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Doom: The Dark Ages

"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.

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2016: Doom (2016) Release

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

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September 2020: Microsoft Acquires ZeniMax Media

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

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2020: Doom Eternal Release

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

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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.

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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.

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2021: The Ancient Gods DLC Completed

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

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August 2022: Full Production Begins

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

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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.

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September 2023: Game Leaked

Doom: The Dark Ages was leaked in September 2023.

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September 2023: Microsoft Leaks Release Date

In September 2023, Microsoft leaked the release date of Doom: The Dark Ages, at the time titled Doom: Year Zero, in court documents.

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March 2024: Planned Release Date

At the time of the leak, Doom: The Dark Ages was slated to release during Bethesda's 2023 fiscal year ending March 2024.

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May 2024: Trademark Filed and Title Leaked

In May 2024, ZeniMax filed a trademark referencing "IDKFA," a Doom (1993) cheat code. Later that month, Doom: The Dark Ages's title was leaked.

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June 9, 2024: Official Announcement

Doom: The Dark Ages was officially revealed at the Xbox Games Showcase on June 9, 2024.

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June 2024: Official Announcement

Doom: The Dark Ages was officially announced in June 2024.

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March 2025: Planned DLC Release

Leaked documents showed tentative plans for Doom: The Dark Ages DLC to release during the 2024 fiscal year, ending March 2025.

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2025: Doom: The Dark Ages Release

Doom: The Dark Ages is expected to be released on PlayStation 5, Windows, and Xbox Series X/S in 2025.

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