Doom: The Dark Ages Emerges From The Shadows With Unexpected Launch Plans
Bethesda’s medieval take on the classic shooter series surfaces with surprising release timeline.
Fresh reports suggest an imminent arrival for Bethesda‘s highly anticipated medieval shooter, Doom: The Dark Ages. The game, which was unveiled in June 2024, has quickly become one of Microsoft‘s marquee titles for their 2025 gaming lineup.
Microsoft plans to spotlight Doom: The Dark Ages during their upcoming Developer Direct presentation on January 23, 2025. The showcase promises to delve into the game’s medieval setting and explore the origins of the iconic Doom Slayer, along with revealing the arsenal players will wield throughout their journey.
French gaming publication Gamekult briefly published an article suggesting a May 15, 2025 launch date for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S platforms. While the article was swiftly removed, its contents aligned with information from previous behind-closed-doors demonstrations that id Software has been conducting since QuakeCon in August 2024.
This timeline corresponds with earlier claims from industry insider eXtas1s, who previously hinted at a May release window. The game has maintained a relatively low profile since its announcement, with only occasional glimpses surfacing, including a recent Nvidia ray-tracing demonstration that showcased twelve seconds of non-combat gameplay footage.
Doom: The Dark Ages serves as a prequel to Doom Eternal and joins an impressive roster of upcoming Xbox releases. The game will share the 2025 spotlight with other anticipated Microsoft first-party titles, including Avowed, Fable, and South of Midnight. However, Microsoft has yet to officially confirm any specific release date for this latest chapter in the legendary shooter franchise.