Exciting news for Doom fans! Doom: The Dark Ages is set to launch on May 15, 2025, for PS5, Xbox Series XS, and PC. If you’re eager to jump in early, purchasing the Premium Edition allows access two days ahead, starting May 13.
Preload Details:
- Premium Edition owners can begin preloading on May 11 at midnight UTC.
- Standard Edition preloads start on May 13 at midnight UTC.
- The game requires at least 100GB of storage, so make sure you have enough space.
Microsoft is also releasing a Dark Ages-inspired Xbox controller and Series X wrap, adding to the medieval-themed experience.
New Gameplay Features
Parry System: Mastering parries is crucial for survival, enabling players to deflect attacks and unleash powerful counterattacks .
Vehicle Sequences: For the first time in the series, players can pilot a 30-story Atlan mech and ride a cybernetic dragon, adding variety to the gameplay .
Expansive Levels: The game features 22 large, open-ended levels designed for exploration and strategic combat
Unlock Times
Doom: The Dark Ages will officially launch on May 15, but those who purchase the $100 Premium Edition can begin playing on May 13. The Dark Ages is available with Game Pass Ultimate, and subscribers can pay $35 for a Premium upgrade pack to play two days early and receive additional benefits.
Below are the unlock times for America and England, and you can view the complete graphic to see when The Dark Ages launches in other regions.
Los Angeles
- Early access: May 12, 5 PM PDT
- Full launch: May 14, 5 PM PDT
New York
- Early access: May 12, 8 PM EDT
- Full launch: May 14, 8 PM EDT
London
- Early access: May 13, 1 AM BST
- Full launch: May 15, 1 AM BST
System Requirements
Minimum:
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- OS: Windows 10 64-Bit / Windows 11 64-Bit
- Processor: AMD Zen 2 or Intel 10th Generation CPU @3.2Ghz with 8 cores / 16 threads or better (examples: AMD Ryzen 7 3700X or better, or Intel Core i7 10700K or better)
- Memory: 16 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA or AMD hardware Raytracing-capable GPU with 8GB dedicated VRAM or better (examples: NVIDIA RTX 2060 SUPER or better, AMD RX 6600 or better)
- Storage: 100 GB available space
- Additional Notes: 1080p / 60 FPS / Low Quality Settings, NVME SSD storage required
Recommended:
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- OS: Windows 10 64-Bit / Windows 11 64-Bit
- Processor: AMD Zen 3 or Intel 12th Generation CPU @3.2Ghz with 8 cores / 16 threads or better (examples: AMD Ryzen 7 5700X or better, or Intel Core i7 12700K or better)
- Memory: 32 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA or AMD hardware Raytracing-capable GPU with 10GB dedicated VRAM or better (examples: NVIDIA RTX 3080 or better, AMD RX 6800 or better)
- Storage: 100 GB available space
- Additional Notes: 1440p / 60 FPS / High Quality Settings, NVME SSD storage required
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