DOOM: The Dark Ages" is a brutal, medieval-inspired prequel to 2016's DOOM and DOOM Eternal, placing players in the iron-shod boots of the Doom Slayer at the beginning of his legend. Set in a dark, war-torn fantasy realm blending demonic horror with ancient technology, the game explores the Slayer's origins as the ultimate weapon forged to battle the demonic horde. Unlike previous games set in sci-fi or hellish cyberpunk backdrops, The Dark Ages leans into grimdark medieval aesthetics, evoking the atmosphere of dark fantasy and apocalyptic crusades. You'll wield brutal, archaic weapons like a shield saw, a medieval shotgun, and other -forged tools, engaging in visceral close-combat and explosive ranged warfare. Mountable siege beasts and dragons, gothic architecture, and a tone of mythic doom set the stage for a grittier, more grounded evolution of the franchise.