DOOM: Dark Ages Pre-Orders Drop Over Physical Edition Issues

Players are rescinding their DOOM: The Dark Ages pre-orders after learning the physical disc contains just 85 MB of data, forcing an 80+ GB download. Discover why this physical release controversy matters and how to claim the exclusive pre-order bonus.

DOOM: The Dark Ages Pre-Launch Updates

Gaming Community Reacts to Physical Edition Letdown

Players are abandoning their DOOM: The Dark Ages pre-orders upon discovering the physical disc holds merely 85 MB, necessitating a massive 80+ GB download. This outcry follows premature shipments by several retailers before the official launch date.

Game preservation advocate @DoesItPlay1 highlighted the problematic physical release on social media, noting widespread pre-order cancellations. The account, dedicated to verifying offline playability of physical games, confirmed DOOM: The Dark Ages requires internet access for essential updates, rendering the physical edition effectively useless without connectivity.

The discussion sparked significant backlash from the gaming community, with many players voicing frustration and canceling pre-orders in favor of waiting for the digital version. Fans particularly objected to what they perceive as Bethesda undermining physical ownership, as the minimally-functional disc doesn't provide the expected plug-and-play experience.

Despite the controversy, early recipients on Reddit praised the game's quality. Our Game8 review awarded DOOM: The Dark Ages an 88/100 for successfully reinventing the franchise with grounded, brutal combat that contrasts with the aerial focus of previous installments. For our complete analysis, check the link below.