id Software has released a brand new DOOM: The Dark Ages trailer that is sure to twitterpate fans of the long-running series. The trailer comes ahead of the anticipated May 15th release date and offers players a peek into gameplay and, get this: Story, which may surprise longtime fans. According to developers, “players will step into the blood-stained boots of the DOOM Slayer in this never-before-seen dark and sinister medieval war against Hell.”
DOOM: The Dark Ages features
- Become the Slayer: This game is the prequel to the critically acclaimed DOOM (2016) and DOOM Eternal that tells an epic cinematic story of the DOOM Slayer’s rage. Players will step into the blood-stained boots of the DOOM Slayer, in this never-before-seen dark and sinister medieval war against Hell.
- Reign in Hell: As the super weapon of gods and kings, shred enemies with devastating favorites like the Super Shotgun while also wielding a variety of new bone-chewing weapons, including the versatile Shield Saw. Players will stand and fight on the demon-infested battlefields in the vicious, grounded combat the original DOOM is famous for.
- Stand and Fight: Experience an epic story of the DOOM Slayer’s rage in this cinematic and action-packed story. Bound to serve as the super weapon of gods and kings, the DOOM Slayer fends off demon hordes as their leader seeks to destroy the Slayer and become the only one that is feared. Witness the creation of a legend as the Slayer takes on all of Hell and turns the tide of the war.
- Discover Unknown Realms: In his quest to crush the legions of Hell, the Slayer must take the fight to never-before-seen realms. Mystery, challenges, and rewards lurk in every shadow of ruined castles, epic battlefields, dark forests, ancient hellscapes, and worlds beyond. Armed with the viciously powerful Shield Saw, cut through a dark world of menace and secrets in id’s largest and most expansive levels to date.
Players looking to preorder the game can do so on PC via Steam, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S.
Check out the DOOM: The Dark Ages official site for further preorder details.
