Doom: The Dark Ages Early Access Starts May 13—Get It Before Everyone Else

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Summary

  • Doom: The Dark Ages early access is available starting May 13.
  • Early access is available through the game’s Premium Edition.
  • A Premium Edition Upgrade will also be available.

Players get an early opportunity to experience the eagerly awaited new first-person shooter game, “Doom: The Dark Ages” before its official release date, thanks to its early access. This game is developed by id Software and published by Bethesda, which puts it under the Microsoft banner. Consequently, “Doom: The Dark Ages” launches as a day one addition to Xbox Game Pass.

On May 15th, “Doom: The Dark Ages” will premiere on both PC Game Pass and the Ultimate tier of the service, coinciding with its official release to the public. Similar to many high-budget launches today, early access is being provided for those ready to pay a bit more upfront, and “Doom: The Dark Ages” is no exception. In fact, this early purchase might be an attractive option even for those who would normally gain access through Game Pass.

To play Doom: The Dark Ages before its official release date, gamers must purchase the game’s Premium Edition. The Premium Edition of Doom: The Dark Ages retails for $99.99, or fans can opt for a Premium Edition Upgrade at $31.49 if they have Game Pass Ultimate. The Premium Edition grants players two days of early access, allowing them to start playing the new FPS game on May 13 instead of May 15. Keep in mind that early access is only one of the perks included with the Premium Edition.

Doom: The Dark Ages – How to Get Early Access

  • Purchase the Premium Edition ($99.99) or Premium Edition Upgrade ($34.99/$31.49 for Game Pass Ultimate subscribers)
  • Early access lets players jump in starting May 13

Apart from the standard version and its early access, the Premium Edition of Doom: The Dark Ages includes extras such as the game’s soundtrack and artbook, as well as special skins for the Doom Slayer, his dragon, and mech. These include the Divinity Slayer skin for the Doom Slayer, the Divinity Dragon skin for his dragon, and the Divinity Atlan skin for his mech. Additionally, it comes with campaign downloadable content (DLC). The DLC plans for Doom: The Dark Ages have not been revealed yet, but we can expect more details after the game’s release on May 15.

Mark your calendars for June 8th, as this could be an important date for fans of “Doom: The Dark Ages” eager to learn more about the game’s DLC. On this day, the Xbox Games Showcase for 2025 is scheduled, and it’s likely that Xbox will unveil their late 2025 and beyond lineup there. It’s speculative at this point, but “Doom: The Dark Ages” might be among the games showcased to give fans a sneak peek into its upcoming campaign DLC. However, two dates that are set in stone for “Doom” enthusiasts are May 13th (early access) and May 15th (official release date).

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2025-04-25 00:16