DOOM: The Dark Ages Release Times And Know When You Can Play It

DOOM: The Dark Ages can be played early with the Premium Edition for an extra $30.
PS5 owners can play the game at midnight local time, while Xbox Series X|S users must wait.
The Premium Edition includes 2-day early access, DLC, skins, and a digital artbook.

DOOM: The Dark Ages is set to be unleashed by id Software next week, and if you're curious about when you'll be able to lay waste to demons, you've come to the right place.

The first thing you'll need to know is that you can play DOOM: The Dark Ages earlier than its release date of May 15! Of course, doing so means you'll need to have early access, which is available via the Premium Edition, which is $30 more, and two-day early access is one of the bonuses for buying the pricier variant.

When Can You Play DOOM: The Dark Ages

If you bought DOOM: The Dark Ages on PS5, expect to be able to play it at exactly midnight local time. The local time is determined by the region of your PlayStation Network account, so the old New Zealand trick should work if you want to play it as soon as possible.

While Bethesda is now owned by Microsoft, the game will unlock much later for those planning to play it on Xbox Series X|S. For the complete schedule, which includes the early access times, head on below.

DOOM: The Dark Ages – Standard Edition Release Times

DOOM: The Dark Ages – Early Access Release Times

If you plan to purchase the Premium Edition, it's $30 more and houses the following extras:

Game
Early access for two days
DLC (details to be revealed at a later date)
Skin Pack
Digital artbook

If you're unsure whether to get the game, our review , which went up today, lays down its verdict: "Doom: The Dark Age improves on the more polarizing elements of its predecessor, with its defensive gear offering an exciting twist on the familiar Doom formula."