Doom: The Dark Ages Release Date Leaked Ahead of Xbox Developer Direct

By Daniel Gaming News
23 January 2025 no comments

The release date for Doom: The Dark Ages has appeared online ahead of the Xbox Developer Direct. id Software’s upcoming FPS is due to launch late this year, and new information puts the date in May.

Doom: The Dark Ages is coming this year, with an exact release date possibly revealed during the upcoming Xbox Developer Direct. In a recent now-pulled article from Gamekult, the exact release date for the FPS was given as May 15, 2025.

The opening paragraph of the article read: “DOOM: The Dark Ages will soon be spilling blood and guts on our consoles, as revealed by the new Xbox Developer_Direct this afternoon,” hinting that the article was ready to be released the moment it was unveiled at the Xbox event.

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What We Know About Doom: The Dark Ages

Doom: The Dark Ages is a medieval prequel to id Software’s legendary series, blending the franchise’s iconic demon-slaying action with a dark fantasy aesthetic.

Described as “dark, grittier, and cinematic,” The Dark Ages will let players ride dragons and wield medieval weaponry. Glory kills returns, and there is a new parry system. We also now expect the release date to be May 15, thanks to a leak.

The Xbox Developer Direct Reveal

The Xbox Developer Direct event will be live on YouTube and Twitch on January 23 at 10am PT / 1pm ET / 6pm GMT.

The event is a chance for studios to update fans on upcoming games. Bethesda is attending the event, and Doom: The Dark Ages is set to feature. The showcase is expected to last around 45 minutes. South of Midnight and Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 the other confirmed games attending.

Release Date

Bethesda has been quiet about a release date, but thanks to the French site Gamekult, we now expect it soon. In a now-pulled article, the site gave Doom: The Dark Ages a release date of May 15.

The article looked like it was preparing for the official announcement at the Xbox event before it was published prematurely. Fortunately, we only have to wait another day to find out when the next Doom launches on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.

Conclusion

Doom: The Dark Ages is the prequel to the 2020 Doom reboot and will take players to a medieval setting. Are you looking forward to the next game in the franchise? Let us know what you hope to see in the upcoming Xbox event below.

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