The new Doom turns you into a hellish version of Captain America, tearing through demons like a tank

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At the Xbox Showcase on January 23, 2025, those responsible saved the best for last. The new information and gameplay scenes for Doom: The Dark Ages rock.

What was shown? In June 2024 there was the first look at the next trip to hell from the creative minds at id Software. The full metal roar followed at the Xbox Showcase on January 23, 2025 (via YouTube). The developers showed the new direction that The Dark Ages is taking for the iconic Doom series.

While Doom from 2016 was about “Run & Gun” and the sequel Doom: Eternal was about “Jump & Shot”, the third part of the reboot series relies on “Stand & Fight”. Armed with a shield and weapons, you relentlessly grind your way through the hordes of demons like an almost unbreakable tank.

The full almost 12 minutes from the Xbox Showcase:

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Your shield plays an extremely important role, which you can throw at enemies like Captain America, use for an attack or for protection. Most of the time you combine this with “some of the most ridiculously powerful firearms” that are said to have ever existed in the Doom series.

If you parry enemy attacks with the shield, you will of course need peacemakers to turn the nearby victims into manageable pieces. The Dark Ages offers you three options: a flail, an electric glove or a hellish mace.

Here is the new trailer for Doom – The Dark Ages:

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Release in May

When is the new Doom coming? The Dark Ages will be released on May 15, 2025 for Game Pass, Xbox Series X|S, PC and PlayStation 5.

How does the community react? Many players are celebrating the gameplay shown and the approaching release date.

  • ImmaculateGenius writes on Reddit: “I was expecting it to be out towards the end of the year, but in less than 4 months?! This is just crazy, can’t wait guys.”
  • Zen_Shot rejoices on Reddit: “Rest in peace, course bullshit (thank the gods).”
  • Nahnonameman is also impressed (via Reddit): “Apart from the glory kills, everything looks fantastic. I like the idea that each Doom installment has its own fighting style.”
  • A surprising number of fans have their birthdays on the release day – Calicorps writes on Reddit: “Dude, that’s crazy, Doom: The Dark Ages is coming out on my birthday!!!! I’m so excited to play it.”

    • How did you like what was shown? Are you interested in the dark ages? Tell us in the comments! If you’re looking for fresh alternatives in the shooter genre, you can write down more titles for the coming months: 10 new shooters that will be particularly interesting in 2025 – you should put these releases in your calendar

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