History of Doom: The Dark Ages in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: June 10, 2024

"Doom: The Dark Ages" is an upcoming video game set to release in 2025. Developed by id Software and published by Bethesda Softworks, it serves as a prequel to the modern Doom series, taking players back to the Middle Ages. The game follows the Doom Slayer's origins as he battles demonic forces invading a medieval kingdom. "Doom: The Dark Ages" will be available on PlayStation 5, Windows, and Xbox Series X/S.

1993: Doom (1993) Release

Doom (1993) was released, which ZeniMax referenced in a trademark filing for Doom: The Dark Ages in May 2024.

2016: Doom (2016) Release

Doom (2016) was released, a game which Doom: The Dark Ages is a prequel to.

September 2020: Microsoft Acquires ZeniMax Media

Microsoft acquired ZeniMax Media, Bethesda's parent company, in September 2020.

2020: Doom Eternal Release

Doom Eternal, which Doom: The Dark Ages is a prequel to, was released in 2020.

March 2021: The Ancient Gods - Part 2 DLC Release

The Ancient Gods - Part 2 was released in March 2021, after which creative director Hugo Martin teased exploring more Doom Slayer stories.

November 2021: Pre-production Begins

Pre-production on an action first-person shooter, later revealed to be Doom: The Dark Ages, began in November 2021.

2021: The Ancient Gods DLC Completed

Id Software finished the last of the Doom Eternal DLC, The Ancient Gods, in 2021.

August 2022: Full Production Begins

By August 2022, Doom: The Dark Ages entered full production.

2022: QuakeCon 2022 Announcement

At QuakeCon 2022, executive producer Marty Stratton confirmed that id Software had started production on their next project, later revealed to be Doom: The Dark Ages.