The latest DOOM entry has hit a major milestone, becoming the biggest launch in id Software’s history.
Last night, Bethesda shared some exciting news about DOOM: The Dark Ages. In a post on Twitter/X, they announced that the game has already reached 3 million players, hitting this milestone seven times faster than DOOM Eternal. That’s definitely something to celebrate, especially with all the rave reviews and the growing player base backing it up.
Thank you for making DOOM: The Dark Ages the biggest launch in id’s history – 7x faster to 3 million players than DOOM Eternal. pic.twitter.com/c0SKR97FO8
— Bethesda (@bethesda) May 20, 2025
In case you are new to the game, here is a quick refresher. DOOM: The Dark Ages is a prequel to DOOM (2016) and DOOM Eternal. It explores the origins of the DOOM Slayer and throws you into a brutal war against the forces of Hell, combining dark fantasy and sci-fi in an intense single-player campaign.
If you have not checked it out yet, keep reading to find out how you can get a copy at a discount or play it through Game Pass.
How to play DOOM: The Dark Ages on a budget
Below, you can browse the best DOOM: The Dark Ages deals, organized by platform.
Alternatively, PC and Xbox users can subscribe to Game Pass (PC or Ultimate) to access the game as part of their subscription.
Are you planning to give the game a try? Let us know in the comments.
