DOOM: The Dark Ages has officially become id Software’s biggest surprise of 2025. As a prequel to DOOM (2016) and DOOM Eternal, the game has taken the Slayer back to the very beginning of his journey.

But this time, with a dramatically different approach. Gone are the sci-fi labs and high-tech Martian facilities—The Dark Ages has embraced a grim dark fantasy theme set in a medieval world laced with ancient technology.

As one of the most anticipated releases of 2025, DOOM: The Dark Ages has been slated for release on May 25, 2025. And here’s everything you need to know about it.

The Storyline of DOOM: The Dark Ages

The world The Dark Ages has built has completely deviated from what fans have known. Instead of laboratories and Mars landscapes, players have explored gothic castles, ancient war ruins, and cursed forests.

This dark and gritty setting has felt like a fusion between DOOM and Dark Souls, yet it has maintained the sheer brutality of the franchise. It has served as the birthplace of the Slayer—long before he became hell’s ultimate destroyer.

The Dark Ages has finally answered the community’s long-standing question: Who was the Doom Slayer before all the rage? In this game, players have witnessed his origin as a divine weapon, forged by kings and gods to resist the forces of Hell.

The story has been delivered both cinematically and through environmental storytelling. The narrative has dug deeper than in any previous DOOM title, adding humanity and epic weight to the legend of the demon slayer.

DOOM: The Dark Ages Gameplay

Unlike its predecessors, The Dark Ages has brought heavier and more tactical combat. The Slayer has wielded the all-new Shield Saw, a versatile weapon that has allowed players to block, parry, and slash in one brutal motion.

New weapons like the Skull Crusher and Shrapnel Gun have added even more variety to the demon-slaying arsenal. And for the first time, players have been able to ride the massive dragon Serrat and pilot the colossal mecha Atlan, adding brand-new layers to combat.

While DOOM Eternal has emphasized speed, vertical movement, and acrobatics, The Dark Ages has felt heavier, more grounded, and decisively more strategic.

The game has demanded a new rhythm—reading enemy tempo, executing timely parries and blocks, and mastering weighty melee weapons like the flail, electric gauntlets, and the iconic Shield Saw.

To elevate combat variety, id Software has introduced two insane features: full control of the towering Atlan mecha and mounted dragon combat with Serrat.

Imagine classic DOOM gameplay fused with Godzilla-style kaiju battles and epic dragon-rider warfare. These features have completely shifted the game’s pace and injected fresh energy into every mission.

How Much Is DOOM: The Dark Ages? Will It Be on Game Pass?

The standard version of DOOM: The Dark Ages has been priced at around $70 or Rp1,150,000 on PC via Steam. The same pricing has applied to console versions for PS5 and Xbox Series X|S.

Players who have purchased the Premium Edition have even received early access, getting their hands on the game days before its official global release.

Is DOOM: The Dark Ages a Sequel or a Prequel?

DOOM: The Dark Ages has served as a full-blown prequel. This title has explored the events that happened long before DOOM (2016) and DOOM Eternal.

It has told the story of how the Slayer became the god-slaying force he is today—shaped by war, vengeance, and divine purpose. Here, players have not just followed the legend—they’ve forged it.

What’s Inside the DOOM: The Dark Ages Collector’s Edition?

For those planning to grab the Premium or Collector’s Edition, here are the exclusive bonuses and privileges that have come with it:

• 2-day early access before global launch

• A 12-inch statue of the Doom Slayer, equipped with weapons and synthetic fur cloak

• Authentic replica of the Red Key Card

• Divinity Skin Pack for the Slayer, Serrat, and Atlan

• Digital artbook and soundtrack

• Premium SteelBook® case

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