DOOM: The Dark Age’s pre-load is finally available on Xbox Series X|S and the Microsoft Store on PC
We reviewed DOOM: The Dark Ages back yesterday, saying:
DOOM: The Dark Ages refines one of gaming’s longest-running series into a powerful dance of death. We head back in time after 2016’s excellent revival and Eternal’s soaring masterpiece. We join the Slayer at his peak, being the most feared being in all existence. Humanity and Hell alike cower in his presence. id Software has redefined its premier franchise once again, and you will have one hell of a time.
DOOM: The Dark Ages takes the series back an undetermined amount of time. It is the earliest I can remember the series taking place, potentially thousands of years in the past. The Slayer has been tethered by the Makyrs. Who are they? The lore of the current DOOM games is surprisingly long and complicated. Suffice it to say, in DOOM 2016 and Eternal, you saw glimpses and ideas of what was going on. In the fantastic DLC for Eternal, you ripped and tore your way through these formerly Angelic figures.
DOOM: The Dark Ages is a prequel, but it’s only just starting to tell its own new story. There is a new big, bad demon Prince, who looks a bit weak but has an ominous and terrifying voice. As the Slayer, you’ll work alongside the Sentinels, whom we saw a lot of, at least their legacy, in DOOM Eternal. I think you can come into this title with little knowledge of the lore and be fine. The Slayer is pissed off at demons, scary to anyone around him, rarely talks, and enjoys ripping and tearing (in that order).
It’s pre-load is up ahead of Monday evening’s Early Access launch and here are the sizes.
Xbox Series X: 77.3 GB install
Xbox PC App: 69.5 GB Download
