DOOM: The Dark Ages players are canceling pre-orders in droves after learning the physical disc contains just 85 MB of data – requiring an 80+ GB download to play. The controversy emerged when retailers shipped copies before the official launch date, revealing this disappointing implementation.
DOOM: The Dark Ages Pre-Launch Updates
Massive Pre-Order Cancellations
The gaming community has erupted in frustration over DOOM: The Dark Ages' physical edition, which essentially requires a full game download despite purchasing a disc. Twitter account @DoesItPlay1, known for advocating game preservation and evaluating physical releases, highlighted this issue and sparked widespread discussion.
Many fans feel betrayed by Bethesda's approach, arguing that a physical purchase should mean complete offline playability. Numerous Reddit threads show players canceling pre-orders in protest, with some waiting for digital release instead. The controversy highlights growing concerns about game ownership in an increasingly digital marketplace.
Interestingly, early players who received copies praised the gameplay experience. Our Game8 review awarded DOOM: The Dark Ages an 88/100, applauding its savage reimagining of the franchise that trades DOOM Eternal's aerial mobility for visceral, ground-based combat. For a deeper look at the game's merits beyond the physical edition controversy, check out our full review.
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