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Developer ID software released DOOM: Dark Ages | timingA major expansion for the first-person shooter game set in 2025. DOOM: Dark Ages | timing Coming in early summer, it will tell a brutal new chapter in the Doom Slayer story.

The new Xbox consoles and controllers have officially been revealed.
At the Xbox Games Showcase, fans around the world get their first look at special new models of the Xbox Series X console and controller.
DOOM: Dark Ages | Revelations is released on July 7th
With all the games revealed at the Xbox Games Showcase, id Software briefly shared what the game will be about. fate Fans can look forward to the upcoming expansion pack. DOOM: Dark Ages | timing The base game launches on Tuesday, July 7th on all platforms it's currently running on. A new trailer has been released timing It will take place inside the purgatory of the Doom Slayer's mind. With some of his arsenal broken and damaged, the Doom Slayer joins forces with a mysterious ally to battle the dangers of this dangerous prison. According to id Software, the Doom Slayer must battle “an abomination of the gods” to guide his followers on the right path. DOOM: Dark Ages | timing The expansion pack includes a new weapon called the Chain Spear, which adds more mobility and power to the Doom Slayer's arsenal. Chain Spear can be used for powerful close range attacks and can also block bullets.
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May 15, 2025
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M Mature 17+ // Blood and gore, intense violence
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Bethesda Softworks