Prepare to immerse yourself in the dark ages with the latest installment in the iconic DOOM series. At the Xbox Developer_Direct, id Software unveiled DOOM: The Dark Ages, treating fans to dynamic gameplay footage and confirming an eagerly anticipated release date of May 15. This new entry promises to redefine the standards of graphics and performance, leveraging the advanced capabilities of the idTech8 engine.
The developers have gone all out to enhance the visual experience, implementing ray tracing for ultra-realistic shadows and dynamic lighting. They've also ramped up the level of destruction and brutality, ensuring an even more visceral gameplay experience. To help players prepare, id Software has disclosed the system requirements for various performance levels.
Minimum Requirements (1080p, 60 fps, Low Settings):
- OS: Windows 10/11 64-bit
- Processor: AMD Ryzen 7 3700X or Intel i7 10700K (8 cores/16 threads)
- Graphics card: RTX 2060 Super or RX 6600 with 8GB VRAM
- RAM: 16GB
- SSD: 512GB (100GB of free space)
Recommended Requirements (1440p, 60 fps, High Settings):
- OS: Windows 10/11 64-bit
- Processor: AMD Ryzen 7 5700X or Intel i7 12700K
- Graphics card: RTX 3080 or RX 6800 with 10GB VRAM
- RAM: 32GB
- SSD: 512GB
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Ultra (4K, 60 fps, Ultra Settings):
- OS: Windows 10/11 64-bit
- Processor: AMD Ryzen 7 5700X or Intel i7 12700K
- Graphics card: RTX 4080 or RX 7900XT with 16GB VRAM
- RAM: 32GB
- SSD: 512GB
For those eager to dive into the action, pre-ordering DOOM: The Dark Ages comes with exclusive perks. Players can look forward to new Slayer looks, along with access to additional challenges and missions that will enrich their journey through the dark ages.
