Doom: The Dark Ages is gearing up for its full release, and early access is already underway for those who pre-purchased the premium edition. But if you’re wondering if your PC can run the game smoothly before purchasing it, we have you covered.
While the game is also available on consoles like the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S, the hardware requirements on PC are quite steep, even for playing at the lowest visual settings. Be it the minimum requirements or the recommended configuration, we have both the lists for you to check and decide whether to purchase the game or wait until that next PC upgrade.
Here’s everything you need to know about the system requirements for Doom: The Dark Ages.
Minimum system requirements for Doom The Dark Ages
You will need a fairly powerful PC to run Doom: The Dark Ages, even at the lowest possible visual settings. Here’s the full list of the minimum system requirements as mentioned by the developer:
| Parameter | Minimum requirements |
|---|---|
| Operating System | Windows 10/11 (64-bit mandatory) |
| Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 3700X or better / Intel Core i7 10700K or better |
| Memory | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics | NVIDIA RTX 2060 SUPER or better / AMD RX 6600 or better |
| Storage | 100 GB |
| Settings | 1080p, 60 FPS, Low visual settings, NVME SSD required |
As you can see, the game requires an AMD Zen 2 or Intel 10th Generation CPU at 3.2 Ghz with 8 cores / 16 threads or a better-performing processor. It also needs an NVIDIA or AMD hardware RTX-supported GPU with at least 8 GB of VRAM or better. Considering these factors, it is obvious that Doom: The Dark Ages requires a fairly powerful PC to run, even at the lowest settings.
Recommended system configuration for Doom The Dark Ages
You might already have a powerful PC with a better configuration than the minimum system requirements. Or you are about to upgrade your system and want to know what hardware to choose for the best visual settings, we have you covered. Here’s the system configuration you need to get the best in-game experience of Doom: The Dark Ages:
| Parameter | Minimum requirements |
|---|---|
| Operating System | Windows 10/11 (64-bit mandatory) |
| Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 5700X or better / Intel Core i7 12700K or better |
| Memory | 32 GB RAM |
| Graphics | NVIDIA RTX 3080 or better / AMD RX 6800 or better |
| Storage | 100 GB |
| Settings | 1440p, 60 FPS, High visual settings, NVME SSD required |
If you have a PC that can match or even overpower these configuration requirements, or build one and are wondering when the game will be fully released, we have you covered.
When is the full release of Doom The Dark Ages?
Doom: The Dark Ages will be available for everyone after the two-day early access on May 15, 2025. However, if you don’t want to wait and wish to play the game right now, you can purchase the premium edition for a higher price.
For more on Doom: The Dark Ages, check out our guides on how the difficulty settings and levels work, or how to change the in-game language.
