DOOM: The Dark Ages is the kind of game where you sit back and slay. Doomguy continues to be the driving force between the endless slaying of demons and trying to cut the cord between Earth and Hell. DOOM: The Dark Ages tweaks things a bit this time around, and if you want to play early access, we know how.
Many games follow tradition and ask you to wait until release day. But gone are the days of midnight launches and camping out for the night. You can preload DOOM: The Dark Ages to get the game installed and ready to go. This isn’t all, though, as you can play The Dark Ages early before it officially comes out.
If you want to know how to rip and tear and keep it fair, this guide has the way.
How to Play DOOM: The Dark Ages Early Before Release Date
You can play DOOM: The Dark Ages early by buying the game’s digital Premium Edition to secure two days of early access.
Early access is available for DOOM: The Dark Ages. If you’re unfamiliar with early access, it’s a pre-order incentive to drive sales and encourage players to buy more expensive editions.
The Dark Ages has several editions to consider—including an epic Collector’s Bundle.
But to guarantee yourself DOOM: The Dark Ages early access, you need the premium edition. Do note that if you get early access and you have trouble playing the game, there is a fix for early access issues.
How Much is DOOM: The Dark Ages Premium Edition?
DOOM: The Dark Ages Premium Edition will set you back $99.99 or £99.99—depending on where you live.
It’s not cheap, I should have prefaced. But if you’re prepared to pay a bit more, you get DOOM, other fun goodies, and the early access you crave. But let’s dive into that below.
DOOM: The Dark Ages Premium Edition Contents
You get the game, DLC, digital items, and early access in the Premium Edition.
Here’s everything included in the Premium Edition:
- Campaign DLC
- DOOM: The Dark Ages (Base Game)
- DOOM: The Dark Ages Soundtrack & Artbook
- Divinity Slayer Skin
- Divinity Dragon Skin
- Divinity Atlan Skin
- Early Access
The DLC is arriving later after the game’s main release. We’ll be sure to bring you full details of the expansion(s) once they’re available.
We hope this guide helped, and you can play DOOM: The Dark Ages ASAP! Our DOOM content doesn’t stop there. Check out more useful guides: Who does the music for The Dark Ages? Is ray tracing required? Is Denuvo required?
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