If you’re eager to dive into Doom: The Dark Ages, make sure your PC is up to the task. id Software’s latest entry in the iconic franchise demands some serious hardware, starting with a minimum of an 8-core CPU, a graphics card like the RTX 2060 or AMD RX 6600, and 16 GB of RAM. Not to mention, you’ll need an NVME SSD to keep everything running smoothly. But if you’re aiming for the Ultra 4K experience, you’ll have to step it up to an RTX 4080 or Radeon RX 7900 XT to enjoy the game at its best.
Now, this game isn’t just about pushing graphical limits; there’s plenty more to look forward to. Doom: The Dark Ages boasts impressive ray tracing capabilities and a soundtrack that’s as intense as the gameplay itself.
Revealed in the final segment of the 2025 Xbox Developer Direct, Doom: The Dark Ages is set to take you back to the roots of the original Doom games with a prequel to the 2016 reboot. Prepare to master strafe-focused combat while wielding an exciting blend of traditional firearms and new gadgets like a buzzsaw shield. Mark your calendars for its release on May 15, available on Xbox Game Pass for console, PC, and Xbox Cloud Gaming from day one.
Despite being available on both PS5 and Xbox Series X/S, PC gamers will need top-tier systems for an optimal experience. Bethesda has confirmed that you’ve got to equip your setup with specs akin to their other major title, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle. Achieving 1080p at 60 FPS with low settings requires an 8-core CPU starting from AMD’s Zen 2 or Intel’s 10th generation. For ray tracing, you’ll need at least an AMD Radeon RX 6000 series or an Nvidia GeForce RTX 2060. Plus, 16 GB of RAM and 100GB of storage on an NVME SSD are necessary. Cranking up to 1440p on high settings will mean upgrading to an AMD Ryzen 7 5700X, an RTX 3080, and 32 GB of RAM.
If you’re aiming for Ultra 4K settings, prepare your rig with an RTX 4080 or Radeon RX 7900 XT. Doom: The Dark Ages takes advantage of Nvidia’s Multi-Frame Generation and Ray Reconstruction to enhance performance further. However, these features require the power of an RTX 50 series card.
With its intense combat and a soundtrack to match, Doom: The Dark Ages is already one of 2025’s most anticipated releases. Whether or not it lives up to the hype, especially on PC, remains to be seen. But one thing’s for sure—it’s gearing up to be a memorable addition to the Doom saga.
