DOOM: The Dark Ages, prequel to DOOM (2016) and DOOM Eternal coming to PS5 2025

[Dante-]

DOOM: The Dark Ages, the prequel to the critically acclaimed DOOM (2016) and DOOM Eternal and the third installment of the modern DOOM series. Developed by id Software on the latest idTech engine, DOOM: The Dark Ages is a single-player action FPS that tells the epic cinematic origin story of the DOOM Slayer's rage. You are the DOOM Slayer, the legendary demon-killing warrior and the super weapon in this never-before-seen dark and sinister medieval war against Hell.

Reveal trailer -



Hugo Martin and Marty Stratton interview -

 

[nookfan]

I can’t wait, it genuinely looks fantastic. A prequel is a pretty cool route to go in.

A shame Mick Gordon won’t be returning to do the soundtrack but the new guy is pretty good too from what I’ve heard so I’m happy to give him a chance.

 

[sean9986]

Pumped!!!

 

[theunentitled]

Looks great....

 

[Elaisse4]

Incredible looking game

 

[Fuhgeddit]

Looks cool but I really fell off Doom Eternal for some reason. I felt like I just kept wanting to save that game for PC/mouse and keyboard or something.

 

[Dante-]

I can’t wait, it genuinely looks fantastic. A prequel is a pretty cool route to go in.

A shame Mick Gordon won’t be returning to do the soundtrack but the new guy is pretty good too from what I’ve heard so I’m happy to give him a chance.

It's interesting, the new guy might not be able to live up to what Mick achieved on the previous games but then I wonder if Mick would have even been able to himself. The bar he set was so incredibly high.

I'm with you, going to have an open mind and give the new guy a fair shot. If it's the same composer as the one who did TAG then I'm sure it'll be solid.

 

[Pistol.]

Looks so fucking cool. Can't wait.

 

[deuce985]

Day 1 for me


Anything DOOM is immediate buy. The modern ones are extremely good just like the old ones too. Took me awhile to warm up to Eternal's changes but eventually, I ended up loving it personally.

 

[MicroNort]

Hopefully no BS platforming.

 

[deuce985]

Hopefully no BS platforming.

It's a staple of the IP dating back to the originals so prepare to be disappointed.

 

[Dante-]

It's a staple of the IP dating back to the originals so prepare to be disappointed.

You're right that it is but it does seem like there will be less than in Eternal. id is aware that a lot of players struggled with Eternal's platforming.

 

[sean9986]

I think people overstate the platforming in eternal. Marauders were way more offensive

 

[MatthewGavin10]

Skull bullets!!

 

[MicroNort]

It's a staple of the IP dating back to the originals so prepare to be disappointed.

Not to the extent of Doom Eternal there wasn't.

 

[Dante-]

Less platforming and seemingly much more open areas makes me wonder what they'll fill the non-combat gaps with. 2016 was often more of a corridor-based game and Eternal increased the platforming. Maybe the dragon part they showed is used for getting to different areas but I can't imagine they'll use it too much.

 

[mr_chun]

Was the best thing Microsoft showed. I'm stoked for it.