DOOM: The Dark Ages Release Date, Release Times & Early Access Details On Xbox

DOOM: The Dark Ages is one of Xbox & Bethesda's biggest releases of 2025 - and the good news is that its Xbox Game Pass launch is right around the corner!

The game's review embargo has also lifted, and we've just delivered our full verdict on the new DOOM here at Pure Xbox. It's safe to say The Dark Ages has lived up to our expectations, especially as lovers of DOOM and DOOM Eternal.

So, down below is everything you need to know about the launch of DOOM: The Dark Ages, including its release date, release times and how to get early access - if you're tempted by that premium upgrade.

Here are all the key details for DOOM: The Dark Ages' launch on Xbox Game Pass:

DOOM: The Dark Ages Xbox Release Date

DOOM: The Dark Ages releases for Xbox Series X and S on May 15th. This is the game's standard edition launch date.

DOOM: The Dark Ages Early Access Launch

The early access release date for DOOM: The Dark Ages is May 13th.

You can get early access by either buying the full Premium Edition of the game, or the special premium upgrade version. This upgrade can be paired with Xbox Game Pass for early access, which we've detailed down below.

DOOM: The Dark Ages Release Times On Xbox Game Pass

DOOM: The Dark Ages' release time on Xbox Game Pass is 5pm PT / 8pm ET on May 14th and 1am BST on May 15th.

DOOM: The Dark Ages Early Access Release Times

The early access version of DOOM: The Dark Ages lands at 5pm PT / 8pm ET on May 12th and 1am BST on May 13th. We'll throw the team's full release times map down below.

DOOM: The Dark Ages Download Size On Xbox Series X

At the time of posting, DOOM: The Dark Ages has a download size of roughly 77.3GB on Xbox Series X.

This could change slightly if Bethesda drops any patches, but expect the game to be roughly this size on day one.

Excited about this one hitting Xbox Game Pass? Talk to us about the launch of DOOM: The Dark Ages down below.