Doom: The Dark Ages
๐ Wednesday, May 13, 2026
๐ About Doom: The Dark Ages
Doom: The Dark Ages is id Software's ambitious prequel to Doom Eternal, launching on May 13, 2026. This medieval-themed first-person shooter transports the Doom Slayer to a crusade-era timeline, blending the franchise's signature brutal, fast-paced combat with dark fantasy settings featuring giant mechs and dragon-riding sequences. The Doom franchise has been a cornerstone of the FPS genre since its 1993 debut, and the modern reboot series that began in 2016 revitalized it with critically acclaimed entries that redefined what a single-player shooter could be. The Dark Ages takes the series in a bold new direction by combining the visceral gunplay and glory kills fans love with medieval weaponry, massive-scale battles, and a mythic narrative that explores the origins of the Doom Slayer's eternal war against the forces of Hell.
๐ Quick Facts
- Date
- Wednesday, May 13, 2026
- Day of the Week
- Wednesday
- Days Remaining
- 46
- Category
- Gaming
โ Frequently Asked Questions
There are 46 days until Doom: The Dark Ages on Wednesday, May 13, 2026.
Doom: The Dark Ages is on Wednesday, May 13, 2026.
Doom: The Dark Ages is id Software's ambitious prequel to Doom Eternal, launching on May 13, 2026. This medieval-themed first-person shooter transports the Doom Slayer to a crusade-era timeline, blending the franchise's signature brutal, fast-paced combat with dark fantasy settings featuring giant mechs and dragon-riding sequences. The Doom franchise has been a cornerstone of the FPS genre since its 1993 debut, and the modern reboot series that began in 2016 revitalized it with critically acclaimed entries that redefined what a single-player shooter could be. The Dark Ages takes the series in a bold new direction by combining the visceral gunplay and glory kills fans love with medieval weaponry, massive-scale battles, and a mythic narrative that explores the origins of the Doom Slayer's eternal war against the forces of Hell.
Doom: The Dark Ages falls on a Wednesday.