{"id":55097,"date":"2024-07-22T16:33:20","date_gmt":"2024-07-22T14:33:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/?p=2075931"},"modified":"2024-07-22T17:15:00","modified_gmt":"2024-07-22T15:15:00","slug":"doom-the-dark-ages-release-date-speculation-when-is-the-prequel-coming","status":"publish","type":"rss_feed","link":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/radiotimes\/rss_feed\/doom-the-dark-ages-release-date-speculation-when-is-the-prequel-coming\/","title":{"rendered":"Doom: The Dark Ages release date speculation \u2014 when is the prequel coming?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"rssexcerpt\"> Rip and tear up your plans for when it releases. <\/p><p class=\"rssauthor\">By Cole Luke\n                \t\t<\/p><p class=\"rssbyline\">Published: Monday, 22 July 2024 at 14:33 PM<\/p><hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/><?xml version=\"1.0\" encoding=\"UTF-8\" standalone=\"yes\"?>\n<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><body> <p>Announced at the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/technology\/gaming\/xbox-showcase-2024\/\">Xbox Showcase in June 2024<\/a>, Doom: The Dark Ages certainly made an impression, despite the fact it was flanked by other exciting games such as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/technology\/gaming\/fable-release-date\/\">Fable<\/a>, the first proper <a href=\"https:\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/technology\/gaming\/indiana-jones-the-great-circle-release\/\">Indiana Jones game<\/a> in years and the upcoming <a href=\"https:\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/technology\/gaming\/cod-black-ops-2024-explained\/\">Call of Duty Black Ops 6<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>We\u2019ve been hungry for more Doom since <a href=\"https:\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/technology\/gaming\/doom-eternal-ancient-gods-part-2-first-look\/\">The Ancient Gods Part 2<\/a> dropped in 2021. Unfortunately, there is still a bit of a wait to go before we can get our mitts on the Super Shotgun once more.<\/p>\n<p>If you can\u2019t wait, we also have info regarding the pre-order situation as well as gameplay and story details.<\/p>\n<p>There\u2019s the epic trailer from the Xbox Showcase too, if you haven\u2019t seen it already, that is.<\/p>\n<p>But when exactly can we fave off the demon hordes? Read on!<\/p>\n<h2><b>When is the Doom: The Dark Ages release date?<\/b><\/h2>\n<div class=\"image-handler__container image-handler__container--aspect\" style=\"padding-bottom: calc(100% \/ 1.501210653753);\"> <picture> <source media=\"(max-width: 320px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/3\/2024\/07\/Radio-times-doom-the-dark-ages-combat-02cccdf.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=90&amp;resize=299%2C199, https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/3\/2024\/07\/Radio-times-doom-the-dark-ages-combat-02cccdf.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=45&amp;resize=599%2C399 2x, https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/3\/2024\/07\/Radio-times-doom-the-dark-ages-combat-02cccdf.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=45&amp;resize=899%2C599 3x, https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/3\/2024\/07\/Radio-times-doom-the-dark-ages-combat-02cccdf.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=45&amp;resize=1199%2C799 4x\" type=\"image\/webp\"> 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https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/3\/2024\/07\/Radio-times-doom-the-dark-ages-combat-02cccdf.jpg?quality=45&amp;resize=1111%2C740 2x\" type=\"image\/jpeg\"> <img class=\"wp-image-2075960 align size-landscape_thumbnail image-handler__image image-handler__image--aspect no-wrap js-lazyload\" srcset=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/3\/2024\/07\/Radio-times-doom-the-dark-ages-combat-02cccdf.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=620%2C413\" width=\"620\" height=\"413\" alt=\"A demon lurching towards the player wieling a sword and shield in Doom: The Dark Ages\" title=\"Radio times doom_ the dark ages combat\"\/>\n<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture>\n<\/div><div class=\"caption-hold\"><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"caption-copy\"><i class=\"icon-arrow icon-camera-circle\"\/> Doom: The Dark Ages.<\/span><\/figcaption><span class=\"im-image-caption\"> <i>id Software, Bethesda Game Studios, Microsoft<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<p><b>Doom: The Dark Ages is set for release in 2025<\/b>.<\/p>\n<p>So far, there has been no more information regarding the prequel\u2019s window of release for 2025, meaning we can realistically expect it to come at any date from the 1st January to the 31st December.<\/p>\n<p>Looking to the past, Doom 2016 and Doom Eternal launched in the months of May and March, respectively, so there is a slight possibility that leads us to speculate that we could see Doom: The Dark Ages release in <strong>s<\/strong><b>pring 2025<\/b>.<\/p>\n<p>That is all hearsay, however. When we have an official date, we will update you as soon as we can!<\/p> <h2><b>Can I pre-order Doom: The Dark Ages?<\/b><\/h2>\n<div class=\"image-handler__container image-handler__container--aspect\" style=\"padding-bottom: calc(100% \/ 1.501210653753);\"> <picture> <source media=\"(max-width: 320px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/3\/2024\/07\/Radio-times-doom-the-dark-ages-skull-crusher-4ab8d42.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=90&amp;resize=299%2C199, https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/3\/2024\/07\/Radio-times-doom-the-dark-ages-skull-crusher-4ab8d42.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=45&amp;resize=599%2C399 2x, https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/3\/2024\/07\/Radio-times-doom-the-dark-ages-skull-crusher-4ab8d42.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=45&amp;resize=899%2C599 3x, 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https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/3\/2024\/07\/Radio-times-doom-the-dark-ages-skull-crusher-4ab8d42.jpg?quality=45&amp;resize=1223%2C815 3x\" type=\"image\/jpeg\"> <source media=\"(min-width: 590px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/3\/2024\/07\/Radio-times-doom-the-dark-ages-skull-crusher-4ab8d42.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=90&amp;resize=555%2C370, https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/3\/2024\/07\/Radio-times-doom-the-dark-ages-skull-crusher-4ab8d42.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=45&amp;resize=1111%2C740 2x\" type=\"image\/webp\"> <source media=\"(min-width: 590px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/3\/2024\/07\/Radio-times-doom-the-dark-ages-skull-crusher-4ab8d42.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=555%2C370, https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/3\/2024\/07\/Radio-times-doom-the-dark-ages-skull-crusher-4ab8d42.jpg?quality=45&amp;resize=1111%2C740 2x\" type=\"image\/jpeg\"> <img class=\"wp-image-2075959 align size-landscape_thumbnail image-handler__image image-handler__image--aspect no-wrap js-lazyload\" srcset=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/3\/2024\/07\/Radio-times-doom-the-dark-ages-skull-crusher-4ab8d42.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=620%2C413\" width=\"620\" height=\"413\" alt=\"A Mancubus monster approaching the player in Doom: The Dark Ages\" title=\"Radio times doom_ the dark ages skull crusher\"\/>\n<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture>\n<\/div><div class=\"caption-hold\"><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"caption-copy\"><i class=\"icon-arrow icon-camera-circle\"\/> Doom: The Dark Ages.<\/span><\/figcaption><span class=\"im-image-caption\"> <i>id Software, Bethesda Game Studios, Microsoft<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<p><b>Yes, Doom: The Dark Ages is available for pre-order<\/b>.<\/p>\n<p>Currently, you can only pre-order it for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X\/S from GAME.<b\/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.game.co.uk\/en\/doom-the-dark-ages-2947771\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored noopener noreferrer\"><b>Pre-order Doom: The Dark Ages for PS5 from Game<\/b><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.game.co.uk\/en\/doom-the-dark-ages-2947773\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored noopener noreferrer\"><b>Pre-order Doom: The Dark Ages for Xbox Series X\/S from Game<\/b><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>As no official pricing has been announced, GAME have included a speculated price of \u00a369.99. With its pre-order guarantee, however, you won\u2019t be charged more if it ends up costing more, or you will be refunded the difference if it ends up being cheaper.<\/p>\n<p>Alternatively, you can subscribe to the appropriate <a href=\"https:\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/technology\/gaming\/xbox-game-pass-games\/\">Xbox Game Pass<\/a> tier and play it day one for no additional cost, though it has recently had its price increased.<\/p>\n<p>If you want to buy it outright for PC, you can also wishlist Doom: The Dark Ages on <a href=\"https:\/\/store.steampowered.com\/app\/3017860\/DOOM_The_Dark_Ages\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored noopener noreferrer\">Steam<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2><b>Which consoles and platforms can play Doom: The Dark Ages?<\/b><\/h2>\n<div class=\"image-handler__container image-handler__container--aspect\" style=\"padding-bottom: calc(100% \/ 1.501210653753);\"> <picture> <source media=\"(max-width: 320px)\" 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<source media=\"(min-width: 590px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/3\/2024\/07\/Radio-times-doom-the-dark-ages-atlan-mech-f3025da.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=555%2C370, https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/3\/2024\/07\/Radio-times-doom-the-dark-ages-atlan-mech-f3025da.jpg?quality=45&amp;resize=1111%2C740 2x\" type=\"image\/jpeg\"> <img class=\"wp-image-2075961 align size-landscape_thumbnail image-handler__image image-handler__image--aspect no-wrap js-lazyload\" srcset=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/3\/2024\/07\/Radio-times-doom-the-dark-ages-atlan-mech-f3025da.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=620%2C413\" width=\"620\" height=\"413\" alt=\"A giant mech in Doom: The Dark Ages\" title=\"Radio times doom_ the dark ages atlan mech\"\/>\n<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture>\n<\/div><div class=\"caption-hold\"><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"caption-copy\"><i class=\"icon-arrow icon-camera-circle\"\/> Doom: The Dark Ages.<\/span><\/figcaption><span class=\"im-image-caption\"> <i>id Software, Bethesda Game Studios, Microsoft<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<p><b>Doom: The Dark Ages is coming to PC, Xbox Series X\/S and PlayStation 5<\/b>.<\/p>\n<p>It wasn\u2019t a given that Doom: The Dark Ages would be headed to Sony\u2019s machine, given the fact that it is a Microsoft-owned title. Games such as Starfield have not graced the PS5.<\/p>\n<p>It came out in an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ign.com\/articles\/phil-spencer-briefly-explains-the-decision-to-bring-doom-the-dark-ages-to-playstation-5-ign-live-2024\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">IGN interview<\/a> with Phil Spencer that id Software Studio Director Marty Stratton wanted it to be a multi-platform release.<\/p>\n<p>As Spencer put it: \u201cDoom is definitely one of those franchises that has a history of so many platforms.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>We\u2019ve seen Doom 2016 and Eternal even get Nintendo Switch ports courtesy of Panic Button, so it\u2019s no surprise then that id Software want it on as many systems as possible.<\/p>\n<p>Perhaps we will see Doom: The Dark Ages receive a similar treatment for the upcoming <a href=\"https:\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/technology\/gaming\/nintendo-switch-pro-release-date-price-confirmed\/\">next-gen Nintendo Switch 2<\/a>. Given the magic that Panic Button worked on the previous titles; it\u2019s entirely possible.<\/p>\n<p>[squirrel-affiliate-playlist squirrel_playlist_id=\u201d653\u2033 \/]<\/p>\n<h2><b>What are the Doom: The Dark Ages gameplay and story details?<\/b><\/h2>\n<div class=\"image-handler__container image-handler__container--aspect\" style=\"padding-bottom: calc(100% \/ 1.501210653753);\"> <picture> <source media=\"(max-width: 320px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/3\/2024\/07\/Radio-times-doom-the-dark-ages-mecha-dragon-fba3eef.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=90&amp;resize=299%2C199, https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/3\/2024\/07\/Radio-times-doom-the-dark-ages-mecha-dragon-fba3eef.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=45&amp;resize=599%2C399 2x, https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/3\/2024\/07\/Radio-times-doom-the-dark-ages-mecha-dragon-fba3eef.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=45&amp;resize=899%2C599 3x, 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https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/3\/2024\/07\/Radio-times-doom-the-dark-ages-mecha-dragon-fba3eef.jpg?quality=45&amp;resize=1111%2C740 2x\" type=\"image\/jpeg\"> <img class=\"wp-image-2075962 align size-landscape_thumbnail image-handler__image image-handler__image--aspect no-wrap js-lazyload\" srcset=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/3\/2024\/07\/Radio-times-doom-the-dark-ages-mecha-dragon-fba3eef.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=620%2C413\" width=\"620\" height=\"413\" alt=\"A cybernetic dragon with red laser wings in Doom: The Dark Ages\" title=\"Radio times doom_ the dark ages mecha dragon\"\/>\n<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture>\n<\/div><div class=\"caption-hold\"><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"caption-copy\"><i class=\"icon-arrow icon-camera-circle\"\/> Doom: The Dark Ages.<\/span><\/figcaption><span class=\"im-image-caption\"> <i>id Software, Bethesda Game Studios, Microsoft<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<p>Currently, developers id Software are being very tight-lipped about the story, but we do know it to be a prequel. Check out what they\u2019ve let us in on so far below:<\/p>\n<p>\u201cDOOM: The Dark Ages is the single-player, action FPS prequel to the critically acclaimed DOOM (2016) and DOOM Eternal. You are the DOOM Slayer, the legendary demon-killing warrior fighting endlessly against Hell. Experience the cinematic origin story of his rage in 2025.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>So far, so Doom. Little more is offered up other than the following:<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIn this sinister, cinematic action FPS, you are the DOOM Slayer, the legendary demon-killing warrior and the only one who can save a kingdom besieged by Hell.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The gameplay shown off so far offers more clues than what we\u2019ve been told. The Doom Slayer lands in a demon-infested medieval kingdom after being shot down from a massive citadel.<\/p>\n<p>The gameplay looks to be of a slower pace than the frenetic combat found in Doom: Eternal. There are new weapons to be found such as a flair, Shield Saw and a gun that crushes up skulls and shoots out the pieces.<\/p>\n<p>There are even vehicles too, the Atlan \u2013 a ginormous mech made in the Slayers image \u2013 and a Mecha Dragon that you can fly.<\/p>\n<h2><b>Is there a Doom: The Dark Ages trailer?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>There certainly is. Check it out in all its ripping and tearing gory glory down below!<\/p>\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"DOOM: The Dark Ages | Official Trailer 1 (4K) | Coming 2025\" width=\"200\" height=\"113\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/4tk8lkmYGWQ?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen=\"\"\/>\n<p>It starts off with a flyover showing the thoroughly decimated Medieval lands, all fantastically rendered by the latest id Tech iteration.<\/p>\n<p>We see the cape-adorned Slayer preparing in a huge citadel, being equipped with the Chainsaw Shield and Super shotgun before being shot down to the surface.<\/p>\n<p>Plenty of combat ensues, showing off the range of environments we can expect as well as the aforementioned Atlan Mech and Mecha Dragon.<\/p>\n<p>Gamers have been burned by trailers in the past that promise a lot, but id Software most always deliver the goods. Reassuringly, there are framerate drops in the trailer that indicate that it is all real-time gameplay. These hiccups will no doubt be ironed out come launch.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Check out more of our <a title=\"https:\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/technology\/gaming\/\" href=\"https:\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/technology\/gaming\/\">Gaming<\/a> coverage or visit our <a title=\"https:\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/tv\/tv-listings\/\" href=\"https:\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/tv\/tv-listings\/\">TV Guide<\/a> and <a title=\"https:\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/streaming-guide\/\" href=\"https:\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/streaming-guide\/\">Streaming Guide<\/a> to find out what\u2019s on. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to <a title=\"https:\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/audio\/podcasts\/\" href=\"https:\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/audio\/podcasts\/\">The Radio Times Podcast<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p> <\/body><\/html>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p> Rip and tear up your plans for when it releases. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":24,"featured_media":55098,"template":"","categories":[1,8],"acf":[],"uagb_featured_image_src":{"full":["https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/56\/2024\/07\/doom-the-dark-ages-release-date-speculation-when-is-the-prequel-coming.jpg",1600,1066,false],"thumbnail":["https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/56\/2024\/07\/doom-the-dark-ages-release-date-speculation-when-is-the-prequel-coming-150x150.jpg",150,150,true],"medium":["https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/56\/2024\/07\/doom-the-dark-ages-release-date-speculation-when-is-the-prequel-coming-300x200.jpg",300,200,true],"medium_large":["https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/56\/2024\/07\/doom-the-dark-ages-release-date-speculation-when-is-the-prequel-coming-768x512.jpg",768,512,true],"large":["https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/56\/2024\/07\/doom-the-dark-ages-release-date-speculation-when-is-the-prequel-coming-1024x682.jpg",800,533,true],"1536x1536":["https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/56\/2024\/07\/doom-the-dark-ages-release-date-speculation-when-is-the-prequel-coming-1536x1023.jpg",1536,1023,true],"2048x2048":["https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/56\/2024\/07\/doom-the-dark-ages-release-date-speculation-when-is-the-prequel-coming.jpg",1600,1066,false]},"uagb_author_info":{"display_name":"importmanagerhub@sprylab.com","author_link":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/radiotimes\/author\/importmanagerhubsprylab-com\/"},"uagb_comment_info":0,"uagb_excerpt":"Rip and tear up your plans for when it releases.","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/radiotimes\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/rss_feed\/55097"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/radiotimes\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/rss_feed"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/radiotimes\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/rss_feed"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/radiotimes\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/24"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/radiotimes\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/55098"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/radiotimes\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=55097"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/radiotimes\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=55097"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}