It seems that the excitement surrounding the upcoming Developer_Direct presentation has been marred by a leak concerning the release date of DOOM: The Dark Ages. According to a prematurely published article by the French gaming site Gamekult, the new installment in the beloved DOOM series is set to launch on May 15. Although the article was swiftly removed, it was captured in the site's RSS feed, as seen in the screenshot below:
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This leak aligns with earlier reports from insider NateTheHate, who also suggested that DOOM: The Dark Ages would be released in May. With two independent sources pointing to the same timeframe, the anticipation for an official announcement has intensified.
Microsoft is poised to officially unveil DOOM: The Dark Ages during its Developer_Direct presentation this Thursday. The game, a prequel to the modern DOOM dilogy, promises to retain the series' signature brutal action, despite its medieval theme. Fans can look forward to engaging in the relentless destruction of Hell's forces in this eagerly awaited new chapter.