DOOM: The Dark Ages Sees Surge in Pre-Order Cancellations Due to Underwhelming Physical Edition

DOOM: The Dark Ages fans are expressing their disappointment and canceling their pre-orders after learning that the game's physical disc contains only 85 MB. This revelation has caused a stir, as players must download over 80 GB to fully enjoy the game. The issue came to light following premature shipments from various retailers, ahead of the official release date.

The controversy was highlighted by a recent post on X (formerly Twitter) from user @DoesItPlay1, a notable account dedicated to game preservation and the evaluation of physical game editions. They emphasized that DOOM: The Dark Ages requires an internet connection to update and play, raising concerns about the necessity of online access for what many expected to be a fully offline experience. This has led to a wave of fans opting out of their pre-orders, preferring to wait for a digital release instead.

The dissatisfaction stems from a desire to own a game that can be played without an internet connection, a sentiment shared widely among the community. Fans argue that the current setup makes them feel as though they don't truly own the game. Despite these setbacks, early recipients of the game have taken to Reddit to share positive experiences, praising the game's return to a more grounded, gritty combat style that marks a significant shift from the aerial dynamics of DOOM (2016) and DOOM Eternal.

At Game8, we've rated DOOM: The Dark Ages an impressive 88 out of 100, celebrating its brutal renaissance of the DOOM series. For a deeper dive into our thoughts on the game, feel free to explore our detailed review below. Meanwhile, players interested in an exclusive skin should keep an eye out for further announcements from Bethesda.

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