Doom: The Dark Ages launch times, early access release, and more confirmed
Bethesda has officially confirmed the global release schedule for Doom: The Dark Ages, the brutal medieval-inspired prequel to Doom (2016) and Doom Eternal. The highly anticipated title launches on May 14th, 2025, across PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC, with a two-day early access period available to those who purchase the $100 Premium Edition or the $200 Collector’s Edition.
In this guide, we sum up details on early access release times, full launch schedule, and Game Pass availability. Those interested can also watch our tech/performance review of the game and read our honest impressions.
Doom: The Dark Ages early access release time
For Premium and Collector’s Edition buyers, the early access starts on May 12th at 5 p.m. PT / 8 p.m. ET, unlocking simultaneously across all platforms. Here’s what the release times look like across the globe -
Monday, May 12, 2025
- 5:00 PM PDT – Los Angeles
- 7:00 PM CDT – Dallas / Chicago
- 8:00 PM EDT – New York
- 9:00 PM BRT – São Paulo
Tuesday, May 13, 2025
- 1:00 AM BST - London
- 2:00 AM CEST - Paris / Berlin
- 3:00 AM AST - Dubai
- 5:30 AM IST - New Delhi
- 8:00 AM CST - Beijing
- 8:00 AM HKT - Hong Kong
- 9:00 AM KST - Seoul
- 9:00 AM JST - Tokyo
- 10:00 AM AEST - Sydney
- 12:00 PM NZST - Auckland
The Premium Edition also includes a digital artbook, soundtrack, the Void Slayer skin, campaign DLC (upon release), and the Divinity Skin Pack.
Further, Doom: The Dark Ages will be available day-one on Xbox Game Pass, but only for subscribers to the PC Game Pass or Xbox Game Pass Ultimate tiers. Players on the Core or Standard plans will not have access.
Doom: The Dark Ages full release time
As mentioned, the full global launch for all players will follow on Wednesday, May 14th at 5 p.m. PT / 8 p.m. ET, which translates to May 15th in Europe, Asia, and Oceania. Here’s when Doom: The Dark Ages will fully release across the globe -
Tuesday, May 14, 2025
- 5:00 PM PDT - Los Angeles
- 7:00 PM CDT - Dallas / Chicago
- 8:00 PM EDT - New York
Wednesday, May 15, 2025
- 1:00 AM BST - London
- 2:00 AM CEST - Paris / Berlin
- 3:00 AM AST - Dubai
- 5:30 AM IST - New Delhi
- 8:00 AM CST / HKT - Beijing / Hong Kong
- 9:00 AM KST - Seoul
- 9:00 AM JST - Tokyo
- 10:00 AM AEST - Sydney
- 12:00 PM NZST - Auckland
According to our in-house Doom: The Dark Ages review, the game delivers a solid 20-hour campaign with striking graphics and smooth performance. Plus, with the updated Nvidia drivers, you can expect an even more polished experience. While the $80 price tag may raise eyebrows, it’s justified by the experience on offer, especially for Game Pass users.
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