology allows you to offer spectacular graphics, which captures the magnificence and terror of the medieval world, while the audio, engaging and detailed, amplifies every moment of tension and every clash, immersing the players in an unprecedented experience .
