The upcoming Doom: The Dark Ages promises a visceral and adrenaline-pumping experience, pushing the boundaries of the beloved FPS franchise.  But conquering the dark ages won't be easy. id Software has revealed the official PC system requirements, and players will need some serious hardware to run the game, especially at higher resolutions and settings.

Following the trend set by other demanding titles like Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, Doom: The Dark Ages requires a solid-state drive (SSD) and a graphics card capable of ray tracing. This highlights the game's focus on high-fidelity visuals and fast loading times, key components of delivering a smooth and immersive experience.

For those aiming for a smooth 1080p experience at 60 frames per second (FPS) with low settings, the minimum requirements include an 8-core CPU (AMD Zen 2 or Intel 10th Gen and above), an AMD Radeon RX 6000 or Nvidia GeForce RTX 2060 (or better), 16GB of RAM, and a 100GB NVME SSD.  Stepping up to 1440p with high settings requires significantly more powerful hardware, including components like an AMD Ryzen 7 5700X, an RTX 3080, and 32GB of RAM.

Preset

Minimum

Recommended

Ultra 4K

Player Experience

1080p / 60 FPS / Low Video Settings

1440p / 60 FPS / High Video Settings

2160p / 60 FPS / Ultra Video Settings

OS

Windows 10 64-bit / Windows 11 64-bit

Windows 10 64-bit / Windows 11 64-bit

Windows 10 64-bit / Windows 11 64-bit

CPU

AMD Zen 2 or Intel 10th Generation @3.2 GHz with 8 Cores / 16 threads or better (Examples: AMD Ryzen 7 3700X, Intel Core i7 10700K)

AMD Zen 3 or Intel 12th Generation @3.2 GHz with 8 Cores / 16 threads or better (Examples: AMD Ryzen 7 5700X, Intel Core i7 12700K)

AMD Zen 3 or Intel 12th Generation @3.2 GHz with 8 Cores / 16 threads or better (Examples: AMD Ryzen 7 5700X, Intel Core i7 12700K)

GPU

Nvidia or AMD Hardware Ray Tracing Capable GPU With 8GB Dedicated VRAM or better (Examples: Nvidia RTX 2060 Super, AMD Radeon RX 6600)

Nvidia or AMD Hardware Ray Tracing Capable GPU With 10GB Dedicated VRAM or better (Examples: Nvidia RTX 3080, AMD Radeon RX 6800)

Nvidia or AMD Hardware Ray Tracing Capable GPU With 16GB Dedicated VRAM or better (Examples: Nvidia RTX 4080, AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT)

System RAM

16 GB

32 GB

32 GB

Storage Capacity

512 GB or Higher NVME SSD (100 GB Available)

512 GB or Higher NVME SSD (100 GB Available)

512 GB or Higher NVME SSD (100 GB Available)

Targeting the pinnacle of visual fidelity with Ultra 4K settings demands the best of the best: an RTX 4080 or Radeon RX 7900 XT (or newer) is recommended. This further emphasizes the game's graphical intensity and the need for cutting-edge hardware to fully appreciate its visual splendor.  Doom: The Dark Ages also leverages Nvidia's Multi-Frame Generation and Ray Reconstruction technologies to enhance performance. However, these features necessitate an RTX 50 series graphics card.

These demanding specifications underscore id Software's commitment to delivering a high-quality and visually stunning experience. While the game is also slated for release on PS5 and Xbox Series X/S, PC players will need to ensure their rigs are up to the task to fully enjoy the Doom Slayer's latest adventure.

With its intense combat, dark atmosphere, and heavy metal soundtrack, Doom: The Dark Ages is shaping up to be one of 2025’s most anticipated releases. Time will tell how the PC version performs in the wild, but the revealed system requirements suggest a visually impressive and demanding experience awaits players.