Doom: The Dark Ages Global Release Times Confirmed

Bethesda has confirmed the global release times for Doom: The Dark Ages. Doom: The Dark Ages is coming to PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X and S, and there's no differentiation between PC and console launch times. Access, however, will depend upon whether or not you've purchased the Premium Edition as that unlocks later today, May 12, a full 48 hours ahead of the official street date. Though not confirmed by Bethesda, some players who received their copy of Doom: The Dark Ages early report that even physical PS5 discs require players to download the full game before they can play. We had a great time with id Software's shooter, writing in IGN's Doom: The Dark Ages review: "Doom: The Dark Ages may strip away the mobility focus of Doom Eternal, but replaces it with a very weighty and powerful style of play that is different from anything the series has done before, and still immensely satisfying in its own way." Doom: The Dark Ages global release times — early access: Monday, May 12, 2025 PDT (Los Angeles): 5pm CDT (Mexico City): 6pm CDT (Dallas): 7pm EDT (New York): 8pm BRT (São Paulo): 9pm Tuesday, May 13, 2025 BST (London): 1am CEST (Paris): 2am AST (Dubai): 3am IST (New Delhi): 5.30am CST (Beijing): 8am HKT (Hong Kong): 8am KST (Seoul): 9am JST (Tokyo): 9am AEST (Sydney): 10am NZST (Auckland): 12pm noon Doom: The Dark Ages global release times — standard access: Wednesday, May 14, 2025 PDT (Los Angeles): 5pm CDT (Mexico City): 6pm CDT (Dallas): 7pm EDT (New York): 8pm BRT (São Paulo): 9pm Thursday, May 15, 2025 BST (London): 1am CEST (Paris): 2am AST (Dubai): 3am IST (New Delhi): 5.30am CST (Beijing): 8am HKT (Hong Kong): 8am KST (Seoul): 9am JST (Tokyo): 9am AEST (Sydney): 10am NZST (Auckland): 12pm noon Vikki Blake is a reporter, critic, columnist, and consultant. She's also a Guardian, Spartan, Silent Hillian, Legend, and perpetually High Chaos. Find her at BlueSky.