DOOM: The Dark Ages First Impressions

May 15 is ramping up and the wait won’t be much longer for the release of DOOM: The Dark Ages!

In anticipation for the DOOM Slayer’s next outing, id Software went on a global hands-on preview tour, inviting over 200 select media, press and content creators from North America, Europe, Australia and Hong Kong for an opportunity to play the game and interview the developers. 

As players got a taste of the game during this exclusive worldwide event, excitement was piling up for DOOM: The Dark Ages. But you don’t have to take our word for it... 

“The Slayer’s latest slaughterfest might well represent the peak of the series’ modern era” - IGN

“Future Game of the Year” - VICE

“The gunplay is tight, but so are the animations and deliciously crunchy sound effects, timed perfectly to make the player feel they're battering apart the meanest baddies Hell can summon.” - CNET

“A bold, bloody return that redefines carnage” - NOISY PIXEL

“Incredibly creative and simply superb fun” - GAMESRADAR+

“It’s going to melt your face off” - DIGITAL TRENDS

"One of my most anticipated games of 2025" - VG 24/7

DOOM: The Dark Ages launches May 15 for Game Pass, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 5 Pro, PC and Battle.net. Receive two days’ Early Access, along with the Digital Artbook and Soundtrack, the Divinity Skin Pack and more when you preorder the DOOM: The Dark Ages Premium Edition. For more information, visit DOOM.com.