How to Preload Doom The Dark Ages on PC, PS5, and Xbox (2025)

The release of the highly anticipated Doom The Dark Ages is right around the corner. The latest entry in the franchise serves as a prequel to Doom 2016 and showcases the Slayer as an ancient weapon of demonic destruction. Given the franchise’s pedigree, hype around The Dark Ages has been at fever-pitch ever since the game’s announcement, and it won’t be much longer until players can get their hands on the game. To make sure you’re prepared to jump in as early as possible, check out our guide on how to preload Doom The Dark Ages on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S.

How to Preload Doom The Dark Ages on PC

Doom The Dark Ages Premium and Collector’s Editions have begun preloading on Steam starting May 11 at midnight UTC. Standard Edition owners can preload the game on May 13 at midnight UTC. These preload times are shared across PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S. On that note, here’s how to preload the game on PC:

• Launch Steam and open Doom The Dark Ages’ store page.
• Click on the option to pre-purchase the game.
• If the date requirement is met, you’ll see a Preload option.
• Select the directory and wait for the download to finish.

How to Preload Doom The Dark Ages on Xbox Game Pass

PC Game Pass subscribers will have access to The Dark Ages’ Standard Edition on day one. So, here’s how to preload the game using Game Pass:

• Open the Xbox app and head to Doom The Dark Ages’ Xbox store page.
• You’ll see the preload option in the game if you’re on the store page after May 13 at midnight UTC.
• Click on the option, select the install directory, and wait for the download to finish.

How to Preload Doom The Dark Ages on PlayStation 5

PS5 players can preload Doom The Dark Ages by following these steps:

• Open the Doom The Dark Ages game page in the PlayStation store.
• Pre-purchase the game first and then head to your Library.
• Find Doom The Dark Ages in your PlayStation library and click on theDownloadoption.
• 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’ve pre-purchased Doom The Dark Ages on Xbox, here’s how to preload:

• Open up the Xbox store and navigate to The Dark Ages store page.
• Pre-purchase the game if you haven’t, and then select the Pre-download option.
• Wait for the download to finish.

And that’s how you preload Doom: The Dark Ages on PC, PS5, and Xbox. So, can you wait for the game to finally launch? Tell us in the comments below!