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2025

April 1

⚫︎ In a recent interview with GamesRadar+, Hugo Martin, the director behind the Doom series, shed light on the decision to omit multiplayer from Doom Eternal. The focus was shifted early in development to perfect the campaign experience, with Martin highlighting the game's extensive scope and resource constraints as key factors.

Read more: Doom: The Dark Ages doesn't have multiplayer because "it would definitely come at the expense of" the campaign (Games Radar)

March 30

⚫︎ The official DOOM X (formerly Twitter) account announced that new gameplay footage and hands-on impressions for DOOM: The Dark Ages will be released on March 31. Stay tuned for fresh insights and updates on this eagerly awaited title.

Read more: Doom: The Dark Ages: keep an eye here tomorrow for press hands-on impressions and new gameplay (Official Bethesda X Page)

March 15

⚫︎ Bethesda unveiled the DOOM: The Dark Ages Wearable Helmet Replica in a captivating unboxing video. Priced at $175 USD, this intricately designed replica is up for pre-order and part of a larger merchandise collection leading up to the game's release. It's currently in stock, with shipping planned once all items in an order are ready.

Read more: Bethesda Reveals DOOM: The Dark Ages Wearable Helmet Replica in Latest Merch Unboxing Video (Official Bethesda X Page)

March 12

⚫︎ DOOM: The Dark Ages is set to launch on May 15, offering a medieval-inspired prequel to the modern Doom saga. Building on the foundations laid by Doom 2016 and Doom Eternal, this title introduces fresh gameplay dynamics while staying true to the franchise's core elements. It notably expands on concepts from Doom Eternal, such as the Wintherin dragons, which inspire the semi-mechanical dragon that players will pilot.

Read more: Doom: The Dark Ages May Level Up One of Eternal's Best Additions (Game Rant)

March 10

⚫︎ In an interview featured in PC Gamer's upcoming print issue 408 (396 in the U.S.), DOOM: The Dark Ages director Hugo Martin and producer Marty Stratton discussed the game's expanded melee and parry mechanics. Martin hinted that a melee-only playthrough, while "slightly out of bounds," is feasible for dedicated players. Stratton noted that such a challenge run could feel clunky and less enjoyable, akin to the pistol-only Ultra Nightmare challenge in Doom 2016.

Read more: You can theoretically beat Doom: The Dark Ages without using a gun, but 'You'd have a hard time, that's for sure,' says the game's director (PC Gamer)

⚫︎ In another segment of the same interview with PC Gamer, DOOM: The Dark Ages developers Hugo Martin and Marty Stratton revealed details about the game's conclusion. Contrary to what some fans might expect, the story won't conclude with the Slayer being locked in a coffin, a scenario that opens Doom 2016. Martin emphasized that such an ending would hinder future medieval-era stories, as The Dark Ages is part of the broader "Chronicles of the Slayer" saga. The ending will instead pave the way for potential future prequels.

Read more: Doom: The Dark Ages won't end with the Slayer in a coffin waiting for the start of Doom 2016: 'That would mean that we couldn't tell any more medieval stories' (PC Gamer)

March 9

⚫︎ Hugo Martin and Marty Stratton, in an interview for PC Gamer's upcoming issue 408 (396 in the U.S.), discussed the weapon lineup in DOOM: The Dark Ages. Martin highlighted that, aside from the shotguns, the game's arsenal is entirely new or significantly revamped, including a redesigned plasma weapon. This choice aims to offer players novel tools to master.

Read more: 'I think only the shotguns are the same,' says Doom: The Dark Ages director, otherwise the guns are brand-new or significantly transformed (PC Gamer)

January 23

⚫︎ Bethesda announced that the Developer Direct 2025 event is live on January 23, featuring updates from studios like id Software, Compulsion Games, and Sandfall Interactive. The event streams on platforms such as Twitch and YouTube, starting at 10 a.m. PT / 1 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. GMT.

Read more: id Software Reveals DOOM: The Dark Age’s Release Date During the Xbox Developer Direct (Official Bethesda X)

January 9

⚫︎ Bethesda confirmed its involvement in the upcoming Developer Direct event on January 23, 2025, which will showcase updates from multiple studios, including DOOM, Compulsion Games, and Sandfall Interactive. The live stream will commence at 10 a.m. PT / 1 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. GMT across YouTube and other platforms.

Read more: id Software Confirms Participation in the January 2025 Xbox Developers Direct (Official Bethesda X)

2024

June 11

⚫︎ Doom: The Dark Ages was officially unveiled at the Xbox Games Showcase, presenting a daring reimagining of the iconic shooter series. The trailer showcased dragon riding, mech battles, and a darker, more intense visual aesthetic, alongside significant gameplay enhancements like a shield and flail for melee combat.

Read more: Doom: The Dark Ages Could Be the Series’ Boldest Reinvention Yet (IGN)