DOOM: Dark Ages Gets Major Updates

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2025

April 1

⚫︎ In a recent GamesRadar+ interview, Doom series director Hugo Martin explained that multiplayer was omitted from Doom Eternal early in development to prioritize campaign refinement, citing resource allocation decisions.

Read more: Why Doom: The Dark Ages skipped multiplayer mode (Games Radar)

March 30

⚫︎ The official DOOM Twitter account announced upcoming gameplay footage and hands-on previews would debut March 31, inviting fans to watch for new reveals.

Read more: New Dark Ages gameplay coming tomorrow (Official Bethesda Twitter)

March 15

⚫︎ Bethesda showcased a wearable Dark Ages helmet replica ($175) in their latest merch video, featuring detailed in-game designs currently available for pre-order.

Read more: DOOM: The Dark Ages collectible helmet revealed (Official Bethesda Twitter)

March 12

⚫︎ On schedule for its May 15 launch, this medieval prequel evolves Doom Eternal's concepts including its dragon mechanics, now expanded into pilotable semi-mechanical beasts.

Read more: Medieval Doom revives Eternal's dragon concepts (Game Rant)

March 10

⚫︎ Game directors confirmed players could theoretically complete Dark Ages melee-only, though they cautioned this unnatural approach would prove extremely challenging.

Read more: Melee-only Doom runs possible but brutal (PC Gamer)

⚫︎ Developers clarified the ending won't retcon Doom 2016's coffin opening, preserving opportunities for future medieval-era Slayer stories.

Read more: Dark Ages avoids 2016 prison setup (PC Gamer)

March 9

⚫︎ The weapon arsenal features predominantly new designs, with only shotguns carried over from previous titles according to the director.

Read more: Mostly original guns in medieval Doom (PC Gamer)

January 23

⚫︎ Bethesda's Developer Direct 2025 streamed worldwide, featuring id Software's Dark Ages updates alongside other studio reveals.

Read more: Doom release date announced at showcase (Official Bethesda Twitter)

January 9

⚫︎ Bethesda confirmed participation in January's Developer Direct event, promising Dark Ages updates during the multi-studio presentation.

Read more: id Software appearing at Xbox showcase (Official Bethesda Twitter)

2024

June 11

⚫︎ The Xbox Games Showcase debut revealed dragon riding, mech combat, and new melee mechanics in this radical series reinvention.

Read more: Revolutionary medieval Doom unveiled (IGN)