Bethesda Softworks has unveiled the latest trailer for “DOOM: The Dark Ages,” offering fans a gripping look at the upcoming installment in the iconic first-person shooter series. Scheduled for release on May 15, 2025, the game serves as a prequel to the 2016 “DOOM” reboot and “DOOM Eternal,” transporting players to a medieval-inspired setting teeming with demonic adversaries.
The new trailer showcases the Doom Slayer in a dark fantasy realm, wielding an array of brutal weaponry tailored for close-quarters combat. Among the standout additions is the Shield Saw, a versatile tool that functions as both a defensive barrier and a lethal projectile. This innovation allows players to block, parry, and launch devastating attacks, adding a strategic layer to the series’ hallmark fast-paced action.
In a departure from previous titles, “DOOM: The Dark Ages” introduces large-scale combat scenarios where players can pilot formidable vehicles. The trailer features the Doom Slayer commanding a towering Atlan mech and soaring atop a cybernetic dragon, engaging in colossal battles against the forces of Hell. These elements promise to expand the gameplay experience, offering new dimensions of demon-slaying mayhem.
Early impressions from industry insiders suggest that the game emphasizes a heavier, more grounded combat style compared to its predecessors. The Doom Slayer is portrayed as an “iron tank,” focusing on strategic engagements and enhanced melee options. The inclusion of a slow-motion glory kill feature aims to provide players with improved control during intense encounters.
“DOOM: The Dark Ages” is set to launch on Xbox Series X|S, PC, and PlayStation 5, and will be available on Xbox Game Pass from day one. Fans eager to delve into this dark medieval chapter can mark their calendars for May 15, 2025.
