Nvidia's latest showcase unveils a tantalizing glimpse of Doom: The Dark Ages. This 12-second teaser highlights the game's diverse environments and features the iconic Doom Slayer, showcasing his new shield. The game, slated for release on Xbox Series X/S, PS5, and PC in 2025, is confirmed to be enhanced with DLSS 4.
The footage, part of Nvidia's raytracing demonstration, offers a brief but impactful look at Doom: The Dark Ages' varied locales, ranging from opulent corridors to barren craters. While combat is absent from this preview, the visual spectacle promises a significant upgrade in environmental detail compared to its predecessors. Nvidia's blog post further confirms the game's development using the latest idTech engine and its utilization of ray reconstruction on the new RTX 50 series.
Doom: The Dark Ages, a continuation of id Software's successful Doom reboot series, builds upon the foundation laid by the 2016 title. It retains the franchise's signature brutal combat, while pushing the boundaries of visual fidelity. The game's release date remains unspecified, but additional details regarding storyline, enemies, and combat mechanics are anticipated throughout 2025.
The Nvidia showcase also featured upcoming titles from CD Projekt Red and MachineGames, highlighting the advancements in visual technology driving the next generation of gaming. The new GeForce RTX 50 series is poised to further enhance graphical capabilities and performance for developers.
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