Nvidia showcases new Doom: The Dark Ages gameplay. A brief 12-second teaser highlights the game's diverse environments and the return of the iconic Doom Slayer, sporting a new shield. Launching in 2025 for Xbox Series X/S, PS5, and PC, Doom: The Dark Ages will leverage DLSS 4 and the latest idTech engine, promising stunning visuals, particularly with ray reconstruction on the new RTX 50 series.
The recently released footage, part of Nvidia's hardware and software presentation, offers a glimpse into the game's varied locales, ranging from opulent corridors to barren landscapes. While combat is absent from this preview, the visuals strongly suggest a continuation of the brutal, action-packed gameplay synonymous with the Doom franchise. Nvidia's blog post emphasizes the game's visual prowess, powered by the cutting-edge idTech engine and enhanced by ray reconstruction capabilities of the upcoming RTX 50 series hardware.
This latest Doom installment follows the successful reboot series that began in 2016. The original game revitalized the "boomer shooter" genre, and Doom: The Dark Ages promises to build upon that legacy with upgraded visuals and environments while retaining the core elements of intense combat that define the franchise.
The Nvidia showcase also featured other highly anticipated titles like CD Projekt Red's next Witcher game and Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny. The latter, lauded for its visuals, combat, and storytelling, sets a high bar for graphical fidelity across PC and consoles. This showcase serves as a prelude to the release of Nvidia's GeForce RTX 50 series, poised to further enhance visual capabilities in gaming.
While a precise release date remains unannounced, Doom: The Dark Ages is slated for release on Xbox Series X/S, PS5, and PC in 2025. Further details regarding the game's narrative, enemies, and combat mechanics are expected as 2025 progresses.
