3 million people gathered for the same cause: a first in 34 years...

The Doom series, which shaped the FPS genre in the late 1980s, is back after 34 years—and breaking records. Bethesda’s new game, Doom: The Dark Ages, has become the fastest-growing game in the company’s history, reaching 3 million players in just seven days after its release.

A STRATEGIC MOVE HAS COME

The Dark Ages, which was released simultaneously for PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S platforms, was also included in Microsoft's Game Pass library on the same day. This strategic move played an important role in the rapid spread of the game. Thanks to its wide accessibility, the game reached millions of users in a short time.

Although Bethesda did not disclose the game's exact sales figures, the number of players reached once again showed that the Doom brand is still a strong attraction today.

THE 7-WEEK FIGURE WAS REACHED IN 7 DAYS

The previous game in the series, Doom Eternal, surpassed 3 million players in 7 weeks. The Dark Ages reached the same number in just 7 days. This is a remarkable comparison, especially in terms of the speed that subscription-based systems provide to new games.

While the impact of this model on long-term sales is still being debated in the gaming industry, it appears to stand out as a tool that increases profitability for high-budget productions in the short term.

THIS TIME THERE IS BOTH ATTACK AND DEFENSE

Doom: The Dark Ages offers a more slow-paced and strategic gameplay, unlike the series' usual fast-paced structure. This time, players encounter a new shield mechanism that can be used for both defensive and offensive purposes, as well as firearms.