Doom: The Dark Ages Pre-Orders Plummet Over 85GB Download Controversy

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Summary

  • Physical copies of Doom: The Dark Ages contain minimal data, requiring an 85 GB download to play.
  • Some fans canceled pre-orders over the controversial physical release decision, potentially impacting sales.

Prior to the release of “Doom: The Dark Ages”, some enthusiastic gamers expressed their disappointment online after discovering that the game’s disc contained minimal data and was not the complete product as they had expected. Consequently, to experience “Doom: The Dark Ages” on any platform, a full download of approximately 85 GB is required.

The Dark Ages” is a prequel game set before the 2016 reboot of Doom. It explores the background of the Doom Slayer and his eternal battle against demons. New weapons like the Shield Saw and Reaver Chainshot will be introduced to help players fight waves of enemies. The game also features unique levels, such as the Cosmic Realm, a dimension filled with terrifying creatures for the Doom Slayer to vanquish. Currently, those who purchased the Premium Edition can already play it. Standard Edition owners will gain access starting Wednesday, May 14, at 8:00 PM Eastern time.

Following the revelation that the physical versions of Doom: The Dark Ages contain only a few MBs of data, players have expressed their disapproval on social media platforms. According to Pure Xbox, a user named DoesItPlay1 shared that some fans have decided to cancel their pre-orders of the game due to the contentious decision regarding its physical release. Since both the PS5 and Xbox Series X game discs contain only a minimal amount of data, players will need to download around 85 GB to play Doom: The Dark Ages on their consoles. This large download requirement poses a significant challenge for users who lack access to high-speed internet connections.

Doom: The Dark Ages Pre-Orders Are Being Canceled Over Game Disc Controversy

Following DoesItPlay1’s post, multiple users expressed their disappointment in Bethesda’s move to necessitate a complete download of the game “Doom: The Dark Ages,” leading them to abandon their pre-orders. This action by Bethesda, not providing the full edition of “Doom: The Dark Ages” on a Blu-ray game disc, aligns with a developing pattern in the gaming sector. With the upcoming Switch 2 supporting Game-Key Cards that require complete downloads, the preservation of games is increasingly difficult for enthusiasts and collectors. Whether Bethesda will address players’ concerns is yet to be determined.

Regarding the ongoing debates, most critiques for “Doom: The Dark Ages” have tended to be positive. It remains to be seen how the rescinded pre-orders might influence the sales of the latest version of “Doom“.

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2025-05-14 00:41