DOOM: The Dark Ages players are canceling pre-orders en masse after discovering the physical disc contains merely 85MB of data - requiring an 80GB+ download before play. This disappointment follows early shipments by retailers prior to the official release date.
DOOM: The Dark Ages Pre-Launch Updates
Fans Cancel Their Pre-Orders
The gaming preservation account @DoesItPlay1 revealed the shocking size limitation, triggering widespread backlash from fans who expected a complete physical product. Specializing in evaluating physical editions' offline functionality, the account highlighted how DOOM: The Dark Ages forces players online for essential updates regardless of their physical purchase.
The revelation provoked heated discussion among fans, with many expressing frustration at Bethesda's approach. Numerous players announced plans to cancel orders in favor of digital versions, arguing the forced online requirement contradicts the purpose of physical ownership. Despite these concerns, early recipients on Reddit praise the game's brutal, grounded combat that marks a departure from recent aerial-focused DOOM entries. Game8's review awarded DOOM: The Dark Ages 88/100 for revitalizing the series' signature combat with fresh medieval-inspired mechanics.
