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2025

April 1

⚫︎ In a revealing interview with GamesRadar+, Hugo Martin, the director behind the Doom series, shared insights into the decision to omit multiplayer from Doom Eternal. Martin explained that the focus was shifted early in development to perfect the campaign, emphasizing that resources and the game's expansive scope played crucial roles in this choice.

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 teased fans on March 30, announcing that new gameplay footage and hands-on impressions from the press would be available the following day. This update promises to give fans a deeper look into what they can expect from DOOM: The Dark Ages.

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

March 15

⚫︎ Bethesda unveiled the DOOM: The Dark Ages Wearable Helmet Replica in a recent merchandise unboxing video. Priced at $175 USD, this detailed replica is now available for pre-order. It's part of an expansive merchandise launch tied to the game's upcoming release, with shipping planned once all items are ready.

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

March 12

⚫︎ DOOM: The Dark Ages is on track for its May 15 release, offering fans a medieval-inspired prequel to the modern Doom saga. This title builds upon the successes of Doom 2016 and Doom Eternal, introducing new gameplay dynamics while revisiting elements like the Wintherin dragons, now featured as semi-mechanical beasts that players can pilot.

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

March 10

⚫︎ In an interview for PC Gamer's upcoming print issue 408 (396 in the U.S.), Hugo Martin and Marty Stratton, the director and producer of DOOM: The Dark Ages, discussed the game's challenging melee and parry mechanics. Martin hinted that a melee-only playthrough would be "slightly out of bounds" but achievable, while Stratton likened such a run to the notorious 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 the same issue of PC Gamer, the developers also shed light on the game's ending. Contrary to what some might expect, the story will not conclude with the Slayer being locked in a coffin as seen at the start of Doom 2016. Hugo Martin emphasized that such an ending would limit future medieval-era stories, positioning The Dark Ages as part of a larger "Chronicles of the Slayer" saga.

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 discussed the weapon lineup of DOOM: The Dark Ages in another PC Gamer interview. Martin revealed that, apart from the shotguns, the arsenal is entirely new, with even the plasma weapon undergoing a significant redesign. This move is intended to offer players fresh 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

⚫︎ The Developer Direct 2025 event, featuring updates from id Software among others, went live on January 23. The showcase streamed across platforms like Twitch and YouTube, starting at 10 a.m. PT / 1 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. GMT, offering fans a closer look at upcoming titles.

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

January 9

⚫︎ Bethesda confirmed its involvement in the January 23, 2025, Developer Direct event, promising updates from studios like id Software, Compulsion Games, and Sandfall Interactive. The event is set to stream live at 10 a.m. PT / 1 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. GMT on various platforms.

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

2024

June 11

⚫︎ DOOM: The Dark Ages was officially unveiled at the Xbox Games Showcase, introducing fans to a reimagined take on the series with dragon riding, mech battles, and a darker aesthetic. The trailer also highlighted new gameplay elements, including a shield and flail for enhanced melee combat.

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