Doom: The Dark Ages Launches In May

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Summary

  • Doom: The Dark Ages, launching summer 2025, explores the origins of Doom Slayer.
  • Changes from Doom Eternal include more grounded combat and the addition of vehicles.
  • Not announced for Nintendo Switch yet; possible release once details on Switch 2 are known.

I can hardly contain my excitement! Summer’s just around the corner, and it looks like it’s gonna be a bloodbath in the past as I dive back into the world of Doom with Doom: The Dark Ages. id Software’s announced that this bad boy is hitting multiple platforms soon. Let’s get ready to rip and tear once again!

In approximately a decade from now, enthusiasts can anticipate the release of “Doom: The Dark Ages,” a prequel to the rebooted Doom series launched in 2016. This exciting new installment will shed light on the origins of the iconic Doom Slayer character, as he battles his way through a blend of futuristic and medieval environments.

According to Doom: The Dark Age’s creators, they announced to TopMob prior to the Xbox Developer Direct event that the game is set to debut on May 15, 2025. The release will be available for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S platforms simultaneously, with a simultaneous launch on Game Pass on the same day.

Doom: The Dark Ages Will Paint The Summer Red

In addition, TopMob was given an exclusive sneak peek into the new game version, highlighting major updates to the combat system in Doom Eternal. Specifically, the Doom Slayer appears less agile compared to previous versions, but battles are now more earthbound, featuring a robust protagonist capable of withstanding enemy gunfire.

As a thrilled enthusiast, I can’t contain my excitement as the latest trailer unveiled even more breathtaking vehicles this game has to offer. Among them is a colossal mech, famously known as the Atlan, designed for Kaiju-esque levels. On the other hand, gamers are granted the liberty to soar through the skies on a cybernetic dragon, an experience that brings back nostalgic vibes of the classic Panzer Dragoon games, albeit without the rail-bound gameplay.

It’s worth noting that as of now, Doom: The Dark Ages hasn’t been confirmed for the Nintendo Switch. Given that the previous two installments and various Doom remasters have all been released on it, there’s a strong possibility that a port of Doom: The Dark Ages is being saved for the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2, and we can expect an announcement once more details about the new system are revealed.

In an appealing change for those who felt overwhelmed by complex mechanics in Doom Eternal, Doom: The Dark Ages appears to rework the formula. Excitingly, this game is set to release within a few months, meaning fans won’t have to wait long before they can once again unleash havoc on demons with reckless abandon.

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2025-01-23 22:09