Doom: The Dark Ages: Early Access date, time across regions, and full game launch date and time. Here’s how to preload

Doom: The Dark Ages is set to release soon. Players who have purchased the Premium Edition can access the game earlier than others. The full game will be released two days after early access. Players can also preload the game ahead of launch.

Early Access Date, Time Across Regions

Doom: The Dark Ages early access begins on Monday, May 12. The release starts at 5 PM Pacific Time and 8 PM Eastern Time in the United States. Dallas players can start at 6 PM CDT. For other countries, the access times are different. In Mexico City, access starts at 7 PM CST. Toronto players can play at 8 PM EDT.
São Paulo players get access at 9 PM BRT. In London, it becomes available at 1 AM BST on May 13. Players in Paris and Berlin can play at 2 AM CEST. Helsinki and Riyadh will see access at 3 AM in their respective time zones. New Delhi access begins at 5:30 AM IST. In Seoul and Tokyo, it unlocks at 9 AM. Sydney gets access at 10 AM AEST, and Auckland players can begin at 12 PM NZST on May 13.

Full Game Launch Date, Time

The official launch of Doom: The Dark Ages will happen on May 14. The release times are the same as early access but two days later. Players in Los Angeles can start at 5 PM PDT. Dallas and Mexico City see launches at 6 PM CDT and 7 PM CST, respectively. New York and Toronto players can access the game at 8 PM EDT. The same times apply to São Paulo, London, Paris, Helsinki, Riyadh, New Delhi, Seoul, Tokyo, Sydney, and Auckland, following their respective time zones on May 15.

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New Zealand Trick Works?

Some players try to unlock games early using the New Zealand trick. This trick does not work for Doom: The Dark Ages. The game launches at the same time around the world.

How to Preload

Players can preload the game before release. Pre-order customers can find the game in their library and select preload. Xbox Game Pass users can search for Doom: The Dark Ages Standard Edition and choose Pre-Install.

File Size

The file size for the Standard Edition on PC Game Pass is 69.54 GB. The Premium Edition takes up 86.66 GB. The Premium Edition includes early access, a skin pack, a digital artbook, a soundtrack and DLC access.

FAQs

Can I use the New Zealand trick to play Doom early?
No. Doom launches at the same time worldwide, so the New Zealand trick does not allow early access.

How do I preload Doom: The Dark Ages on Game Pass?
Find the Standard Edition in the Game Pass library, then click Pre-Install to start preloading.