DOOM: Dark Ages Requires 80GB Install, Sparks Fan Outrage

DOOM: The Dark Ages sparks outrage among players discovering the physical edition contains merely 85MB of data. Learn why early recipients are dissatisfied despite accessing the game ahead of its May 15 release date.

DOOM: The Dark Ages Shipped Early

Barely Any Content Included on Disc

DOOM: The Dark Ages players express frustration upon finding the game disc contains just 85MB of data. While select retailers shipped copies prematurely – even beating the premium edition's 2-day head start – this early access came with disappointing limitations.

Twitter user @DoesItPlay1 revealed troubling details via PS5 screenshots on May 9. The installation requires downloading over 80GB additional content despite possessing the physical copy, mandating an internet connection simply to launch the game.

The gaming community heavily criticizes Bethesda's approach to physical media distribution. Many feel purchasing discs becomes meaningless when they merely serve as licensing keys rather than containing playable content. Some buyers now prefer waiting for digital releases instead.

Praise for Core Gameplay

Despite distribution issues, early adopters praise the game's core experience. Multiple Reddit threads showcase positive impressions from players who received collector's editions prematurely.

User TCXIV completed what they described as "an amazing game, what a trip," sharing extensive screenshots showcasing menus, interface elements, bestiary entries, demon designs, and significant story moments.

Game8's review scored DOOM: The Dark Ages 88/100, applauding its brutal reinvention of the franchise. The title shifts from DOOM Eternal's aerial mobility to grounded, visceral combat reminiscent of classic entries.