COSM-GAME DOOM: The Dark Ages
DOOM: The Dark Ages is a premium first-person shooter developed by id Software and published by Bethesda Softworks. Players step into the role of the DOOM Slayer, the super weapon of gods and kings, in a dark and sinister medieval war against Hell. Progression focuses on advancing through expansive single-player campaign levels while upgrading weapons and abilities to confront demon hordes. Its defining gameplay centers on grounded combat with the versatile Shield Saw, enhanced glory kills, Mecha Dragon flight, and Atlan mech battles.
Game summary
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Latest update
The current major content update is Revelations, the campaign expansion DLC released on July 7, 2026, paired with free Update 4 and subsequent hotfixes through July 29, 2026. Revelations introduces the Chain Spear weapon system, new levels with deeper puzzles, additional demons, and expanded Ripatorium 3.0 content including new maps and presets for owners. Hotfixes addressed Chain Spear bindings, progression blockers, balance adjustments, and crashes across platforms.
Release date and status
DOOM: The Dark Ages launched worldwide on May 15, 2025 for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S. Premium Edition owners received up to two days of early access beginning May 13, 2025. The game remains actively supported with post-launch DLC and updates.
| Global release | May 15, 2025 |
| Platforms | |
| Global status | Released |
| Pricing model | Premium·Subscription |
| Availability | SteamPlayStation StoreXbox StoreBattle.netXbox Game PassGeForce NOW |
Platforms and availability
The game is available on PC via Steam, Battle.net, and the Microsoft Store, on PlayStation 5 (including PS5 Pro Enhanced), and on Xbox Series X/S. It launched day one on Xbox Game Pass and supports GeForce NOW cloud streaming. Xbox Play Anywhere allows a single purchase to cover both Xbox console and Windows PC versions.
Gameplay and setting
Players control the DOOM Slayer in grounded, visceral combat that emphasizes standing and fighting rather than constant aerial mobility. Core tools include classic weapons such as the Super Shotgun alongside the new Shield Saw for offense and defense, melee options, and enhanced glory kills. Larger-scale sequences involve piloting the Mecha Dragon for aerial assaults and the towering Atlan mech for battlefield dominance. Levels are the largest and most expansive in the modern DOOM series, set across demon-infested medieval battlefields, ruined castles, dark forests, and hellscapes. The single-player campaign tells the cinematic origin of the Slayer as the super weapon of gods and kings during an ancient war against Hell.
Trailer, screenshots, and media
The selected media shows the official launch trailer and key promotional imagery of the DOOM Slayer in medieval combat, Shield Saw action, Mecha Dragon flight, Atlan mech battles, and glory kill sequences.
Developer and publisher
id Software developed DOOM: The Dark Ages using the id Tech 8 engine. Bethesda Softworks published the game across all platforms.
| Developer | id Software |
| Publisher | Bethesda Softworks |
| Official website | DOOM: The Dark Ages |
| Support | DOOM: The Dark Ages Support |
Download and availability
The game can be purchased digitally through Steam, the PlayStation Store, the Xbox Store, and Battle.net. It is also included with Xbox Game Pass and available via GeForce NOW. Premium Edition and Revelations DLC content are offered as upgrades or separate purchases on the same storefronts.
System / Device Requirements
DOOM: The Dark Ages has official minimum, recommended, and Ultra 4K specifications on PC. Console versions use fixed hardware with the install sizes shown below.
A hardware ray tracing-compatible GPU is required on PC for all settings tiers.
| PC specification | Minimum | Recommended | Ultra 4K |
|---|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10 64-bit / Windows 11 64-bit | Windows 10 64-bit / Windows 11 64-bit | Windows 10 64-bit / Windows 11 64-bit |
| CPU | AMD Zen 2 or Intel 10th Generation @3.2 GHz with 8 cores / 16 threads or better (examples: AMD Ryzen 7 3700X or better, Intel Core i7-10700K or better) | AMD Zen 3 or Intel 12th Generation @3.2 GHz with 8 cores / 16 threads or better (examples: AMD Ryzen 7 5700X or better, Intel Core i7-12700K or better) | AMD Zen 3 or Intel 12th Generation @3.2 GHz with 8 cores / 16 threads or better (examples: AMD Ryzen 7 5700X or better, Intel Core i7-12700K or better) |
| RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| GPU | NVIDIA or AMD hardware ray tracing-capable GPU with 8 GB dedicated VRAM or better (examples: NVIDIA RTX 2060 Super or better, AMD RX 6600 or better) | NVIDIA or AMD hardware ray tracing-capable GPU with 10 GB dedicated VRAM or better (examples: NVIDIA RTX 3080 or better, AMD RX 6800 or better) | NVIDIA or AMD hardware ray tracing-capable GPU with 16 GB dedicated VRAM or better (examples: NVIDIA RTX 4080 or better, AMD RX 7900XT or better) |
| Storage | 512 GB or higher NVMe SSD (100 GB available) | 512 GB or higher NVMe SSD (100 GB available) | 512 GB or higher NVMe SSD (100 GB available) |
| PlayStation 5 specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Supported hardware | PlayStation 5 |
| Install size | Roughly 82 GB (with some variation) |
- Value
- PlayStation 5
- Value
- Roughly 82 GB (with some variation)
| Xbox Series X/S specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Supported hardware | Xbox Series X/S |
| Install size | Roughly 80 GB (with some variation) |
- Value
- Xbox Series X/S
- Value
- Roughly 80 GB (with some variation)