Join Marty, Hugo and the id Software team into the first gameplay deep dive for DOOM: The Dark Ages! DOOM The Dark Ages coming May 15, 2025 on Xbox Series X|S, PC or PlayStation 5.
Developed by id Software, DOOM: The Dark Ages is the prequel to the critically acclaimed DOOM (2016) and DOOM Eternal that tells an epic cinematic story of the DOOM Slayer’s rage. In this third installment of the modern DOOM series, players will step into the blood-stained boots of the DOOM Slayer, in this never-before-seen dark and sinister medieval war against Hell.
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Developed by id Software, DOOM: The Dark Ages is the prequel to the critically acclaimed DOOM (2016) and DOOM Eternal that tells an epic cinematic story of the DOOM Slayer’s rage. In this third installment of the modern DOOM series, players will step into the blood-stained boots of the DOOM Slayer, in this never-before-seen dark and sinister medieval war against Hell.
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00:00Hello, and welcome to Dallas, Texas, home of id Software, where more than 30 years ago,
00:24a small team of game developers helped define and set a course for first-person shooters.
00:30A lot has changed since then, but our team is as passionate as ever, and the most important
00:35values at the core of our games—innovation, craftsmanship, and performance—remain a
00:41priority for us to this day.
00:43And as you're about to see, those values are infused in every aspect of this latest
00:49installment in the legendary Doom franchise.
00:52It is an honor to work on this game, to carry on id's tradition of creating all-out, groundbreaking
00:58levels of fun.
01:00So now, we're excited to share with you a look at our most ambitious game yet.
01:06This is Doom The Dark Ages.
01:08That was so stupid, I mouthed the words.
01:22In Doom The Dark Ages, you will feel like the superweapon in the center of a medieval
01:35war against hell, set in a cinematic sci-fi fantasy world full of locations to explore,
01:42powerful weapons to unlock, and enemies to conquer.
01:46This is a prequel to Doom 2016, and that's given us the opportunity to reimagine every
01:51aspect of this experience.
01:53So if you're new to the franchise, then Doom The Dark Ages will be the perfect entry
01:57point into the series.
01:58And if you're a long-time fan, then you'll be proud to see, in a lot of ways, the feel
02:03of the game is really a return to form.
02:06So let's break it down, starting with the combat.
02:11In Doom Eternal, you felt like a fighter jet.
02:13In Doom The Dark Ages, you'll be an iron tank—heavy, strong, but still fast.
02:20A grounded combat system with an emphasis on power over the acrobatics of Doom Eternal.
02:28And a balance between enemy projectiles and player movement speed that makes strafing
02:33to aim viable again, just like in the classic Doom games.
02:37But it's not all about nostalgia.
02:39Innovation is the goal, always.
02:41And so for Doom The Dark Ages, it's an all-new world with new tools and new mechanics to
02:47master.
02:48Let me introduce you to the shield saw.
02:52Block.
02:53Throw.
02:54Parry.
02:55Deflect.
02:56All from one input.
02:57It's contextual.
02:58Tons of depth on a single button press.
02:59You know, we want every Doom game to stand on its own as a unique experience.
03:10So in 2016, we asked you to run and gun.
03:13In Doom Eternal, it was jump and shoot.
03:16And in Doom The Dark Ages, you're going to stand and fight.
03:28And the shield saw will give you the strength to go head-to-head with some of the biggest,
03:32baddest demons we've ever created it in.
03:37But that's not all.
03:38Because if you're going to stand and fight, then you've got to have something to follow
03:41up that opening parry with.
03:43How about an iron flail?
03:46Or maybe an electrified gauntlet?
03:49Or even a Doom-spiked mace?
03:52That's right, we have three melee options that are part of a melee system.
03:56All on one input, complete with combos and upgrades.
03:59And it's totally awesome.
04:01And you can finish off the demons now with an all-new, unsynced, completely in-the-players-control
04:07glory kill system.
04:09From any angle, in and out, as you see fit.
04:12And it feels amazing.
04:14You'll feel unstoppable, smashing your way through the board with total freedom.
04:19And that seems like a ton, but that's just two inputs.
04:23We've got one more really important button that we haven't talked about yet, the trigger.
04:35That's right, we've saved the best for last.
04:37Doom has and always will be all about the guns.
04:40And Dark Ages has some of the most ridiculously powerful weapons that we've ever created.
04:47Mean, ancient, brutal torture machines built to butcher, impale, and shred the minions
05:00of Helwith.
05:05Only in Doom, that's the mission statement for the design of these never-before-seen,
05:09insanely fun-to-use tools of mayhem that only the Slayer has the power to wield.
05:15So let's take a look at some extended gameplay footage and see how these medieval mechanics
05:20synergize with the enemies and the environments to form the new combat loop for Doom the Dark
05:55And under the hood, for the first time in an id game, we've made our combat more approachable
06:24and flexible than ever before, with a new difficulty system and sliders that will allow
06:29players to tune the speed and challenge of the game to whatever fits them best.
06:35You can slow things down or speed them up.
06:39It's a Doom for all Slayers.
06:41And the gameplay doesn't end with just the Slayer.
06:45We finally have for you, you've been waiting for two games now, to get in and pilot your
06:50very own 30-story Atlint, which is a mech.
06:55It's the size of a building, it's powerful, and you can beat giant titan-sized demons
07:00to death with your gauntleted fists.
07:02And if that wasn't enough, we also have for you your very own fire-breathing, gatling-gun-toting
07:07cybernetic dragon.
07:08Neither of these are one-and-done features either, they have a full suite of abilities
07:13and even mini-bosses.
07:14The spectacle is epic, the power of fantasy is unlike anything we've made it in, and the
07:19combat systems behind these features are deep and tons of fun.
07:23And as cool as all that is, we know that fans of single-player action games expect more
07:30than just great combat to pull them through the experience.
07:33So we're excited to share with you not just the gunplay, but the world of Doom the Dark
07:38Ages.
07:41Your hero's journey will take you to the far reaches of the Doom universe.
07:45Mysterious worlds from the Slayer's past, dark forests, dungeons, ancient hellscapes,
07:52battlefields, and worlds beyond.
07:55And through exploration, you'll be unlocking new abilities and god-like powers every step
08:00of the way.
08:01Now armed with your trusty shield saw, you're gonna cut, leap, and smash your way through
08:09environments full of secrets and treasures.
08:12There's always something new waiting to be discovered or destroyed.
08:17Now let's take a closer look at just one of the many missions you'll experience in Doom
08:22the Dark Ages.
08:23In this level, you will meet the enemy at the gates and save a city from certain destruction.
08:31Explore the medieval battlefield outside the castle walls, seeking out targets and enemy
08:37formations along the way to engage with as you see fit with any gun you choose.
08:47Explore what is the largest play space ever in a Doom game, discovering secret caves and
08:54dungeon-like mines in search of vital resources.
08:59You control the pace of the game, where you go, who you fight, and the objectives you
09:07pursue.
09:08It's a Doom sandbox full of war and riches.
09:15Once you've broken the enemy assault, head back to the main gates because the battle
09:19isn't over yet.
09:29And the soundtrack to your epic adventures will be composed by the award-winning team
09:41at Finishing Move, providing you with a metal soundscape that's loaded with guitars, medieval
09:47vibes, and pure adrenaline.
09:49You'll feel like you're expanding the legend of the Slayer with every mission you complete.
09:56And speaking of that legend, the story of Doom the Dark Ages, like everything else in
10:01the game, is big.
10:03It's a summer blockbuster event with everything on the line, and you are the star of the show.
10:09Your power is coveted by your enemies and withheld from your allies.
10:14With the Slayer imprisoned at the start of our story, the balance of power between good
10:18and evil is shifting, and time is running out.
10:22It's a new story and the perfect entry point for new players.
10:26It's easier to access now as we've taken the narrative out of the codex and into the cutscenes,
10:31featuring new characters, old allies, and powerful new villains.
10:36And for returning players, it leads directly into the Doom 2016 Slayer's Testaments.
10:41It's an action story worthy of the Slayer's legend.
10:52We've got 10 years of making modern Doom games together, and we've done better with every
10:58game we've made.
11:00The hope with all this, the goal, is to give players an experience that's as fun to play
11:05as it was to make, and make something that's good enough to become the best game id has
11:11ever made.
11:12But that is for you to decide when Doom the Dark Ages releases this May.