Doom: The Dark Ages officially made history as id Software's biggest launch ever. Within just one week of its release, the game attracted more than 3 million players across multiple platforms, surpassing the achievement of Doom Eternal who previously held the record.
Groundbreaking Start: 3 Million Players in a Week
According to a report from Eurogamer, Doom: The Dark Ages reached the milestone of 3 million players in just seven days, a figure that is seven times faster than Doom Eternal. This shows that enthusiasm for the series Doom Not only is it still going strong, but it's also expanding to a new generation of players.
This success was also driven by its cross-platform distribution strategy, including the game's availability on Xbox Game Pass from day one of launch. Although the number of players on Steam seems smaller than Doom EternalIn fact, the overall number of players globally is much higher thanks to more equitable digital distribution.
Bold Gameplay Evolution
Different from the fast and acrobatic style of play in Doom Eternal, Doom: The Dark Ages presents a heavier, slower and more strategic approach to gameplay. In this game, the Doom Slayer is described as an "iron tank" that carries a shield and a melee weapon named Shield Saw.
One of the most interesting elements is the presence of a cybernetic dragon that the Doom Slayer can ride in certain missions. In addition, players can also take control of a giant mech unit named Atlan to deal with large-sized enemies in massive-scale battles.
Positive Comments from the Community and Critics
The majority of reviews from critics and players show a very positive response to Doom: The Dark Ages. Innovations in combat design, an immersive dark atmosphere, and the addition of medieval fantasy elements make the game feel fresh, while still maintaining the classic identity. Doom.
On review platforms like OpenCritic, 96% critics recommended the game, while the player community praised id Software's courage in changing the direction of the fighting style to be more methodical and tactical.
A New Milestone for the Doom Franchise
Launch of Doom: The Dark Ages not only set a record in terms of player count, but also marked a new chapter in the evolution of the franchise. Doom. By combining elements dark fantasyWith a more grounded gameplay, as well as a deeper narrative, this game shows that id Software is still growing and daring to experiment.
Doom: The Dark Ages proves that a change of direction in gameplay and theme can be the right move if executed well. With the achievement of being the biggest launch in id Software's history, the game managed to make a notable mark in the history of id Software. DoomIt also set a new standard for future classic-modern style FPS games.
