Doom: The Dark Ages is shaping up to be a Game of the Year contender after some of the details of the game were leaked in the recently held QuakeCon 2024 showcase.
Many factions of the game were revealed to the general public, which worked in favor of the game as the details revealed excited the fans further about all the new things coming with the game.
Doom: The Dark Ages Checks All The Boxes For Becoming Game of the Year
Doom: The Dark Ages is scheduled to be released in 2025; no further details have been shared by the developers as of now, and fans have only been able to see the trailer that was released a while ago.
However, with the latest leak amidst the QuakeCon showcase, fans got to see a glimpse of what was in store for them, which has raised expectations and anticipation for the game to a very high level.
As per the leak, the game will have many more open areas than previous titles, 3 new melee weapons, a new double barrel plasma weapon, a nail gun that can be used to nail enemies to the wall, and Alton’s ability to perform glory kills, among many more.
These updates have made fans extremely excited, and some of them expressed their opinions via Twitter.
Another user said:
It is a sign of relief for the developers, as the leak worked in its favor as opposed to further hindering the image of the game.
Doom has been a widely celebrated franchise in motion since the 1990s and has seen the evolution of gaming, having played a huge role in it as well. The game appeals to the masses and has been doing the same brilliantly. The same can now be expected from their recent game.
Doom: The Dark Ages Is Not Coming Anytime Soon
id Software and Bethesda Softworks are yet to announce an official release date for the game, which is currently scheduled to be released sometime next year.
There has been no official statement from the developer specifying the tentative timeline it is looking at for the release of the game, but now after the leak, things ought to change a little.
Players have already gotten a taste of what is in store for them, which puts a lot of pressure on the developer to feed their hunger in order to maintain the unplanned hype the game is now generating.
id Software should be taking advantage of the moment by riding on the current wave of excitement in the air surrounding the game. This opportunity should not be left unutilized as it could have dire consequences in the future.
Nevertheless, it sure is certain that the game is shaping up to be one of the most anticipated and exciting games for next year, which would make a strong Game of the Year contender. What do you think about the leak and its impact? Let us know in the comments below.
