How to preload Doom The Dark Ages on PC, PS5, and Xbox

The highly anticipated Doom The Dark Ages is coming soon. This latest installment in the series serves as a prequel to Doom 2016 and introduces the Slayer as an ancient weapon of demonic destruction. Given the series' long history, the hype surrounding The Dark Ages has been at its peak since its announcement, and it won't be long before players can get their hands on the game. To ensure you're ready to jump in as soon as possible, check out this guide on how to pre-load Doom The Dark Ages on PC, PS5 , and Xbox Series X/S.

 

How to pre-load Doom The Dark Ages on PC

Doom The Dark Ages Premium and Collector's Editions began pre-loading on Steam starting May 11th at midnight UTC. Standard Edition owners can pre-load the game on May 13th at midnight UTC. This pre-loading time applies to PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S. Regarding that, here's how to pre-load the game on PC:

1. Launch Steam and open the Doom The Dark Ages page .
2. Click the option to pre-purchase the game.
3. If the date requirements are met, you will see the Preload option .
4. Choose a folder and wait for the download to complete.

 

How to pre-load Doom The Dark Ages on Xbox Game Pass

PC Game Pass subscribers will have access to the Standard Edition of The Dark Ages on day one. So here's how to pre-load the game using Game Pass:

1. Open the Xbox app and go to the Xbox page for Doom The Dark Ages .
2. You'll see the Preload option in the game if you're on the store page after May 13th at midnight UTC.
3. Click on the option, select the installation folder, and wait for the download to complete.

How to preload Doom The Dark Ages on PlayStation 5

PS5 players can pre-load Doom The Dark Ages by following these steps:

1. Open the Doom The Dark Ages game page in the PlayStation Store.
2. First, buy the game, then go to your library.
3. Find Doom The Dark Ages in your PlayStation library and click the Download option .
4. Wait for the game to finish downloading.

How to preload Doom The Dark Ages on Xbox Series X/S

Xbox Game Pass subscribers can preload the game by simply navigating to the Xbox store and selecting the Preload option. For players who pre-purchased Doom The Dark Ages on Xbox, here's how to preload:

1. Open the Xbox store and navigate to The Dark Ages page .
2. If you haven't pre-purchased the game, select the Preload option.
3. Wait for the download to complete.

And that's how you can pre-load Doom: The Dark Ages on PC, PS5, and Xbox. So, can you wait for the final game to come out? Share your thoughts in the comments below!