DOOM: The Dark Ages
DOOM: The Dark Ages is id Software’s released first-person shooter prequel to DOOM (2016) and DOOM Eternal. The base game launched May 15, 2025, and Bethesda now lists the Revelations campaign expansion and Update 4 as available following their July 7, 2026 release. The confirmed central lead is Doom Slayer.
Latest update
Revelations is available now as of July 7, 2026. Update 4 is also live, adding the Revelations content, Ripatorium 3.0 changes, quality-of-life updates, fixes, and current known-issue guidance.
Latest update: Update 4 released July 7, 2026.
Release date and status
| Global release date | May 15, 2025 |
| Original launch platforms | |
| Current status | Released |
| Update model | Ongoing title updates, events, balance changes, and system updates |
Platforms and availability
PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC are supported. Bethesda lists Xbox PC, Steam, Battle.net, and PlayStation 5 among the current PC and console routes for the game and expansion.
Gameplay overview
The game is a first-person shooter built around the Doom Slayer, with a medieval-styled war against Hell. Combat combines firearms, melee systems, the Shield Saw, and other tools, while Revelations adds the Chain Spear.
Story, setting, or main mode
Official descriptions position the game as the Slayer’s prequel story before DOOM (2016) and DOOM Eternal. Revelations adds a new campaign chapter set after the base-game story.
The playable lead or central cast includes Doom Slayer.
Trailer, screenshots, and media
Official Bethesda videos provide the profile trailer and supporting media. The current profile also links the separate Revelations news post for expansion-specific coverage.
The gallery gives visual context for Doom Slayer.
Developer and publisher
id Software develops DOOM: The Dark Ages. Bethesda Softworks publishes it.
| Developer | id Software |
| Publisher | Bethesda Softworks |
| Official website | DOOM: The Dark Ages |
Download and availability
The base game is available now on supported platforms. Revelations is also available now, either through qualifying Premium or Collector access or as a standalone add-on.
System / Device Requirements
PC players should check the current Steam listing and Bethesda’s Update 4 known-issues section before purchase or troubleshooting. Update 4 includes current GPU and driver guidance for supported PC configurations.
Bethesda’s current PC requirements target 1080p/60 FPS Low for the minimum tier and 1440p/60 FPS High for the recommended tier. Hardware ray tracing support is mandatory even at minimum.
| Spec | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10/11 64-bit | Windows 10/11 64-bit |
| CPU | AMD Zen 2 or Intel 10th Gen @ 3.2 GHz, 8 cores / 16 threads (for example Ryzen 7 3700X / Core i7-10700K) | AMD Zen 3 or Intel 12th Gen @ 3.2 GHz, 8 cores / 16 threads (for example Ryzen 7 5700X / Core i7-12700K) |
| RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB |
| GPU | Hardware ray-tracing GPU with 8 GB VRAM (for example RTX 2060 Super / RX 6600) | Hardware ray-tracing GPU with 10 GB VRAM (for example RTX 3080 / RX 6800) |
| Storage | 100 GB available on 512 GB+ NVMe SSD | 100 GB available on 512 GB+ NVMe SSD |