Doom: The Dark Ages, the highly anticipated first-person shooter by Bethesda, has reportedly leaked ahead of its official launch, unveiling numerous details including its user interface, maps, weapons, and adversaries. This leak surfaces just days before the game’s scheduled release on May 15 for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series S/X. Players who have pre-ordered the Premium Edition will gain access two days earlier, starting May 13.
Details of the Leak
Information regarding the leak emerged on the Gaming Leaks and Rumours subreddit, as noted by Eurogamer on May 10. A user claimed they received the Collector’s Edition of the game on May 8, allowing them to complete it ahead of the official release.
This individual proceeded to share a series of spoiler-laden images and in-depth information about the game, detailing its menus, interface, various demons, weapons, characters, and key cutscenes. The leaked materials provide significant spoilers for Doom: The Dark Ages.
The information disclosed includes insights into collectibles, pivotal plot developments, the Bestiary, heads-up display (HUD) elements, difficulty settings, and much more.
Pre-Load and Early Access Information
Simultaneously, Bethesda released a new launch trailer for Doom: The Dark Ages and provided details regarding global pre-load and early access timings. Preloading for the game will commence on May 11 at midnight UTC. Premium Edition owners will be granted early access to the game from midnight UTC on May 13, two days prior to the general release.
Notably, early reviews for Doom: The Dark Ages have been largely favorable, with the game achieving an average score of 86 on OpenCritic and 85 on Metacritic.
Doom: The Dark Ages acts as a prequel to both Doom (2016) and Doom Eternal, placing the renowned Doom Slayer in the midst of a medieval conflict against hell. The game skillfully blends elements of fantasy and science fiction, while maintaining the high-intensity action that the series is celebrated for. It will officially launch on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series S/X on May 15 and will also be included on Game Pass from day one.