Bethesda have revealed the next entry in the modern Doom series. Based in a medieval setting, Doom: The Dark ages is a prequel to Doom (2016) and serves as an origin story for the Doom Slayer.

“The prequel to Doom (2016), Doom: The Dark Ages puts players behind the visor of the mighty Slayer as they battle demonic hordes in grounded, hard-hitting combat inside an epic, cinematic tale of gods, kings and monsters,” a description for the game reads.

“Supplementing his superhuman skills and over-the-top arsenal, the Slayer will also call upon his colossal Atlan mech to brawl with titanic beasts and retake the skies aboard his ferocious steed: a jet-fueled, cybernetic war dragon.”

The announcement of a new Doom game has been expected for quite some time now, as leaked court documents revealed a roadmap highlighting all of Bethesda’s upcoming titles. Alongside the likes of Starfield and Indiana Jones, the roadmap also referenced a title named Doom Year Zero, as well as plans for DLC. It’s safe to assume that Doom Year Zero went on to become what is now Doom: The Dark Ages.

Doom: The Dark Ages will release in 2025 for Xbox X/S, PC and PS5, with the game also releasing day one on Xbox Game Pass.