DOOM: The Dark Ages Attracts Three Million Players, Dev’s Biggest Launch in Its History

As a passionate gamer, I’ve just jumped into the fray with DOOM: The Dark Ages, and let me tell you, it’s been an absolute blast! This bad boy has seen over three million gamers like myself diving into its dark depths since its debut last week. That makes it id Software’s biggest launch ever, setting a new standard in gaming history. Can’t wait to see what else this game has in store!

Excitedly, I learned straight from the horse’s mouth – Bethesda – that their latest release has surpassed expectations, reaching a significant milestone seven times faster than its predecessor, DOOM Eternal! What’s more thrilling is that this adrenaline-pumping game can be purchased at full price on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. But

Regarding the comparison with DOOM Eternal, it’s worth noting that the middle game in the trilogy wasn’t initially available on Game Pass at launch, but it was added to the service approximately six months following its release.

Contrary to fan worries that escalated over the weekend, initial assessments by amateur analysts monitoring concurrent player numbers on Steam suggested that the game struggled to exceed 32,000 players, which seemed disappointing compared to recent releases like Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 and Oblivion Remastered. However, Bethesda’s latest update seems to have refuted this narrative.

In our review of DOOM: The Dark Ages on PS5, we bestowed an 8 out of 10 and stated, “Give DOOM: The Dark Ages a moment to get accustomed, and you’ll uncover yet another impressively intense first-person shooter.” Additionally, our comprehensive guide for every collectible in the game, DOOM: The Dark Ages guide, is a complete 100%.

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