Bethesda’s new game Doom: The Dark Ages made a remarkable start by reaching 3 million players in just seven days after its release on May 17. The game was released simultaneously on PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S platforms. The game, which was also added to the Game Pass library on the same day, quickly reached a wide player base thanks to this ease of access.

Doom: The Dark Ages reaches 3 million players

The latest installment of the Doom series, The Dark Ages, became the fastest-launching game in Bethesda’s 34-year history with this statistic. Although the company did not disclose how many units the game sold, the number of players reached showed that the Doom brand is still a strong center of attraction today.

The previous game in the series, Doom Eternal, was able to reach the same number of players in seven weeks. This comparison clearly demonstrated the rapid spread advantage provided by Microsoft’s Game Pass platform to new games.

How this model directly affects sales continues to be discussed in the industry. However, the data received indicates that subscription services increase short-term profitability, especially for high-budget games.

The Dark Ages introduces some innovations to the series with its gameplay structure. The game, which progresses at a slower pace than previous games, also features a shield that can be used in addition to firearms. This shield functions as both a defensive and offensive tool.

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