Bethesda’s Doom: The Dark Ages Chose a Medieval Setting Due to Lord of the Rings and George Lucas

It’s fair to say that Doom: The Dark Ages is shaping up to be the top contender for Game of the Year 2025. Any player who has grabbed a copy of the game would be able to vouch for it and accept that it captures the essence of classic Doom gameplay perfectly, while still improving upon ways to smash and terrorize enemies.
One thing everyone can’t help but wonder is why Doom: The Dark Ages has gone for a medieval fantasy setting. After all, it’s a franchise that’s known for its fast-paced action in a blend of sci-fi and demonic horror. According to the developers, the reason behind this drastic shift was The Lord of the Rings and George Lucas.
The reason behind Doom: The Dark Ages‘ shift to a medieval era
A few months ago, GamingBolt got an opportunity to sit down with Doom: The Dark...
One thing everyone can’t help but wonder is why Doom: The Dark Ages has gone for a medieval fantasy setting. After all, it’s a franchise that’s known for its fast-paced action in a blend of sci-fi and demonic horror. According to the developers, the reason behind this drastic shift was The Lord of the Rings and George Lucas.
The reason behind Doom: The Dark Ages‘ shift to a medieval era
A few months ago, GamingBolt got an opportunity to sit down with Doom: The Dark...
- 5/15/2025
- by Dhruv Bhatnagar
- FandomWire
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