Doom: The Dark Ages, a prequel to id Software’s 2016 revitalization of the Doom series, is out this week on PlayStation 5, Windows PC, and Xbox Series X. Hell yeah.
The Dark Ages takes somewhat of a different approach to combat than its two predecessors, Doom (2016) and Doom Eternal. In The Dark Ages, there’s a heavy emphasis on melee attacks; you get a shield, and parrying is a huge part of combat. Read Polygon’s initial Doom: The Dark Ages impressions for more insight.
Here’s when Doom: The Dark Ages releases in your time zone, including how to play it in early access and how to play it on Game Pass.
How to play Doom: The Dark Ages in early access
You can play Doom: The Dark Ages two days before its official launch by getting the premium edition of the game, which costs $100. (If you snagged the out-of-stock $200 collector’s edition, that also grants you early access.)
In addition to two days of early access, the premium edition also gives you the following:
Doom: The Dark Ages early access release time
Early access begins at midnight UTC on Tuesday, May 13. Here’s when that is in your time zone:
Doom: The Dark Ages release time in your time zone
Doom: The Dark Ages launches globally for all platforms begins at midnight UTC on Thursday, May 15. Here’s when that is in your time zone:
Is Doom: The Dark Ages on Game Pass?
Yes, Doom: The Dark Ages will be available at launch on Xbox Game Pass, but not for all subscription tiers. It’ll only be playable on Game Pass if you’ve subscribed at the PC Game Pass or Xbox Game Pass Ultimate tiers. It won’t be available at the Core or Standard tiers.
