DOOM: Dark Ages Pre-Orders Drop Over Physical Edition Flop

DOOM: The Dark Ages players are abandoning their pre-orders after learning the physical disc contains merely 85MB of data. Discover the controversy surrounding the game's physical release and how players can still obtain exclusive in-game content.

DOOM: The Dark Ages Pre-Launch Developments

Players Reject Physical Copies

Gamers are canceling their DOOM: The Dark Ages pre-orders upon discovering the physical edition requires downloading over 80GB of content despite including an 85MB game disc. This outcry emerged after some retailers prematurely shipped copies before the official release date.

Preservation-focused Twitter account @DoesItPlay1 highlighted the problematic physical release, noting significant pre-order cancellations. The account specializes in evaluating game editions for offline functionality, revealing DOOM: The Dark Ages requires an internet connection for essential updates.

The revelation sparked widespread frustration among players who valued physical media for its offline accessibility. Many expressed feeling cheated, as the mandatory download requirement negates the purpose of physical ownership. While the controversy grows, early recipients on Reddit praise the game's quality - calling it a worthy successor that grounds the series' signature combat in brutal medieval warfare.

At Game8, we awarded DOOM: The Dark Ages an 88/100 for revitalizing the franchise with its visceral, earthbound combat system. For our full analysis, explore our detailed review below!