DOOM: The Dark Ages
DOOM: The Dark Ages is id Software’s released first-person shooter prequel to DOOM (2016) and DOOM Eternal. Xbox and PlayStation list a May 15, 2025 release for current consoles, while Bethesda’s live site continues to support the game with current expansion coverage; importantly, the Revelations expansion is scheduled for July 7, 2026 and is not treated here as already released on July 6.
Latest update
Bethesda’s current site is actively promoting the Revelations expansion. As of July 6, 2026, the expansion is scheduled for July 7 rather than being marked available one day early.
The base game itself remains Released.
Release date and status
| Global release date | May 15, 2025 |
| Original launch platforms | |
| Current status | Released |
| Update model | Ongoing title updates, events, balance changes, and system updates |
Platforms and availability
PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC are confirmed.
Availability is taken from current official platform and store pages.
Gameplay overview
The game is a first-person shooter built around the Doom Slayer, with a medieval-styled war against Hell and a combat identity distinct from the modern-era settings of earlier entries.
Only source-backed high-level gameplay framing is included here.
Story, setting, or main mode
Official descriptions position the game as the Slayer’s prequel story before DOOM (2016) and DOOM Eternal.
The setting focuses on a dark fantasy-influenced conflict against Hell.
Trailer, screenshots, and media
The profile uses different official video sources for hero, OG, trailer, and gallery images.
Gallery stills come from launch and accolades material rather than resizing the same trailer artwork.
Developer and publisher
id Software develops DOOM: The Dark Ages and Bethesda Softworks publishes it.
Current attribution is checked against Xbox and Steam.
| Developer | id Software |
| Publisher | Bethesda Softworks |
| Official website | DOOM: The Dark Ages |
Download and availability
The base game is available now on supported platforms.
Expansion availability is date-sensitive; Revelations is recorded as scheduled for July 7, 2026 as of this profile check.
System / Device Requirements
PC requirements should be read from the live Steam listing before purchase.
Console versions require the currently supported PS5 or Xbox Series X|S families.