John Doomguy, also known as The Doom Guy or The Doom Slayer, is gearing up for yet another quirky escapade in the gaming universe. While our enthusiasm for this latest installment, Doom: The Dark Ages, is palpable, it doesn’t quite reach the heights of its predecessor, Doom Eternal. As is customary with modern triple-A game releases, the anticipation builds around a staggered launch schedule. The term “advanced access” has emerged as the new buzzword, a refreshing twist on the familiar “early access” label.
For those who have pre-ordered, the excitement kicks off in the evening of May 12 for gamers in the Western Hemisphere. Meanwhile, players in Africa and Eurasia will have their chance to dive into the action during the early hours of May 13. Those who have not pre-ordered will need to wait until the evening of May 14 in North and South America to join the fray. Below, we present Bethesda’s official map of release times, followed by a detailed list for your convenience.
When is the Doom: The Dark Ages unlock time?
Doom: The Dark Ages unlock times by time zone
- 5 pm PT, May 14 (Los Angeles)
- 8 pm ET, May 14 (New York)
- 7 pm CT, May 14 (Chicago)
- 1 am BST, May 15 (London)
- 2 am CEST, May 15 (Berlin)
- 10 am AEST, May 15 (Sydney)
- 12 pm NZST, May 15 (Auckland)
Doom: The Dark Ages early access unlock times
Doom: The Dark Ages advanced access launch times by time zone
- 5 pm PT, May 12 (Los Angeles)
- 8 pm ET, May 12 (New York)
- 7 pm CT, May 12 (Chicago)
- 1 am BST, May 13 (London)
- 2 am CEST, May 13 (Berlin)
- 10 am AEST, May 13 (Sydney)
- 12 pm NZST, May 13 (Auckland)
Can you preload Doom: The Dark Ages on PC?
Yes, preloading Doom: The Dark Ages is currently available for PC users. Both those opting for advance access and standard pre-order customers can take advantage of this feature, ensuring they are ready to jump into the action as soon as the game unlocks.
