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2025

April 1

• In a detailed interview with GamesRadar+, Hugo Martin, the director behind the Doom series, shared insights into the decision to omit multiplayer from Doom Eternal. The choice was made early in development to focus on perfecting the campaign, with Martin highlighting the game's extensive scope and resource constraints as key factors.

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 announced that fans can expect new gameplay footage and press hands-on impressions for DOOM: The Dark Ages on March 31. Stay tuned for the latest updates and in-depth insights into this highly anticipated title.

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

March 15

• Bethesda unveiled the DOOM: The Dark Ages Wearable Helmet Replica in their latest merchandise unboxing video. Priced at $175 USD, the meticulously designed replica is now available for pre-order. It's part of a comprehensive merchandise rollout planned ahead of the game's release, with shipping set to commence once all items in an order are ready.

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

March 12

• DOOM: The Dark Ages is set to launch on May 15, offering fans a medieval-inspired prequel to the modern Doom saga. The game builds on the successes of Doom 2016 and Doom Eternal, retaining the franchise's core elements while introducing innovative gameplay dynamics. It notably expands on the Wintherin dragons from Doom Eternal, featuring a semi-mechanical dragon 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 exclusive interview for PC Gamer's upcoming print issue 408 (396 in the U.S.), DOOM: The Dark Ages director Hugo Martin and producer Marty Stratton delved into the game's expanded melee and parry mechanics. Martin hinted that a melee-only playthrough, while challenging, is feasible for dedicated players. Stratton noted that such a run might feel clunky, drawing parallels to the 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 another segment of the same interview, Martin and Stratton revealed that DOOM: The Dark Ages will not conclude with the Slayer being locked in a coffin, a scenario seen at the start of Doom 2016. Martin explained that this ending would hinder future medieval-era narratives, positioning The Dark Ages within 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, in an interview for PC Gamer's upcoming issue, discussed the weapon lineup for DOOM: The Dark Ages. Martin disclosed that, aside from the shotguns, the arsenal features entirely new or significantly transformed weapons, aiming to offer players fresh challenges and mastery opportunities.

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

• Bethesda's Developer Direct 2025 event went live today, January 23, featuring updates from id Software, Compulsion Games, and Sandfall Interactive. The event, which began at 10 a.m. PT / 1 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. GMT, was streamed across platforms like Twitch and YouTube.

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

January 9

• Bethesda confirmed their participation in the Developer Direct event scheduled for January 23, 2025. The showcase will include updates on multiple projects, including DOOM, and will be streamed live at 10 a.m. PT / 1 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. GMT on YouTube and other platforms.

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

2024

June 11

• DOOM: The Dark Ages was officially unveiled at the Xbox Games Showcase, promising a bold reimagining of the iconic shooter series. The trailer showcased dragon riding, mech battles, and a darker, more intense visual style, along with significant gameplay changes such as the introduction of a shield and flail for melee combat.

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