DOOM: Dark Ages - Part 12 - From Beyond & Spire of Nerathul
0Doom: The Dark Ages is a 2025 first-person shooter game developed by id Software and published by Bethesda Softworks. It will be the eighth main entry in the Doom franchise and the third installment of the modern series, succeeding Doom Eternal (2020). The game narratively serves as a prequel to Doom (2016).
id Software began work on The Dark Ages following the completion of Doom Eternal's post-launch campaign The Ancient Gods in 2021, entering full production by August 2022. The game was announced in June 2024.
Doom: The Dark Ages is scheduled to release for PlayStation 5, Windows, and Xbox Series X/S on May 15, 2025.
While previous entries in the Doom series, such as Doom (2016) and Doom Eternal (2020), focused on fast-paced, acrobatic combat, Doom: The Dark Ages shifts towards a heavier, more grounded combat experience, emphasizing strategic engagements. The Doom Slayer is portrayed as an "iron tank," equipped with enhanced melee options and a slow-motion glory kill feature for improved control during combat. The introduction of the Shield Saw allows for blocking, parrying, and attacking within a single input. Players can also wield new weapons like the Skull Crusher, a gun that fires bone fragments at enemies. Melee weapons such as a gauntlet, an iron mace, and a flail, will also be available. The game is also the first in the series to allow players to pilot vehicles, like a cybernetic dragon and a 30-story Atlan mech, to combat enemies during certain sections of the game. The narrative places a greater emphasis on storytelling, with more cutscenes and character development, providing a deeper insight into the Doom Slayer's origins.
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