{"id":1198758,"date":"2026-02-18T16:27:48","date_gmt":"2026-02-18T16:27:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.polygon.com\/?p=598500"},"modified":"2026-02-18T16:27:49","modified_gmt":"2026-02-18T16:27:49","slug":"what-time-does-doom-the-dark-ages-release-and-is-it-on-game-pass","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/arcader.org\/news\/what-time-does-doom-the-dark-ages-release-and-is-it-on-game-pass\/","title":{"rendered":"What time does Doom: The Dark Ages release, and is it on Game Pass?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Doom: The Dark Ages<\/a><\/em><\/strong>, a prequel to id Software\u2019s 2016 revitalization of the Doom series, is out this week on PlayStation 5, Windows PC, and Xbox Series X. Hell yeah.<\/p>\n

The Dark Ages<\/em> takes somewhat of a different approach to combat than its two predecessors, Doom<\/em> (2016) and Doom Eternal<\/em>. In The Dark Ages<\/em>, there\u2019s a heavy emphasis on melee attacks; you get a shield, and parrying is a huge part of combat. Read Polygon\u2019s initial Doom: The Dark Ages<\/em> impressions<\/a> for more insight.<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s when Doom: The Dark Ages releases in your time zone<\/strong>, including how to play it in early access and how to play it on Game Pass.<\/p>\n

How to play Doom: The Dark Ages in early access<\/h2>\n

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You can play Doom: The Dark Ages<\/em> two days before its official launch by getting the premium edition<\/a> of the game, which costs $100. (If you snagged the out-of-stock $200 collector\u2019s edition, that also grants you early access.)<\/p>\n

In addition to two days of early access, the premium edition also gives you the following:<\/p>\n