The highly anticipated launch of Doom: The Dark Ages is just around the corner, and fans of the franchise can hardly contain their excitement. This latest installment serves as a prequel to the acclaimed Doom (2016), featuring our hero, the Slayer, as a legendary weapon used against demonic forces. With the franchise’s storied history, anticipation for The Dark Ages has reached a fever pitch. Want to be among the first to dive into this new adventure? Our comprehensive guide on how to preload Doom: The Dark Ages on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S is here to help.
How to Preload Doom The Dark Ages on PC
If you’re eager to jump into the action, you’ll be pleased to know that the Premium and Collector’s Editions of Doom: The Dark Ages began preloading on Steam at midnight UTC on May 11. The Standard Edition will be available for preload starting May 13 at midnight UTC. Here’s how to preload on PC:
- Open Steam and navigate to the Doom: The Dark Ages store page.
- Select the option to pre-purchase the game.
- Once the date is confirmed, you’ll be able to click on the Preload option.
- Choose your download directory and await the completion of the download.
How to Preload Doom The Dark Ages on Xbox Game Pass
For those subscribed to PC Game Pass, Doom: The Dark Ages’s Standard Edition will be available on day one. Here’s how to preload:
- Launch the Xbox app and go to the Doom: The Dark Ages Xbox store page.
- After May 13 at midnight UTC, you will see the preload option on the store page.
- Select this option, choose your installation directory, and wait for the download to complete.
How to Preload Doom The Dark Ages on PlayStation 5
PS5 players can also gear up for the release by preloading the game. Follow these steps:
- Access the Doom: The Dark Ages page on the PlayStation store.
- Complete your pre-purchase, then navigate to your Library.
- Find Doom: The Dark Ages and click Download.
- Wait for it to download fully.
How to Preload Doom The Dark Ages on Xbox Series X/S
Xbox Game Pass subscribers can preload the game easily. For those who have pre-purchased the game on Xbox, here’s how to do it:
- Open the Xbox store and visit the The Dark Ages store page.
- If you haven’t purchased it yet, do so, and then select the Pre-download option.
- Wait until the download is complete.
Now that you know how to preload Doom: The Dark Ages on PC, PS5, and Xbox, are you ready to unleash chaos upon your foes? Share your excitement and thoughts with us in the comments!
Why should I preload Doom: The Dark Ages?
Preloading allows you to download the game before its official release, so you can dive right in as soon as it’s available.
Can I preload on multiple platforms?
If you purchase the game on different platforms, you can preload on each separately, but your save data won’t transfer between platforms.
When does the preload for the Standard Edition start on PC?
The Standard Edition preload begins on May 13 at midnight UTC.
Do I need to keep my console on while the game downloads?
No, as long as your console is connected to the internet, it can download the game in the background while it’s turned off.
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