Exciting news for fans of the Doom franchise: Nvidia has just released a new glimpse into Doom: The Dark Ages. This fresh unveiling comes as part of Nvidia’s latest showcase featuring their cutting-edge technology. Although it’s just a brief 12 seconds, this teaser provides an enticing look at what’s to come, showcasing the game’s rich diversity and confirming the return of the iconic Doom Slayer. With its launch scheduled for 2025, Doom: The Dark Ages will be available on Xbox Series X/S, PS5, and PC.
First announced during last year’s Xbox Games Showcase, Doom: The Dark Ages marks another thrilling chapter in id Software’s successful revamp of this legendary first-person shooter series. The reboot took off with the release of Doom in 2016, a title that rejuvenated what many considered a classic “boomer shooter” by propelling it into the modern era. The developers masterfully created an intensely violent world filled with even more ferocious battles and fearsome foes. This emphasis on combat continues to be a defining element, and Doom: The Dark Ages promises to build on this with enhancements in the visual design of its various landscapes and worlds.
The recent Nvidia raytracing showcase offered an intriguing peek at what lies ahead, as they released 12 seconds of gameplay from Doom: The Dark Ages. While this snippet didn’t feature any combat, it provided a taste of the vast levels and environments, from opulent corridors to barren craters. Fans also got a glimpse of the legendary Doom Slayer, complete with the new shield introduced in this installment. According to Nvidia’s blog post, the upcoming Doom title will leverage the latest idTech engine and incorporate ray reconstruction on Nvidia’s RTX 50 series PCs and laptops. This suggests that players can anticipate a visually stunning experience.
In addition to Doom: The Dark Ages, the Nvidia showcase highlighted other exciting upcoming titles like CD Projekt Red’s next Witcher game and Indiana Jones and the Great Circle. The latter has proven to be a standout success for both Microsoft and MachineGames, praised for its compelling combination of combat, exploration, and exceptional voice work. One of its most celebrated features is its breathtaking visual quality across both PCs and consoles, setting a high bar for future releases. As Nvidia rolls out the new GeForce RTX 50 series, the possibilities for exceeding these visual thresholds only expand.
Although Doom: The Dark Ages does not yet have a specific release date, it is slated to launch later this year across the Xbox Series X/S, PS5, and PC. As 2025 progresses, fans can look forward to learning more about what awaits them in this latest adventure, including insights into the game’s narrative, a diverse array of enemies, and its hallmark, adrenaline-pumping combat.
