DOOM: The Dark Ages attracted 3 million players seven times faster than DOOM Eternal
The release of DOOM: The Dark Ages became the biggest in the history of id Software. The game needed less than a week for its audience to exceed 3 million people.
DOOM: The Dark Ages
The publisher of the shooter, Bethesda, calculated that the previous installment in the series, DOOM Eternal, took seven times as long to reach a similar milestone.
It is likely that DOOM: The Dark Ages managed to set this record thanks to the Game Pass subscription, where it has been available since its release day. Analysts from Ampere Analysis suggest this scenario. According to their information, over 2 million players tried DOOM: The Dark Ages on Xbox Series consoles, many using the subscription. However, id Software and Bethesda have not shared a breakdown of the game's audience by platform.
DOOM: The Dark Ages was released on May 15, 2025, on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series.