At the Xbox Developer Direct show, Microsoft, Bethesda, and id Software officially unveiled the release date of DOOM The Dark Ages, and we got super hyped. While we can’t wait to jump into the boots of the DOOM Slayer and cut demons to bits, PC gamers might be in for one hell of an awakening.
DOOM The Dark Ages has a high barrier of entry for PC gamers, with system requirements that are a bit frightening. You might have seen some rumors floating around, but we can confirm that DOOM The Dark Ages requires a GPU capable of Ray Tracing and 8GB dedicated VRAM, at a minimum.
DOOM The Dark Ages runs on idTech8 engine (not idTech7 like many outlets are reporting!). In a Slayer’s Club post, id Software explained:
id Software’s most ambitious title yet, DOOM: The Dark Ages pushes new standards in visual fidelity and performance with the power of idTech8 . Taking full advantage of modern hardware on all platforms, idTech8 ushers in a new era of gameplay performance and visual fidelity featuring all-new dynamic interactive ray-traced lighting and shadows, higher-fidelity image quality, increased gore and destruction and so much more.
With that confusion cleared up, let’s take a look at the minimum, recommended, and 4K Ultra system requirements for DOOM The Dark Ages on PC. On all specs, Windows 10 / 11 (64-bit) is required.
DOOM The Dark Ages Minimum PC Specs
The specs below are to run the game on 1080p resolution at 60 FPS with low video settings.
- CPU: AMD Zen 2 or Intel 10th Generation @3.2Ghz with 8 cores / 16 threads or better (examples: AMD Ryzen 7 3700X or better, Intel Core i7 10700K or better)
- GPU: NVIDIA or AMD hardware ray tracing-capable GPU with 8GB dedicated VRAM or better (examples: NVIDIA RTX 2060 Super or better, AMD RX 6600 or better)
- System RAM: 16GB
- Storage Capacity: 512GB or higher NVME SSD (100GB Available)
DOOM The Dark Ages Recommended PC Specs
The specs outlined below allow PC gamers to run DOOM The Dark Ages at 1440p resolution with 60 FPS and high video settings.
- CPU: AMD Zen 3 or Intel 12th Generation @3.2Ghz with 8 cores / 16 threads or better (examples: AMD Ryzen 7 5700X or better, Intel Core i7 12700K or better)
- GPU: NVIDIA or AMD hardware ray tracing-capable GPU with 10GB dedicated VRAM or better (examples: NVIDIA RTX 3080 or better, AMD RX 6800 or better)
- System RAM: 32GB
- Storage Capacity: 512GB or higher NVME SSD (100GB Available)
4K Ultra PC Specs
If you are one of those PC gamers who want to max everything out, then this one’s for you. Having a gaming rig with the specs listed below allows you to run DOOM The Dark Ages at 2160p resolution and 60 FPS with ultra video settings.
- CPU: AMD Zen 3 or Intel 12th Generation @3.2Ghz with 8 cores / 16 threads or better (examples: AMD Ryzen 7 5700X or better, Intel Core i7 12700K or better)
- GPU: NVIDIA or AMD hardware ray tracing-capable GPU with 16GB dedicated VRAM or better (examples: NVIDIA RTX 4080 or better, AMD RX 7900XT or better)
- System RAM: 32GB
- Storage Capacity: 512GB or higher NVME SSD (100GB Available)
Please note: The developer will reveal Path Tracing specifications closer to launch.
While you mull over the rather high PC system requirements of DOOM The Dark Ages, you can check out the Developer Direct video below, showcasing the game’s glorious graphics and intense action.
