By Earthtechy Team June 08 2025

Doom: The Dark Ages Breaks 3M Players—Hype or Reality? 

Doom: The Dark Ages Hits 3 Million Players 

Bethesda says its latest FPS entry is the fastest-growing Doom game ever. But how real is the success?

Bethesda’s Big Claim 

The studio claims The Dark Ages hit 3M players 7x faster than Doom Eternal. Sounds massive… right?

Wait—The Math Doesn’t Add Up 

Doom Eternal reached 3M in 10 days. The Dark Ages? 5 days. That’s 2x faster—not 7x. 🤔

Steam Player Stats Say “Hmm…” 

Steam peak players for The Dark Ages: 31,470 Doom Eternal had over 104,000. That’s a huge gap. 

Game Pass = Major Boost 

The game launched Day One on Game Pass. So many players accessed it “free”—but how many bought it?

Critics vs. Players 

Critics score it 86/100, IGN gave it 9/10. Fans? Mixed reviews. Many say it’s a step back from Eternal. 

Missing That Doom Vibe? 

Fans miss Mick Gordon’s music and the challenge. Some say even Nightmare Mode feels too easy. 

Big Launch or Just Big Marketing?  

Without sales numbers, it's unclear how big this launch really is. Is it truly id Software's best?

Should You Play It? 

Yes—especially if you have Game Pass. But manage your expectations. It’s not Eternal, and that’s OK.

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