We know when the Gates of Hell will open: Bethesda has revealed the exact release time for DOOM: The Dark Ages and the start of Early Access

By: Anton Kratiuk | 10.05.2025, 12:05

DOOM: The Dark Ages will be released very soon. Developers are finalising preparations for the game: the release trailer has already been released, journalists have published reviews and opinions about the shooter, and gamers are eagerly waiting for the start of a new war with the forces of Hell.

Here's What We Know

Bethesda published a map with the exact release time of DOOM: The Dark Ages in different time zones.

Preload for those who pre-ordered the game will start on the 11th of May at 02:00 (CEST), and Early Access will open on the 13th of May at the same time.

Everyone else will be able to start the game on 15 May.

While waiting for the release, you have time to familiarise yourself with the game's system requirements:

Minimum (1080p, 60 fps, "low" graphics settings):

  • Operating System: Windows 10/ Win 11 (64Bit);
  • processor: AMD Zen 2 or Intel 10th Generation @3.2Ghz with 8 cores / 16 threads (e.g. AMD Ryzen 7 3700X or Intel Core i7 10700K);
  • graphics card: NVIDIA RTX 2060 Super or AMD RX 6600;
  • RAM: 16GB;
  • disc space: 100GB.

Recommended (1440p/60 FPS/high settings):

  • Operating system: Windows 10/ Win 11 (64Bit);
  • processor: AMD Ryzen 7 5700X or Intel Core i7 12700K;
  • graphics card: NVIDIA RTX 3080 or AMD RX 6800;
  • RAM: 32GB;
  • disc space: 100GB.

Ultra (2160p/ 60 FPS/ ultra settings):

  • OS: Windows 10/ Win 11 (64Bit);
  • processor: AMD Ryzen 7 5700X or Intel Core i7 12700K;
  • graphics card: NVIDIA RTX 4080 or AMD RX 7900XT;
  • RAM: 32GB;
  • disc space: 100GB.

The game will be available on PC, PS5 and Xbox Series, and will be available immediately on Game Pass.

Source: Bethesda