Doom: The Dark Ages

id Software's prequel to Doom (2016) and Doom Eternal sends the Doom Slayer into a medieval-inspired hellscape where he wields a spiked power shield, a mechanical flail, and the series' signature arsenal against demons riding dragons. Releasing on PS5, Xbox Series X, and PC, The Dark Ages is the first Doom title to emphasise a grounded, stand-and-fight combat philosophy over the hyper-mobile arena style of its predecessors. The stunning Unreal Engine 5 visuals and the audacity of the premise — essentially Doom meets Game of Thrones — have made it one of the most talked-about upcoming games.