{"id":28079,"date":"2025-04-30T12:49:14","date_gmt":"2025-04-30T10:49:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.recharge.com\/blog?p=28079"},"modified":"2025-04-30T12:49:30","modified_gmt":"2025-04-30T10:49:30","slug":"doom-the-dark-ages","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.recharge.com\/blog\/en-gb\/ie\/doom-the-dark-ages","title":{"rendered":"DOOM: The Dark Ages \u2013 What To Expect"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Highly anticipated, the upcoming release of DOOM: The Dark Ages is set for release on 15th May 2025. The latest installment in the franchise, it\u2019s set to be released on PC, PS5 and Xbox Series X at the same time. Get ready for the launch by stocking up on your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.recharge.com\/en\/ie\/steam\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Steam<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.recharge.com\/en\/ie\/playstation-store\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">PlayStation<\/a> gaming <a href=\"https:\/\/www.recharge.com\/en\/ie\/gaming-cards\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">gift cards<\/a> at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.recharge.com\/en\/ie\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Recharge<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The prequel to the critically acclaimed DOOM and DOOM: Eternal, DOOM: The Dark Ages fills in vital gaps in the saga\u2019s timeline. DOOM Slayer and his time in Argent D&#8217;Nu. But what to expect from the new release? Combine a historical medieval setting and fantastical creatures with fast-paced combat and you get an exciting, fresh perspective on the DOOM series.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"DOOM: The Dark Ages | Official Trailer 1 (4K) | Coming 2025\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" 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><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Gameplay and Combat<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In DOOM: The Dark Ages, fast-paced action is still very much at the heart of the game. Inspired by the original DOOM (1993), players engage in heavy-hitting, visceral combat with medieval weapons like swords and crossbows. Clashes feature grounded combat, ranged bombardment, vicious melee strikes and more. Meanwhile, players must also put into practice the magical, using spells and enchanted weapons. Consequently, there is an ever-shifting balance between close combat, ranged attacks and environmental strategy which brings a new, exciting dimension to gameplay.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There\u2019s also new medieval-inspired enemies to contend with. Think larger-than-life dragons, dark knights of the undead, and evil sorcerers. Each enemy offers a different type of challenge. Large-scale boss fights demand multi-phase combat strategies, while intricate magical duels which call for spell enactments. Once weakened, players can hone in on these enemies to perform brutal (yet satisfying) executions.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><strong>The Story and Setting<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A prequel to the previously released DOOM saga, DOOM: The Dark Ages takes place in a fantastical world full of magic and ancient prophecies. Set long before the events seen in DOOM (2016) and DOOM Eternal, the fallen warrior DOOM Slayer is resurrected by an ancient order which commands him to fight against the legions of Hell.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Drawing a clear line between the early original games in the franchise and their modern releases, the story reveals the DOOM Slayer\u2019s past, showing the origins of his war and how he came to earn his title. At the ending of DOOM 64 (the last of the original saga), he barricaded himself in hell to fight. Fast-forward to the newer iterations and DOOM (2016) saw our protagonist waking up in a sarcophagus, no longer in Hell. DOOM: The Dark Ages tells the story of how he got there. In a setting steeped in history and vengeance, players experience DOOM Slayer\u2019s earliest battles with Hell.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Graphics and Performance<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The game harnesses next-gen visual upgrades and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.idsoftware.com\/en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">id Software\u2019s<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> latest technology advancements to deliver a stunning and immersive experience, adding emphasis to the saga\u2019s brutality. Using the newest id tech engine, the game boasts cinematic lighting, hyper-detailed textures, and real-time environmental destruction. Meanwhile, atmospheric effects \u2013 think flickering torchlight and dynamic weather \u2013 make the world come alive. Damage done to enemies is more visceral, too, with an enhanced gore system and dismemberment physics. Lastly, advanced AI brings characters to life with intelligent combat and reactions.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><strong>When Is DOOM: The Dark Ages released?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">DOOM: The Dark Ages will be released 15th May 2025 on Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and PC. It will be available to play on the Xbox Game Pass subscription service the same day.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Should Fans Be Excited for DOOM: The Dark Ages?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unequivocally \u2013 yes, fans of the DOOM series should be very excited \u2013 as should those who have yet to play any games in the franchise.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">DOOM: The Dark Ages is a reimagining of the brutalistic combat and mythical undertones the series is celebrated for. A bold new setting filled with cutting-edge visuals, rich storytelling and adrenaline-fueled gameplay, the game keeps DOOM\u2019s signature chaos firmly intact. Exploring uncharted territory, DOOM: The Dark Ages blends fatalistic medieval fantasy with the raw power of the DOOM Slayer, fusing the familiar with the unexpected. If you ever wanted to see what Hell looked like in a world of swords and sorcery \u2014 this is it.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ready to play? Stock up on your <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.recharge.com\/en\/ie\/steam\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Steam<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.recharge.com\/en\/ie\/playstation-store\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">PlayStation<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> gaming <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.recharge.com\/en\/ie\/gaming-cards\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">gift cards<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> at <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.recharge.com\/en\/ie\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Recharge<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Discover everything you need to know about the highly-anticipated DOOM: The Dark Ages. 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