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DOOM: The Dark Ages News
2025
April 1
- In a recent interview with GamesRadar+, Hugo Martin, the director behind the Doom series, shared insights into the decision to omit multiplayer from Doom Eternal. The focus was shifted entirely to enhancing the campaign experience, with Martin explaining that the game's scope and available resources played a significant role in this choice.
Read more: Doom: The Dark Ages doesn't have multiplayer because it would definitely come at the expense of
the campaign (Games Radar)
March 30
- The official DOOM X (formerly Twitter) account announced that fans can expect new gameplay footage and hands-on impressions from the press on March 31. Stay tuned for the latest insights and updates on this highly anticipated title.
Read more: Doom: The Dark Ages: keep an eye here tomorrow for press hands-on impressions and new gameplay (Official Bethesda Twitter Page)
March 15
- Bethesda unveiled the DOOM: The Dark Ages Wearable Helmet Replica in a recent merchandise unboxing video. Priced at $175 USD, this detailed replica is now available for pre-order. It's part of a larger merchandise launch ahead of the game's release, with stock currently available and shipping planned once all items in an order are ready.
Read more: Bethesda Reveals DOOM: The Dark Ages Wearable Helmet Replica in Latest Merch Unboxing Video (Official Bethesda Twitter Page)
March 12
- DOOM: The Dark Ages is set to launch on May 15, offering a medieval-inspired prequel to the modern Doom saga. This new installment builds on the successes of Doom 2016 and Doom Eternal, introducing fresh gameplay dynamics while retaining the franchise's core elements. The game expands on concepts like the Wintherin dragons, which have inspired the semi-mechanical dragon players will pilot.
Read more: Doom: The Dark Ages May Level Up One of Eternal's Best Additions (Game Rant)
March 10
- In an interview for PC Gamer's upcoming print issue 408 (396 in the U.S.), DOOM: The Dark Ages director Hugo Martin and producer Marty Stratton discussed the potential for challenge runs using the game's expanded melee and parry mechanics. Martin hinted that a melee-only playthrough, while "slightly out of bounds," is feasible for dedicated players. Stratton noted that such a run might be less enjoyable, likening it to the challenging pistol-only Ultra Nightmare mode in Doom 2016.
Read more: You can theoretically beat Doom: The Dark Ages without using a gun, but 'You'd have a hard time, that's for sure,' says the game's director (PC Gamer)
- In another segment of the same PC Gamer interview, Hugo Martin and Marty Stratton revealed that DOOM: The Dark Ages will not conclude with the Slayer being locked in a coffin, as seen at the start of Doom 2016. Martin explained that such an ending would limit future medieval-era stories, as The Dark Ages is meant to be part of a larger "Chronicles of the Slayer" saga. The game's ending will instead open up possibilities for more prequels.
Read more: Doom: The Dark Ages won't end with the Slayer in a coffin waiting for the start of Doom 2016: 'That would mean that we couldn't tell any more medieval stories' (PC Gamer)
March 9
- In an interview for PC Gamer's upcoming issue 408 (396 in the U.S.), Hugo Martin and Marty Stratton discussed the weapon lineup for DOOM: The Dark Ages. Martin revealed that, aside from the shotguns, the game's arsenal is entirely new or significantly redesigned, including the plasma weapon. This deliberate choice aims to offer players fresh tools to master.
Read more: 'I think only the shotguns are the same,' says Doom: The Dark Ages director, otherwise the guns are brand-new or significantly transformed (PC Gamer)
January 23
- Bethesda announced that the Developer Direct 2025 event is live today, January 23, featuring updates from studios like id Software, Compulsion Games, and Sandfall Interactive. The event is streaming on platforms such as Twitch and YouTube, starting at 10 a.m. PT / 1 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. GMT.
Read more: id Software Reveals DOOM: The Dark Age’s Release Date During the Xbox Developer Direct (Official Bethesda Twitter)
January 9
- Bethesda confirmed its participation in the upcoming Developer Direct event on January 23, 2025, which will showcase updates from multiple studios, including DOOM, Compulsion Games, and Sandfall Interactive. The event will be streamed live at 10 a.m. PT / 1 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. GMT on YouTube and other platforms.
Read more: id Software Confirms Participation in the January 2025 Xbox Developers Direct (Official Bethesda Twitter)
2024
June 11
- DOOM: The Dark Ages was officially unveiled at the Xbox Games Showcase, promising a bold reimagining of the iconic shooter series. The trailer showcased dragon riding, mech battles, and a darker, heavier visual style, along with significant gameplay changes like the introduction of a shield and flail for melee combat.
Read more: Doom: The Dark Ages Could Be the Series’ Boldest Reinvention Yet (IGN)
