id Software began work on The Dark Ages following the completion of Doom Eternal's post-launch campaign The Ancient Gods in 2021, entering full production by August 2022. It was announced in June 2024.
Doom: The Dark Ages was released on PlayStation 5, Windows, and Xbox Series X/S on May 15, 2025, with it being included as a day one launch for Xbox Game Pass subscribers. It received positive reviews and reached 3 million players in its first week.