Doom: The Dark Ages Physical Version May Come With a Catch

Summary

Doom: The Dark Ages physical edition may only have a tiny amount of content on disc.
This is according to people that have gotten their physical copies early.
There has yet to be official clarification on if this is the case.

New reports indicate that the physical edition of Doom: The Dark Ages may only come with a tiny amount of content on disc. While Doom: The Dark Ages has not been released yet, some gamers allegedly have access to the physical edition, and it seems that most of the game will have to be downloaded even when purchasing the disc.

Doom: The Dark Ages is one of the most eagerly awaited first-person shooters of 2025. Early reviews of Doom: The Dark Ages are very positive, with critics praising its fast-paced combat and heavy metal soundtrack. However, it seems that the release will also have its share of controversies among the fanbase.

How Long to Beat DOOM The Dark Ages

Those wondering how long it takes to beat DOOM: The Dark Ages have come to the right place, as we have completion times and info on post-game content.

As reported by Pure Xbox, gamers who have purchased the physical edition of Doom: The Dark Ages will still have to download most of the game, anyway. Some reports from people who got access to early physical copies of Doom: The Dark Ages claim that the Xbox version of the FPS only has 328 MB of data on the disc, while the PS5 version comes with only 85 MB. Such a measly amount of data on the discs means that gamers will likely be required to download a huge day one update, which can be frustrating. At the time of this report, Microsoft had not yet confirmed that this is true, though, so it’s still best to take the information with a grain of salt.

Doom: The Dark Ages Only Has a Tiny Amount of Content On the Disc

This is not the first controversy that the new Doom has been a part of. A few weeks ago, a trailer for Doom: The Dark Ages enraged some Xbox fans, as it was mostly aimed at PS5 players. Due to Doom being a Microsoft first-party franchise, some Xbox fans were pretty upset about being left out.

Doom: The Dark Ages will be available for everyone on May 15, 2025. Apart from being sold for $70, Doom: The Dark Ages will be a day one Xbox Game Pass release, and will be one of the month’s highlights on the service.

Gamers eager to try out the FPS soon can do it by purchasing Doom: The Dark Ages’ Premium Edition, which gives them early access to the game on May 13. This edition costs $100, or $31.50 for Xbox Game Pass subscribers, and will offer exclusive downloadable content, access to the upcoming campaign DLC, an artbook, and the game’s soundtrack, making it an excellent pick for diehard fans of the franchise.