Doom: The Dark Agesis one of the most highly anticipated games of the year, and as the release date draws closer, many are gearing up for some heavy metal medieval action. Announced last year,Doom: The Dark Agesserves as a prequel to 2016’sDoom, taking things back to a time filled with both dragons and demons.
TheDoomfranchise has always been fueled by hard-hitting action and over-the-top demon slaying, butDoom: The Dark Ages' medieval settingis promising one of the coolest shake-ups that the series has seen yet. 2016’s reboot brought the beloved franchise back in a great way, andDoom Eternalmarked its place as one of the best releases of 2020. Now thatDoom: The Dark Agesbrings players a prequel, there are plenty of questions about where the franchise should head after this entry.
There is Bound to Be More After Doom: The Dark Ages
Doom: The Dark Ages' Game Director Hints at More Doom Chapters
Shortly beforeDoom: The Dark Agesshowcased more gameplayat January’s Xbox Developer Direct event, the game’s director, Hugo Martin, had some interesting thoughts to share about the future ofDoomwith PCGamer. He states, “I like makingDoomgames. I wouldn’t have a problem doing this for a long time.” Of course, this isn’t a full-blown confirmation that another chapter is going to be made. He mentioned in the same interview, “genuinely, sincerely, we’re really just focused on this right now,” referring toDoom: The Dark Ages. Considering it’s a brand-new launch, it makes complete sense for id Software to have all of its attention focused on this one project at the moment.
Where Does Doom: The Dark Ages Go From Here?
When thinking about wherethe future ofDoomlies, these two options are the most likely scenarios for developers to choose. The big kicker is that, ifDoom: The Dark Agesproves to be a huge hit, then steering away from the fun new features in a potentialDoom Eternalsequel could be upsetting.Doom: The Dark Agesis bringing a treasure trove of exciting new mechanics and weapons to the franchise, and it would likely be a mistake to turn away from that completely in aDoom Eternalfollow-up.
Doom: The Dark Ageslaunches on May 15.
However, there is also the risk ofDoom: The Dark Ages' medieval setting overstaying its welcome if it happens not to be as compelling as the world ofDoomandDoom Eternal. A direct sequel toDoom Eternalcould also help push the franchise forward instead of staying in prequel territory.
Doom: The Dark Ageswill be available on Xbox Game Pass.
Doom: The Dark Ages Continues a Year of Strong Releases
2025 is on track to be one of the best years the gaming industry has ever seen, andDoom: The Dark Agesis promising a fun, action-packed experience that brings something completely new to the long-running franchise.The legacy ofDoomis impressive, and as the series continues to evolve, it will be fascinating to see where the next game takes players.
Once the title launches in May,Doom: The Dark Agesmarks a new era for the series, and it could potentially push the franchise in a brand-new direction moving forward. This remains to be seen, but it wouldn’t be surprising if the nextDoomgame also opted for a medieval slash fest.
