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“It is a primary tool in your kit”

The Doom franchise doesn’t need an introduction, as it has successfully established itself as one of the most popular video game series of all time. The early games in the series have played a key role in popularising the first-person shooter genre, and with each video game, id Software has pushed the boundaries. The franchise’s track record isn’t exactly perfect, but the revival of the franchise in 2016 repopularised the series once again.

At the 2024 Xbox Showcase, id Software revealed the next chapter in the Doom series, Doom: The Dark Ages. The game will be the third installment in the modern series and will serve as a prequel to Doom (2016). The game’s director, Hugo Martin, has shared some interesting information about the game, revealing some key gameplay elements.

The shield in Doom: The Dark Ages can be upgraded

Players are extremely excited to try out all the crazy weapons in Doom: The Dark Ages; however, the Shield Saw has managed to steal the show. The previous installment focused on speed, but The Dark Ages‘ primary focus is on “stand and fight,” and the shield is perfect for this. In a recent interview with

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, Hugo Martin, the game’s director, revealed that the shield can be upgraded. He said,

[The shield] feels really strong, and you can upgrade it and make it even stronger. You can also throw the shield and kill as many demons as you can hit with it, so it is a primary tool in your kit. It’s in your left hand and up on the screen the whole time you’re dual-wielding.

The blade addition to the shield is due to these upgrades, and similarly, there are many more upgrades for the shield that will make it stronger. Plus, being able to use it as an offensive weapon also makes it quite versatile.

Martin explained that the shield is like “web-slinging in a Spider-Man game.” It is a crucial part of the combat, and players will definitely find themselves engaging in combats with it.

The gameplay in Doom: The Dark Ages is more grounded

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is inspired by the original Doom game (Image via id Software)

Further in the interview, Martin explained what players can expect from the game. As compared to Doom Eternal, the gameplay in The Dark Ages is much more grounded. He explained that players were an F22 fighter jet in Doom Eternal, but in Dark Ages, they are going to be an Abrams tank. The game is inspired by the original Doom, so players should expect a very grounded experience.

With the shield, players can use new weapons like the Skull Crusher, a gun that fires bone fragments at enemies, and melee weapons such as a gauntlet, an iron mace, and a flail. As for the storyline, the game will deep dive into the Doom Slayer’s origins.

Doom: The Dark Ages is scheduled to release for PlayStation 5, Windows, and Xbox Series X/S on May 15, 2025.

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