id Software has surprisingly hit us with the reveal: DOOM: The Dark Ages, which is set to launch in 2025. As a fan of the series, I’m am actually surprised for this medieval twist on our favorite demon-slaying saga. It’s hitting Game Pass on day one. Get ready for some epic carnage!
The first gameplay trailer just dropped, and it’s a masterpiece of chaos and brutality. You can find the embedded YouTube player below:
You can look at The Doom Slayer in badass medieval armor, armed with a double-barreled shotgun, a shield, and a flail for some good old-fashioned demon-smashing. The trailer showed off some incredible new weapons and mechanics. The official tweet can be found below:
In the first age, in the first battle, when the shadows first lengthened, one stood…
Announcing DOOM: The Dark Ages
Launching 2025. Wishlist on @XboxGamePass + @Xbox Series X|S + PC + @PlayStation 5https://t.co/7954sI3b06 pic.twitter.com/t3Wm7VFgGa— DOOM (@DOOM) June 9, 2024
In the upcoming title, players can pilot a giant mech to pummel massive demons into oblivion. Yeah, you read that right. id Software is obviously on their way delivering a nostalgic and innovative game, blending the fast-paced, adrenaline-fueled action we love with a fresh, medieval twist.