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DOOM: The Dark Ages

DOOM: The Dark Ages is a 2025 single-player first-person shooter developed by id Software and published by Bethesda Softworks.

Updated July 30, 20261 min readCited sources

DOOM: The Dark Ages is a 2025 single-player first-person shooter and a prequel to DOOM (2016) and DOOM Eternal, set in a dark fantasy medieval war against Hell.

What it is

Developed by id Software and published by Bethesda Softworks, DOOM: The Dark Ages is the third installment in the modern DOOM series. It follows the Doom Slayer in a medieval conflict blending fantasy and sci-fi elements, using the latest idTech engine. The game launched on May 15, 2025 for Windows, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S.

Gameplay and premise

The game is a single-player action FPS focused on large-scale battles against demonic forces, with over-the-top weapons and a darker medieval setting. As a prequel, it presents an origin-era story for the Doom Slayer, set before the events of DOOM (2016) and DOOM Eternal.

Availability in Canada

DOOM: The Dark Ages was released in Canada on the same major platforms as elsewhere—PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S. It is relevant to Canadian players through standard retail and digital storefronts, including Xbox Game Pass marketing.

In short

  • Prequel to DOOM (2016) and DOOM Eternal
  • Single-player FPS with dark fantasy/sci-fi medieval setting
  • Released May 15, 2025 on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S
  • Developed by id Software using idTech engine
Canadian angle

The game was released in Canada on the same major platforms as elsewhere and is relevant to Canadian players through PC and console availability, including Xbox Game Pass marketing.

Quick questions

Is DOOM: The Dark Ages a prequel?
Yes, it is a prequel to DOOM (2016) and DOOM Eternal.
What type of game is it?
It is a single-player first-person shooter with dark fantasy and science-fiction elements.
When was it released?
It was released on May 15, 2025.

Sources

  1. Bethesda — https://doom.bethesda.net/en-US/the-dark-ages
    Supports: Official description as a prequel, single-player dark fantasy/sci-fi FPS, and use of the idTech engine.
  2. Bethesda Softworks — https://slayersclub.bethesda.net/en-US/article/doom-the-dark-ages-gameplay-revealed
    Supports: Official launch date and platform availability.
  3. Steam — https://store.steampowered.com/app/3017860/DOOM_The_Dark_Ages/
    Supports: Release date, genre, single-player designation, and official game description.
  4. PlayStation — https://www.playstation.com/en-us/games/doom-the-dark-ages/
    Supports: Release date, prequel status, and platform availability on PlayStation 5.