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Doom: The Dark Ages Arrives; Premium Edition Offers Early Access
The highly anticipated Doom: The Dark Ages officially launches on May 15th, but players eager to dive into the action early can gain immediate access by purchasing the Premium Edition. This medieval-themed first-person shooter is creating quite a buzz, blending the classic Doom gameplay with a dark, new setting.
Premium Edition Details and PlayStation Store Savings
The Premium Edition, granting this early access perk, is priced at £99.99 on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. However, PlayStation 5 owners can potentially acquire the game at a reduced cost utilizing a deal involving PlayStation Store credit.
Here’s how PlayStation 5 enthusiasts can save:
- Purchase £100 of PlayStation Store Credit for the discounted price of £87.99.
- The retailer will then send a code redeemable on the PlayStation Store.
- Redeem the code to add the credit to your PlayStation account.
- Use the credit to purchase Doom: The Dark Ages Premium Edition which officially costs £99.99, effectively saving money.
Premium Edition Content and Standard Edition Release
Besides early access, the Premium Edition includes:
- Downloadable content (DLC) for the game’s campaign.
- A digital artbook, showcasing the game’s artistic design.
- The official game soundtrack.
- The Divinity Skin Pack for character customization.
- The Void DOOM Slayer Skin, offering another unique look.
Those not inclined to pay extra can await the Standard Edition’s release on May 15th. Xbox users also gain access through Xbox Game Pass Ultimate on launch day.
Game Overview: A Prequel to Modern Doom Titles
Doom: The Dark Ages serves as a prequel to 2016’s Doom and its follow-up, Doom Eternal.
What to Expect
Players will embody the Doom Slayer in a dark, medieval war against Hell.
New Weapons and Brutal Combat
Expect these additions to enhance gameplay:
- A variety of new weapons.
- New items to discover and utilize.
- The Mecha Dragon, a formidable weapon.
- The Skull Crusher weapon, which fires bone fragments.
Players can execute brutal finishing moves on weakened enemies, delivering the signature Doom experience fans have come to expect.