The next game in the DOOM first-person shooter series will be revealed at Xbox’s games showcase this June.
According to Tom Henderson from Insider Gaming, the new game will be called “DOOM: The Dark Ages” (it was previously called “Year Zero”) and is believed to have a medieval theme.
A New Doom Game Will Be Revealed in June
A new report suggests that the next big Doom game from Id Software and Bethesda will be announced soon. This game might not be a traditional sequel, but possibly a prequel showing the origins of the main character, the Doomslayer.
To expand upon the report with some additional information:
DOOM: The Dark Ages will be announced at the Xbox Games Showcase next month and will be revealed as a multiplatform release — Yes; it’s coming to PlayStation 5. https://t.co/7l0Zxb4vcN
— NateTheHate2 (@NateTheHate2) May 24, 2024
On May 24, Insider Gaming reported that the next Doom game is planned to be revealed at the upcoming Xbox Games Showcase on June 9.
They heard early details last year about this game, which is set in a “medieval-inspired Doom world.” The codename “Year Zero” and the title “Dark Ages” hint that this game could be a prequel or an origin story for the Doomslayer.
Last month, some people thought a small hint from Microsoft reporter Tom Warren indicated a new Doom game was in the works and would be announced at the June showcase. This makes sense since Doom Eternal was released four years ago, and Doom is one of Bethesda’s biggest franchises.
The big question is whether Doom: The Dark Ages will be an Xbox and PC-only release, like Starfield, or if it will also come to PlayStation 5. We will find out in June.
Possible Prequel Storyline for Doomslayer
According to Insider Gaming, Doom: The Dark Ages might look very different from Doom and Doom Eternal because it will be “medieval-inspired.” The title and its codename “Year Zero” suggest we will explore the Doom Slayer’s past and maybe his origins.
We won’t have to wait long to see the game if the rumors are true. It might be shown at the Xbox Showcase next month, on June 9.
This event will show what Xbox has planned for the rest of the year and beyond. It will also include a first look at Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, which was confirmed this week after some mysterious hints.
DOOM: The Dark Ages Will Be Available on PlayStation
According to Nate’s report DOOM: The Dark Ages will be available on PlayStation, in addition to Xbox and Windows PC, possibly on the same release day.
A few years ago, Microsoft bought Zenimax, which includes id Software and the DOOM series. In my Xbox Games Showcase 2024 predictions, I mentioned that you might see Microsoft’s new multiplatform strategy, and this is part of it.
Some people might think Microsoft should make DOOM exclusive to Xbox, but id Software has always made games for multiple platforms. DOOM has always been on PlayStation, and it doesn’t make sense to stop that now.
The goal is to sell more games and subscriptions like Xbox Game Pass. DOOM: The Dark Ages will also be on Xbox Game Pass with other DOOM games.
You can expect a lot of marketing for DOOM: The Dark Ages to focus on Xbox, along with Call of Duty Black Ops 6 and other upcoming games. Some of these games will also be available on PlayStation. The Xbox Games Showcase 2024 will be on June 9th, 2024.