Doom: The Dark Ages Unlocks a Cosmic Realm of Endless Possibilities

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Spoilers for Doom: The Dark Ages ahead.

The newly released game titled “Doom: The Dark Ages” is brimming with unexpected details and captivating fresh content for gamers to discover, from both storytelling and gameplay aspects. This prequel to the 2016’s “Doom” delves into some of the significant events in the series’ history. As you journey through the Slayer’s alliance with the Night Sentinels of Argent D’Nur under the vigilant gaze of the Maykrs, the atmosphere of “The Dark Ages” sets the stage perfectly for some groundbreaking narrative twists.

In “Doom: The Dark Ages,” although many narrative elements like Argent D’Nur and its battle against Hell were familiar to dedicated franchise followers, an intriguing aspect of the game presents a significant opportunity for the series to evolve in the future. Players will encounter pivotal moments in the story of “The Dark Ages” that lead them into the enigmatic Cosmic Realm, which boasts a distinctive appearance and rich, unexplored lore. This newly introduced realm could serve as an excellent foundation for upcoming “Doom” content.

The Cosmic Realm May Be Just What Doom Needs Going Forward

One noteworthy feature of the revamped era of the Doom series, as seen in 2016’s Doom, lies in its commitment to expanding and enriching its intricate backstory, while maintaining a strong connection to the key events depicted in the original Doom games. The primary storyline of the Doom franchise revolves around the realms that are integral to its universe, such as Hell, Urdak, and Earthly domains, which may include locations like Argent D’Nur and Earth itself.

In Doom Eternal, we delved deeply into the world of Urdak, a place inhabited by the Makyrs – an advanced alien race tainted by demons. The Makyrs were crucial figures in The Dark Ages, serving as deities for the people of Argent D’Nur and the Argenta. The storyline of the revamped franchise has suggested something more expansive than just these known realms. Eventually, The Dark Ages plunged into the tumultuous Cosmic Realm head-on.

As stated by the Game Director of “The Dark Ages,” Hugo Martin, the Cosmic Realm has been eagerly anticipated for a fitting representation, as it is a deeply enigmatic area characterized by spatial and temporal disruption, teeming with nightmarish and perilous creatures reminiscent of Lovecraftian horror. The relentless disorder and violence of the Cosmic Realm bears a striking resemblance to the realm of Hell, with the forces from Hell even forging an uneasy truce with the most powerful beings in the Cosmic Realm.

It is verified that the ancient deities of Argent D’Nur, known as the Wraiths, were initially inhabitants of the Cosmic Plane. This realm houses incredibly potent and enigmatic entities.

The Implications of the Cosmic Realm Could Push Doom Towards a Multiverse-Style Approach

In the Cosmic Realm, the peculiar adversaries, technologies, and weaponry devised by the aliens shape a significant portion of what makes the Dark Ages stand out. This only scratches the surface of the potential stories that could be told within this realm. The level of threat and peril beyond Hell and Urdak provides countless possibilities for the expansion of Doom, whether through a Dark Ages DLC or a future project centered around the Cosmic Realm as its primary setting.

In essence, the storyline of Doom Eternal significantly diminishes the role of Hell in future Doom games, opening up possibilities for a vast Doom multiverse. This is hinted at by the exploration of the Cosmic Realm, which shares resemblances with themes found in other id Software franchises like Quake. To keep the Doom series fresh and engaging, delving into the mysteries of the Cosmic Realm and its connections to other similar realms appears to be an excellent direction for future development.

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2025-05-22 06:50