DOOM: The Dark Agesis set to release this May, but the title is already up for pre-order for a discount.DOOM: The Dark Agesis a prequel to the 2016DOOMtitle, bringing new features, maniacal weapons, and the largest worldDOOMfans have ever seen.

While there is still a bit of a wait before the title goes live,fans can get their hands on the brutal demon-slaying game for a bit of a discountthanks to the site known asFanatical. Heading to their site and getting a key for the upcoming launch will give players a 16% discount, even on the premium edition.

A character from DOOM The Dark Ages with demons.

Doom: The Dark Ages Breathes New Life Into The Franchise

A Plethora Of New Features Are Coming

TheDOOMfranchise has been around for ages, having been first developed in the ’90s. Since that time, the titles have seen more and more features added, and mechanics being changed, all while keepingthe initial premise of the game the same; killing everything in sight with no remorse.Taking on horde after horde of hellspawn, players use a few select weapons to inflict as much damage and create as much carnage as possible.

Every Brutal DOOM: The Dark Ages Weapon Announced (So Far)

The Doom: The Dark Ages trailer reveals a variety of new and returning weapons, both sci-fi and medieval, for the Doom Slayer to wield.

The developers wanted to create not only the largestDOOMgame to date but also implement new and exciting features they hope fans will enjoy.A new mech suit, known as the Atlan, has been introduced as a way to become 30 stories talland fight massive demons the size of skyscrapers. Ahorrific fire-breathing dragonhas also been featured in their videos, as well as during theDeveloper Directstream, showing the player soaring through the skies to reach floating islands.

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What To Expect From Doom: The Dark Ages

New Weapons, A Massive World, But No Multiplayer

There are several new things to get excited about for the upcoming release ofDOOM: The Dark Ages.Not only do players get to pilot the Atlan and Dragon, but several new weapons bring a whole new meaning to brutality.An Iron Flail, Electrified Gauntlet, and Spiked Mace give players the option to use meleerather than just run and gun like they are used to. Of course, there will be guns, as it is stillDOOM.These guns are mean torture machines built to bunch, impale, and shred demons to bits, according to the developers.

With a new difficulty system and the ability to tailor the combat to your liking with the use of sliders,DOOMhas never been more approachable for beginners.DOOM: The Dark Agesis set for release on May 15, bringing the hectic, heart-pumping, bloody combat to the forefront once again.

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