Starting May 13, gamers can dive into Doom: The Dark Ages a whole two days before its official release, thanks to early access. Crafted by the talented team at id Software, this much-awaited first-person shooter is being published by Bethesda, which means it’s a part of the Microsoft family. As a special treat, Doom: The Dark Ages is launching on Xbox Game Pass from day one.
Set to officially hit Xbox Game Pass for both PC and the Ultimate tier on May 15, Doom: The Dark Ages is letting fans jump into the action early through the Premium Edition. It’s becoming quite common for big releases to offer early access to those willing to pay a bit extra, and Doom is no stranger to this trend. Opting to buy the game early might tempt even those who were planning to access it through Game Pass.
If you’re eager to get a head start, the way forward is purchasing the Premium Edition of Doom: The Dark Ages. Priced at $99.99, it grants fans early access to start playing from May 13 instead of waiting until May 15. Alternatively, if you’re a Game Pass Ultimate member, you can snag the Premium Edition Upgrade for $31.49. But early access isn’t the only bonus—there are extra goodies in the mix for Premium Edition buyers.
In addition to early access, the Doom: The Dark Ages Premium Edition includes the game’s soundtrack and artbook, plus exclusive skins for the Doom Slayer, his dragon, and his mech. Also on offer is campaign DLC, though specific details about the DLC remain under wraps for now, likely to be unveiled post-launch.
Mark your calendars for June 8, an important date for fans eager for DLC news. That’s when the Xbox Games Showcase will unveil upcoming titles for later in the year and beyond. Doom: The Dark Ages might make an appearance with possible DLC insights, though this is speculative at this stage. For the meantime, fans should note May 13 for early access and May 15 for the official release.
