PlayStation has announced that “Doom: The Dark Ages” will be released on the PS5 in 2025. This new game in the iconic FPS series will explore the hellish origin story of the Doom Slayer’s rage. Fans of the series can expect a medieval twist in this highly anticipated prequel.
“Doom: The Dark Ages” is set in a time before the Doom Slayer acquired his modern powers and weapons. This game aims to slow down the pace, making players feel like a powerful, hulking monster truck rather than a fast, deadly race car. The game director, Hugo Martin, has expressed a desire to create a more deliberate and immersive experience.
The game is being developed by id Software and published by Bethesda Softworks. It will be available on multiple platforms, including PS5, Xbox, and Windows PC. This continues the tradition of Doom being a multiplatform series, despite Microsoft’s acquisition of ZeniMax, the parent company of id Software.
“Doom: The Dark Ages” will take players to a time before the Doom Slayer encountered the Night Sentinels, an order of human-like extraterrestrials who battle the forces of Hell. This medieval-inspired setting will still feature access to various weapons but with a traditional, knightly twist.
Doom: The Dark Ages is coming to PS5.
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The game is set to be a single-player action FPS, serving as a prequel to the critically acclaimed “Doom” (2016) and “Doom Eternal.” Players will experience the cinematic origin story of the Doom Slayer’s rage, providing deeper lore and background to the beloved character.
The announcement has generated excitement among fans, who are eager to see how the series will integrate its fast-paced, action-packed gameplay into a medieval setting. The shift in era is expected to bring new challenges and enemies, offering a fresh experience while retaining the core elements that make Doom games so popular.
As the release date approaches, more details about “Doom: The Dark Ages” will likely be revealed. For now, fans can look forward to exploring the dark, medieval world and uncovering the origins of the Doom Slayer’s unrelenting fury.