DOOM: The Dark Ages ‘Cosmic Realm’ reveal trailer

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Bethesda Softworks and id Software, the creators behind it, have unveiled a fresh trailer for their upcoming first-person shooter set in the medieval era titled DOOM: The Dark Ages. This sneak peek provides a glimpse into the Lovecraftian dimension called the “Cosmic Realm.” Notably, the gameplay will be optimized for the PlayStation 5 Pro.

Here are the latest details, via id Software game director Hugo Martin on PlayStation Blog:

In case you’ve been keeping up, you’re aware that DOOM: The Dark Ages is a single-player campaign with a focus on three key aspects: narrative, combat, and discovery. If you’re here looking for fresh insights about the game, I’ve got some exclusive information just for you!

We strongly believe that “DOOM: The Dark Ages” represents our finest work in the DOOM series (though we leave it up to you to decide). We’ve poured all our efforts into this game, ensuring every aspect shines: there are 22 levels brimming with intense first-person shooter single-player combat; numerous gameplay innovations such as the Shield Saw, flail, and a host of new outrageous weapons; and an exhilarating narrative journey that will carry you to the end.

AND—we have huge worlds for you to explore.

Among them, there’s an entirely new setting unlike anything seen in previous DOOM games – a place we’ve long envisioned adding to the DOOM universe: the Cosmic Realm. Here, you’ll witness the colossal architecture reminiscent of Lovecraftian dimensions as you delve into its deepest mysteries and confront its most deranged adversaries.

A strange alliance, or perhaps a fusion, has occurred between the Infernal World and the Celestial Plane. The narrative unfolds in such a way that only by experiencing it can you understand why. Yet, this unexpected merger has resulted in fresh enemies emerging, which the Slayer will now need to face.

As a gamer, I’ve encountered some tough adversaries, but none quite like the Cosmic Baron. This double-edged beast is a relentless force, constantly pushing forward with brutal attacks. From a distance, he unleashes a storm of psychic blasts that can deflect my projectiles and chip away at my health like nothing else. But don’t let his power intimidate you; there are opportunities to strike back. Hidden within his assaults are moments where I can counterattack, if I dare to stand my ground and face him.

To overcome all formidable adversaries in “DOOM: The Dark Ages”, you’ll need similar levels of aggression. Navigate through a labyrinth of projectiles, reminiscent of classic Doom gameplay, and engage in direct combat with the most formidable demons we’ve ever constructed.

Once you’ve defeated the Cosmic Baron, exercise caution as ahead, looming over a dark expanse, lies the potent Cacodemon – a fusion of two dimensions, specifically crafted for this game. This airborne menace, brimming with telepathic dread, can incapacitate you with his powerful shield attacks and disable you with his tentacle strikes if given the chance to approach.

As a fan, I’m excited to share that you can defend against your foes’ attacks with a fresh piece of equipment, an age-old device hailing from realms beyond our own: the Reaver Chainshot, a merciless, fast-firing iron mace, reaping destruction.

Rapidly fire this weapon for a swift, light assault on a single enemy, or maintain a continuous trigger press to load its Chaos Sphere, unleashing devastating long-range melee strikes that transform foes into gruesome, demonic mush. This unique tool surpasses any previous id game weapon; it elevates the superb melee combat of DOOM: The Dark Ages to an unprecedented level of bone-crushing carnage. The sound, appearance, and visuals make this weapon awe-inspiring, and you’ll relish wielding it in combat.

In this fresh universe we’ve created for you, there are countless mysteries to uncover and tales to shape. I believe your journey in the Cosmic Realm will be filled with suspense, intense, gory action, and a visual spectacle that will blow your mind. Plus, it boasts stunning graphics on your PlayStation 5, thanks to its advanced, insanely powerful idTech 8 technology.

In the most recent iteration of idTech, we’re able to display more content than ever before on your screen – expansive areas with extended views, an increased number of adversaries to combat, enhanced destruction, improved feedback, and a superior gaming experience overall. The engine now utilizes fully dynamic lighting through raytracing, enabling us to work faster during the development process and create better art in a more efficient manner. idTech 8 is specifically designed for smooth performance at 60 frames per second on PlayStation, ensuring that this game will not only look fantastic but also play flawlessly.

We’ve got lots more to discuss, but we thought it would be nice to offer something exclusive to Sony fans as we approach the launch. We’re absolutely thrilled to join you on this journey! This is our grandest and most comprehensive epic game ever created at id, and it performs wonderfully on both PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 5 Pro. There’s plenty more to discover, new weapons and abilities to unlock, and demons to vanquish in DOOM: The Dark Ages when it drops.

On May 15th, the video game titled “DOOM: The Dark Ages” will be released for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and personal computers through Steam and Microsoft Store. Additionally, it can be accessed via Xbox Game Pass.

Watch the trailer below.

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2025-04-25 17:16