Doom: The Dark Ages Director Teases More Medieval Prequels!

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Summary

  • DOOM: The Dark Ages serves as a prequel diving into the Slayer’s origins in a medieval, demon-infested world.
  • The director hints at the possibility of more prequel games in the same setting post the upcoming release.
  • The game will feature a Shield Saw weapon, allies, and DLC, but Doom Slayer won’t be sealed away in a coffin.

In a recent interview, the director of the upcoming game “DOOM: The Dark Ages” has hinted at the possibility of additional prequel games in the same universe. This popular first-person shooter franchise, which originally debuted in 1993, has experienced numerous updates and remains one of the most cherished series within the genre. With its release scheduled for May 15, “DOOM: The Dark Ages,” is highly anticipated by fans, who are excited for another thrilling encounter against the demon horde.

The DOOM series has churned out many popular games throughout its history, with standouts like DOOM 2 and the contemporary reboot of DOOM in 2016. Maintaining its original essence, DOOM modernized the classic gameplay, leading to DOOM Eternal in 2020 that brought about new features such as a stronger narrative emphasis and advanced movement abilities for the Doom Slayer. Upcoming title, DOOM: The Dark Ages, will act as a prequel to its recent installments, delving into the Doom Slayer’s origins set in a medieval realm overrun by demons.

During a chat with PC Gamer, the directors of “DOOM: The Dark Ages,” Hugo Martin and Marty Stratton, expressed their ideas about potential follow-up games set in the game’s medieval universe. They highlighted that unlike the ending of DOOM 2016, where the Doom Slayer is imprisoned in a coffin, the upcoming game won’t conclude this way. Martin added that such an ending would signify the conclusion of DOOM’s medieval storyline, implying that future games in the series might delve deeper into prequels set in this time period.

Doom: The Dark Ages Director Says the Door Is Open for More Medieval Prequels

The director made it clear that he’s not revealing plans for future DOOM sequels, but left open the chance of further medieval tales. The upcoming game, “DOOM: The Dark Ages,” will mark their foray into a medieval setting. Although past installments featured medieval aspects like the Night Sentinels and Argent D’Nur in DOOM Eternal, these elements were secondary to the main narrative, not the primary focus.

In contrast to its medieval backdrop, significant aspects of the forthcoming game, DOOM: The Dark Ages, are becoming clear. For instance, we’ll see the debut of the Shield Saw weapon and learn that the Doom Slayer will not only stand alone against evil but also join forces with allies. Historically, the Slayer has been a solitary fighter, battling the hordes of Hell single-handedly. However, DOOM Eternal hinted at his past, introducing the ancient Night Sentinels, a warrior order that once fought alongside him in flashbacks.

Martin additionally verified that the game will feature additional Downloadable Content (DLC), though he didn’t disclose specifics. He did hint, however, that the Doom Slayer won’t be confined within a sarcophagus as some may anticipate. As its launch date draws near, it appears that DOOM: The Dark Ages is gearing up to be one of the most highly-anticipated releases in 2025, and players won’t have long to wait before they can dive into the action.

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2025-03-10 11:24