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Players who purchase the game for either Battle.net® or Xbox or have a Game Pass Ultimate or PC Game Pass membership can play on both Battle.net® and Xbox by linking their Battle.net® and Xbox accounts.
Internet connection, Battle.net® Account, and Battle.net® desktop app required to play.
*DLC availability to be provided at a later date.
DOOM: The Dark Ages Standard Edition is included with Xbox Game Pass for active users who have an eligible Game Pass subscription and have linked their Battle.net® account to their Xbox account.
DOOM: The Dark Ages is the prequel to the critically acclaimed DOOM (2016) and DOOM Eternal that tells an epic cinematic story worthy of the DOOM Slayer’s legend. In this third installment of the modern DOOM series, players will step into the blood-stained boots of the DOOM Slayer, in this never-before-seen dark and sinister medieval war against Hell.
DOOM: The Dark Ages is a dark fantasy/sci-fi single-player experience that delivers the searing combat and over-the-top visuals of the incomparable DOOM franchise, powered by the latest idTech engine.
As the super weapon of gods and kings, shred enemies with devastating favorites like the Super Shotgun while also wielding a variety of new bone-chewing weapons, including the versatile Shield Saw. Players will stand and fight on the demon-infested battlefields in the vicious, grounded combat the original DOOM is famous for. Take flight atop the new fierce Mecha Dragon, stand tall in a massive Atlan mech, and beat demons to a pulp with the newly enhanced glory kill system. Only the Slayer has the power to wield these devastating tools of mayhem.
Bound to serve as the super weapon of gods and kings, the DOOM Slayer fends off demon hordes as their leader seeks to destroy the Slayer and become the only one that is feared. Witness the creation of a legend as the Slayer takes on all of Hell and turns the tide of the war.
In his quest to crush the legions of Hell, the Slayer must take the fight to never-before-seen realms. Mystery, challenges, and rewards lurk in every shadow of ruined castles, epic battlefields, dark forests, ancient hellscapes, and worlds beyond. Armed with the viciously powerful Shield Saw, cut through a dark world of menace and secrets in id's largest and most expansive levels to date.
DOOM: The Dark Ages is available with "cross-buy" - where players who purchase the game for either Battle.net or Xbox can play on both platforms by linking their Battle.net and Xbox accounts.
The Standard Edition includes the full base game.
The Premium Edition includes the campaign DLC*, the Digital Artbook and Soundtrack, and the Divinity Skin Pack, which includes matching skins for the DOOM Slayer, dragon and Atlan.
DOOM: The Dark Ages is the newest game in the DOOM series, joining the ranks of one of the most celebrated FPS game franchises.
DOOM: The Dark Ages release date is May 15, 2025
You can enjoy DOOM: The Dark Ages without having played one of its predecessors or having an in-depth understanding of the lore. The game is designed to be an entry point for new players while still offering depth and challenge for existing players. DOOM: The Dark Ages features streamlined controls, a smart and engaging game loop, customizable difficulty sliders and an epic, cinematic story, making it a great entry point for those new to the series.
DOOM: The Dark Ages Soundtrack is composed by the acclaimed team at Finishing Move.
DOOM: The Dark Ages is the prequel to the critically acclaimed DOOM (2016) and DOOM Eternal that tells an epic cinematic story worthy of the DOOM Slayer’s legend. In this third installment of the modern DOOM series, players will step into the blood-stained boots of the Slayer, in this never-before-seen dark and sinister medieval war against Hell.
In DOOM: The Dark Ages, you will feel like the superweapon in the center of a medieval war against Hell. Set before the events of DOOM (2016) and DOOM Eternal, DOOM: The Dark Ages takes place in a cinematic, sci-fi fantasy world full of locations to explore, powerful weapons to unlock and enemies to conquer. Your journey will take you to the far reaches of the DOOM Universe, including mysterious worlds from the Slayer’s past, dark forests, dungeons, ancient hellscapes, battlefields and worlds beyond.
DOOM: The Dark Ages features a variety of powerful guns, including the iconic Super Shotgun and new weapons such as the demon-impaling Rail Spike and the brutal Skull Crusher. All guns are upgradable to unleash even more destructive power. Players are encouraged to explore the world to discover gold and other valuable resources used to upgrade their guns, melee weapons and powerful shield saw.
The combat in DOOM: The Dark Ages offers a new take on modern DOOM gameplay while keeping the essence of the combat dance the series is famous for intact. It features a grounded combat system with an emphasis on power over acrobatics, striking a balance between enemy projectiles and player movement that makes strafing to aim viable again, just like in the classic DOOM games.
In addition to an arsenal of powerful guns, the Slayer has a brand-new array of melee weapons, including an electrified gauntlet, bone crushing flail, and DOOM-spiked mace. Plus, a versatile and power shield saw, used to block and parry attacks and thrown to stun-lock heavy demons or slice demon fodder in half.
The Slayer can also take flights atop the fierce new Mecha Dragon and fight kaiju-sized demons in a massive Atlan mech. DOOM: The Dark Ages also features customizable difficulty sliders that let players adjust variables, such as damage amounts and game speed, to find a challenge level that feels right for them. It also has the most depth of accessibility features in a DOOM game yet. These powerful tools let players dial in the experience to their specific skill level and preferences.
Ultimate and PC Game Pass members can play the Standard Edition on Battle.net on day 1 and upgrade to the Premium Edition by purchasing the Premium Upgrade product.