Here’s when you can start playing DOOM: The Dark Ages on PS5, Xbox, and PC, including early access release times and what’s included in the Premium Edition.
🕹️ DOOM: The Dark Ages – Release Times & Early Access Explained
As one of gaming’s most legendary franchises, DOOM continues its legacy with DOOM: The Dark Ages—a brutal, fast-paced prequel to the modern reboot series. With players around the world eager to return to Hell (and beyond), knowing exactly when you can start ripping and tearing is essential.
Here’s a full breakdown of release times, early access details, and what’s packed into the Premium Edition for each platform.
⏱️ Standard Edition Release Times – May 14/15
| Location | PS5 (Midnight Local) | PC / Xbox (Regional Unlock) |
| Los Angeles (PDT) | 9:00 PM – May 14 | 5:00 PM – May 14 |
| New York (EDT) | 12:00 AM – May 15 | 8:00 PM – May 14 |
| London (BST) | 12:00 AM – May 15 | 1:00 AM – May 15 |
| Berlin (CEST) | 12:00 AM – May 15 | 2:00 AM – May 15 |
| Cairo (EEST) | 12:00 AM – May 15 | 3:00 AM – May 15 |
| Tokyo (JST) | 12:00 AM – May 15 | 9:00 AM – May 15 |
| Sydney (AEST) | 12:00 AM – May 15 | 10:00 AM – May 15 |
| Auckland (NZST) | 12:00 AM – May 15 | 12:00 PM – May 15 |
🟢 Xbox Game Pass users get access on the same day and time as PC/Xbox Standard Edition buyers.
🚀 Early Access – Premium Edition Release Times
Unlock the action 48 hours early with the Premium Edition.
| Location | PS5 Early Access | PC / Xbox Early Access |
| Los Angeles (PDT) | 9:00 PM – May 12 | 5:00 PM – May 12 |
| New York (EDT) | 12:00 AM – May 13 | 8:00 PM – May 12 |
| London (BST) | 12:00 AM – May 13 | 1:00 AM – May 13 |
| Berlin (CEST) | 12:00 AM – May 13 | 2:00 AM – May 13 |
| Cairo (EEST) | 12:00 AM – May 13 | 3:00 AM – May 13 |
| Tokyo (JST) | 12:00 AM – May 13 | 9:00 AM – May 13 |
| Sydney (AEST) | 12:00 AM – May 13 | 10:00 AM – May 13 |
| Auckland (NZST) | 12:00 AM – May 13 | 12:00 PM – May 13 |
🎮 How to Get Early Access to DOOM: The Dark Ages
To play early, you’ll need to purchase the Premium Edition, which includes:
- 🕑 48 Hours Early Access
- 📦 Campaign DLC Pass (TBA)
- 🎨 Exclusive Skin Pack
- 🎵 Digital Artbook & Soundtrack
💵 Price: $30 more than the standard edition.
🛡️ Note: Xbox Game Pass subscribers do not get early access—they only receive the standard edition at launch.
🧠 Quick Recap
- Standard Launch: May 14 (evening) / May 15 (midnight, local time depending on platform)
- Early Access (Premium Edition only): Starts May 12 (evening) / May 13 (midnight)
- Platforms: PS5, PC (via Microsoft Store or Steam), Xbox Series X|S
- Early Access Includes: Extra content, cosmetic bonuses, and future DLC
Also Check: DOOM: The Dark Ages – Full Completion Time, Post-Game Content & DLC Info
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