Doom The Dark Ages Early Access: How To Play Before Launch

Doom The Dark Ages is now available in early access, roughly two days before the game’s global launch. The latest installment in the popular series starts its early access period on May 13, 2025. Its worldwide release date for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC is set for May 15, 2025, at 12 am UTC. Doom The Dark Ages will also be available on Xbox Game Pass post-launch.

For those wondering how to try the game out before everyone on May 15, read on.

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How To play Doom The Dark Ages Early Access

To play the game in early access, you need to purchase Doom The Dark Ages Premium Edition. It costs about $100. The out-of-stock Collector’s Edition also provides its owners with the game’s early access. The Premium Edition also provides other items:

• Base Game
• Void Doom Slayer Skin (Pre-Order Bonus)
• Campaign DLC
• Digital Artbook and Soundtrack
• Divinity Skin Pack

For those who are waiting for the worldwide launch, they can already pre-load the game on their preferred platforms. On PC, Doom The Dark Ages file size comes to 69 GB, while on the consoles, it roughly goes for 84 GB (with a 15 GB addition for Premium Edition extras).

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