Released this month by Bethesda Doom: The Dark Ages, has made a tremendous debut that has deeply affected not only today's players but also the entire history of the series. According to the official statement, the game, id Software's biggest launch to date This production reached three million players, this impressive number Seven times faster than Doom Eternal reached a new record.
A Success Story with Records
The success of Doom: The Dark Ages was clearly observed in both digital sales figures and player reach. According to SteamDB data, game, Top of Steam's sales charts for the week of May 13-20, 2025 The games that followed included notable titles such as Steam Deck, Stellar Blade, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, and Cyberpunk 2077. This made it clear that Doom had attracted not only loyal old fans, but also a new generation of gamers.
Bethesda says that a large portion of this impressive player count It comes from the Xbox platform announced. According to Ampere data, three million players over two million on Xbox accessed the game. One of the biggest reasons for this is that the game It was added to the Game Pass library from day one.Thanks to this strategic move, a much wider range of players had the opportunity to experience the game from launch day.
Doom: The Dark Ages, which received very positive reviews from game critics, brought a new breath to the series with a more "down to earth" gameplay style. Most critics praised the game “nostalgic but high energy, carrying pure gaming charm” described it as a production. In particular, its successful blending of the classic Doom spirit with the modern gaming world has garnered critical and fan acclaim. This impressive debut once again demonstrated how the Doom brand has evolved over time and how powerful an impact it still can make.
