We’ve known a newDoomwas coming in 2025, but now we know when it’s coming, and it’s sooner than you might think. The big closer during Xbox’s January Developer Direct,Doom: The Dark Ages will bereleased on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC on June 09, 2025, and since we now know a release date, we also have all of the pre-order details you need to know for the upcoming prequel.
There are three editions ofDoom: The Dark Agesto choose from with various in-game and physical items included depending on which edition you go for, and how much you’re willing to pay when you go back in time with Doomguy this May, of course. Everything you could possibly need to know about placing your pre-order ready for Doom’s return this May can be found below.
Don’t tune out at this point if you plan on playing Doom: The Dark Ages throughXbox Game Pass. There’s stuff you need to know too, particularly if you want any of those extras.
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Soundtrack and Artbook
Doom: The Dark Ages has three editions -standard, premium, and collector’s. If you want more than just the base game, the premium edition comes with additional skins for Doom Slayer as well as his dragon and his mech - yes, there are epic mech battles in this game. You will also be able tostart playing two days earlier than everyone else.
Doom: The Dark Ages also comes with the pre-order bonus you can see above regardless of which edition you choose. All you need to do is order the game before its release date on May 15.
If you’re all in on Doom, whether you have been from its early beginnings or you only recently discovered the series, you’re likely eyeing up the collector’s edition. Everything that comes with the premium edition plus some physical goodies, the best of which is a 12-inch statue. Have Doom Slayer present at all times, even when you’re not playing The Dark Ages.
DOOM: The Dark Ages
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id Software’s DOOM: The Dark Ages is the latest entry in the decorated first-person shooter franchise and the follow-up to DOOM Eternal. The story will cover the Doom Slayer’s origin.
Playing On Game Pass And Upgrading To Premium
Even though Doom: The Dark Ages is releasing onPS5the same day as it arrives onXbox Series X|SandPC, it will still be a day one Game Pass addition since it’s aBethesdagame. However, even if you plan on playing The Dark Ages through Game Pass rather than buying it, that doesn’t mean you’re able to’t benefit from the premium edition’s extras.
Xbox has made it customary at this point to sell a premium upgrade for its day one Game Pass arrivals, doing the same forCall Of Duty: Black Ops 6andIndiana Jones and The Great Circlein 2024.For $34.99, those who plan on playing through Game Pass, or who have bought the standard edition but have since changed their minds, can upgrade to the premium edition and get all of its extras, including early access. Pre-orders for the premium upgradeare live now on the Xbox Games Store.
FAQ
What Time Will Doom: The Dark Ages Be Released?
Bethesda hasn’t announced what time Doom: The Dark Ages will be released. However, Game Pass games tend to be released at midnight local time. Early access will begin two days before its May 15 release date on July 30, 2025.
Will Doom: The Dark Ages Be Open World?
The Dark Ages is the biggest Doom game ever made with longer levels than ever before but no, it is not open world.
Is Doom Okay For Kids?
All of the Doom games are very violent with a lot of gore, and it’s already clear that will be the case for The Dark Ages too, so no, Doom is not okay for kids.
