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Doom: The Dark Ages vs Dying Light 2 Stay Human
info General Information | |
Release Date | |
May 15, 2025 | Feb 4, 2022 |
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id Software | Techland |
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Bethesda Softworks | Techland Publishing |
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First-Person Shooter, Action, Dark Fantasy | Action RPG, Open World, Survival Horror, Parkour, First-Person |
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id Tech (Presumably latest iteration) | C-Engine (Techland's in-house engine) |
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Content Rating | |
Mature 17+ (Expected) | Mature 17+ |
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0.0 / 5.0 | 4.0 / 5.0 |
Current Price (USD) | |
$69.99 | $59.99 |
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Skills & Progression | |
Likely to retain core Doom mechanics: weapon mods, suit upgrades (Praetor Suit or its precursor), and possibly Runes. New mechanics tied to the Atlan shield (defensive, offensive, traversal) and potentially the Flail are expected. Progression may involve unlocking new abilities or enhancements for these new tools. Resource management for upgrades will likely return. |
Aiden has two main skill trees: Combat (unlocking new melee moves, weapon proficiency, and toughness) and Parkour (unlocking advanced traversal abilities like wall runs, slides, and improved jumps). Skill points are earned by performing combat actions and parkour maneuvers respectively. Inhibitors, found in GRE containers, are used to upgrade Health and Stamina, which also gate access to higher-tier skills. Crafting allows Aiden to create weapon mods, consumables (medkits, boosters), and throwable items using scavenged resources. Blueprints for crafting are found or earned. |
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World & Level Design | |
Unknown. Expected to feature large, interconnected levels or hub areas set in war-torn kingdoms, hellish landscapes, and potentially other dimensions. The scale seems grander than previous entries, with hints of large-scale battles. |
The City of Villedor is significantly larger than Harran from the first game, divided into two main districts: Old Villedor (a more classic European-style area with smaller buildings, easier for early parkour) and the Central Loop (a modern downtown area with skyscrapers, requiring advanced parkour tools like the grappling hook and paraglider). There are also surrounding areas, GRE Quarantines, and Dark Hollows. The map is dense with verticality, encouraging rooftop traversal. |
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Multiplayer Details | |
Unconfirmed if traditional multiplayer (Deathmatch, etc.) or a mode like Doom Eternal's Battlemode will feature. Given the focus on single-player in announcements, multiplayer details are TBD. (Speculative) |
Features a 4-player online cooperative mode, allowing players to experience the entire main story campaign and most side activities together. Players can join a host's game, and progression is largely tied to the host, though players retain their character progression and inventory. Co-op enhances combat and exploration with team tactics. |
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Available Editions | |
Standard Edition confirmed. Deluxe and/or Collector's Editions are highly probable, likely including cosmetic items, early unlocks, or a potential Season Pass/DLC access. (Speculative) |
Available in Standard, Deluxe, and Ultimate Editions. Deluxe Edition included digital artbook, soundtrack, exclusive weapon charms, wallpapers, comic, and the first story DLC ('Bloody Ties'). Ultimate Edition included all Deluxe content, plus the second story DLC (yet to be released as of mid-2024), 2h Night XP Boost, crafting items, and two more outfit/weapon skin packs. A Collector's Edition with physical items was also available. |
Post-Launch Content / DLC | |
Possible, following the pattern of Doom Eternal which received story expansions. Specifics TBD. (Speculative) |
Techland has committed to 5+ years of post-launch support. The first story DLC, 'Bloody Ties' (arena combat themed), has been released. A second major story DLC is planned. Numerous free updates have added new content, features (like transmog, new parkour challenges, graphics options), seasonal events, and cosmetic packs (Chapter Agents, skin bundles). |
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Graphics & Visual Fidelity | |
Powered by the latest id Tech engine, visuals will aim for cutting-edge fidelity, featuring detailed environments blending medieval architecture with demonic corruption, visceral gore, and spectacular particle effects. Ray tracing and other advanced rendering techniques are expected. |
Powered by Techland's C-Engine, the game showcases a detailed and dilapidated urban environment. It features advanced lighting, dense geometry, volumetric fog, and detailed character/infected models. Ray tracing options (Global Illumination, Shadows, Reflections, Ambient Occlusion) are available on PC and current-gen consoles, significantly enhancing visual fidelity but also being very demanding. |
Audio & Soundtrack | |
Expected to feature an intense, heavy metal soundtrack driving the action, possibly by a new composer or a collaboration maintaining the franchise's signature style. Immersive sound design for demonic roars, weapon impacts, and environmental ambience is a staple and anticipated. |
Original score composed by Olivier Deriviere, featuring a dynamic system that adapts the music to gameplay intensity and player actions (e.g., during parkour sequences or intense combat). Sound design emphasizes visceral melee impacts, distinct infected vocalizations, and the atmospheric tension of night-time exploration. The Biomarker's ticking sound adds to the infection mechanic's urgency. |
User Interface (UI/UX) | |
Expected to be fast-paced, clear, and informative, consistent with modern Doom games, possibly with thematic medieval/dark fantasy visual elements. HUD will likely display health, armor, ammo, and equipped gear. |
First-person HUD displaying health, stamina, infection timer (biomarker), equipped weapon/tool, and objective markers. A compass aids navigation. Crafting and inventory menus are accessible. Skill trees are visually represented. The day-night cycle and infection status are prominent UI elements. |
Accessibility Options | |
Expected to include a comprehensive suite of modern accessibility options, building on those offered in Doom Eternal (e.g., customizable controls, subtitle options, colorblind modes, UI scaling, gameplay modifiers). |
Offers a range of accessibility options: customizable controls (key remapping on PC), subtitle customization (size, background, speaker names), colorblind modes, options to change QTEs from taps to holds, aim assist, adjustable FOV (PC), motion blur toggle, head bob toggle, and various audio/visual cues. |
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settings_applications System Requirements | |
1080p (Full HD) - Recommended (Estimated 1080p ~60 FPS+, High Preset, Upscaling Optional) (High Preset) CPU: Estimated recommended desktop CPU. CPU (Laptop): Estimated high-end laptop CPUs. GPU: Estimated recommended desktop GPU. GPU (Laptop): Estimated performance-focused laptop GPUs. 10GB+ VRAM preferable. RAM: 16GB-32GB RAM likely recommended. Storage: NVMe SSD likely required. | |
memoryCPU: AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D or Intel Core i7-13700K (Estimated) developer_boardGPU: AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT (16GB) or NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 (10GB) / RTX 4070 (12GB) (Estimated) laptop_macCPU (L): AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX / Intel Core i9-12900H equivalent or better (Estimated) laptop_windowsGPU (L): NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile (10GB/16GB) / RTX 4070 Mobile (8GB) (High TGP) (Estimated) layersRAM: 16 GB saveStorage (Tier): 80-100 GB NVMe SSD (Estimated) | — |
1080p (Full HD) - Recommended RT (1080p ~60 FPS, High RT Preset) (Ray Tracing High Preset (likely with DLSS/FSR Quality/Performance)) CPU: CPU for 1080p/60FPS with RT. CPU (Laptop): High-end laptop CPUs. GPU: Recommended desktop GPU for 1080p/60FPS with High RT. GPU (Laptop): High-end RT capable laptop GPUs. 8GB+ VRAM crucial, upscaling vital. RAM: 16GB RAM required. Storage: NVMe SSD strongly recommended. | |
— | memoryCPU: Intel Core i7-9700K or AMD Ryzen 7 3700X developer_boardGPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 (10GB) laptop_macCPU (L): Intel Core i7-11800H / AMD Ryzen 7 5800H or better laptop_windowsGPU (L): NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Mobile (8GB, Max TGP) / RTX 4070 Mobile (8GB, Max TGP). **An RTX 3080 Mobile or RTX 4080 Mobile would provide a more stable high RT experience.** layersRAM: 16 GB saveStorage (Tier): 60 GB NVMe SSD |
1080p (Full HD) - Minimum (Estimated 1080p ~30-60 FPS, Medium Preset, Upscaling) (Medium Preset, Upscaling (e.g., FSR/DLSS Quality)) CPU: Estimated minimum desktop CPU. CPU (Laptop): Estimated laptop CPU equivalent. GPU: Estimated minimum desktop GPU. GPU (Laptop): Estimated laptop GPUs. VRAM will be important. RAM: 16GB RAM likely minimum. Storage: NVMe SSD likely required. | |
memoryCPU: AMD Ryzen 5 5600X or Intel Core i5-12600K (Estimated) developer_boardGPU: AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT (12GB) or NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti (8GB) / RTX 4060 (8GB) (Estimated) laptop_macCPU (L): AMD Ryzen 7 6800H / Intel Core i7-12700H equivalent or better (Estimated) laptop_windowsGPU (L): NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile (8GB) / RTX 4060 Mobile (8GB) (High TGP) (Estimated) layersRAM: 16 GB saveStorage (Tier): 80-100 GB NVMe SSD (Estimated) | — |
1080p (Full HD) - Minimum RT (1080p ~30 FPS, Low RT Preset) (Ray Tracing Low Preset (likely with DLSS/FSR Quality/Balanced)) CPU: CPU for 1080p/30FPS with RT. CPU (Laptop): Mid-to-high range laptop CPU. GPU: Minimum desktop GPU for 1080p/30FPS with RT. GPU (Laptop): Entry-level RT capable laptop GPUs. Upscaling essential. RAM: 16GB RAM required. Storage: SSD required. | |
— | memoryCPU: Intel Core i5-8600K or AMD Ryzen 5 3600X developer_boardGPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 (8GB) laptop_macCPU (L): Intel Core i7-10750H / AMD Ryzen 7 4800H or better laptop_windowsGPU (L): NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile (6GB, High TGP) / RTX 4050 Mobile (6GB, High TGP). **An RTX 3070 Mobile or RTX 4060 Mobile would be significantly better for RT.** layersRAM: 16 GB saveStorage (Tier): 60 GB SSD |
1080p (Full HD) - Recommended (1080p ~60 FPS, High Preset, No Ray Tracing) (High Preset, Ray Tracing OFF) CPU: Recommended desktop CPU for 1080p/60FPS without RT. CPU (Laptop): Estimated mid-range to high-end laptop CPUs. GPU: Recommended desktop GPU for 1080p/60FPS High without RT. GPU (Laptop): Estimated performance-focused laptop GPUs. 6GB+ VRAM crucial. RAM: 16GB RAM strongly recommended. Storage: SSD strongly recommended. | |
— | memoryCPU: Intel Core i5-8600K or AMD Ryzen 5 3600X developer_boardGPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 (6GB) or AMD Radeon RX Vega 56 (8GB) laptop_macCPU (L): Intel Core i7-9750H / AMD Ryzen 7 4800H equivalent or better laptop_windowsGPU (L): NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Mobile (6GB, High TGP) / RTX 3060 Mobile (6GB, High TGP) or AMD Radeon RX 6600M. **An RTX 3060 Mobile (High TGP) or RTX 4060 Mobile is a good target for 1080p High 60FPS.** layersRAM: 16 GB saveStorage (Tier): 60 GB SSD |
1080p (Full HD) - Minimum (1080p ~30 FPS, Low Preset, No Ray Tracing) (Low Preset, Ray Tracing OFF) CPU: Minimum desktop CPU for 1080p at lower settings without RT. CPU (Laptop): Estimated laptop CPU equivalent. Newer i5/Ryzen 5 H-series recommended. GPU: Minimum desktop GPU for 1080p at lower settings without RT. GPU (Laptop): Estimated laptop GPUs. 4GB VRAM is absolute minimum. RAM: Minimum RAM requirement. Storage: HDD is absolute minimum, expect long load times. | |
— | memoryCPU: Intel Core i3-9100 or AMD Ryzen 3 2300X developer_boardGPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (4GB) or AMD Radeon RX 560 (4GB) laptop_macCPU (L): Intel Core i5-9300H / AMD Ryzen 5 3550H equivalent or better laptop_windowsGPU (L): NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Mobile (4GB) or AMD Radeon RX 5500M. **An RTX 3050 Mobile or RTX 4050 Mobile would be a much better entry point for stable 1080p Low/Medium.** layersRAM: 8 GB saveStorage (Tier): 60 GB HDD |
1440p (QHD/2K) - High RT (1440p ~60 FPS, High RT Preset with DLSS/FSR Performance) (Ray Tracing High Preset, DLSS/FSR Performance) CPU: Desktop CPU for 1440p/60FPS with RT. CPU (Laptop): Top-tier laptop CPUs. GPU: Desktop GPU for 1440p/60FPS with High RT. GPU (Laptop): Flagship laptop GPUs needed. 12GB+ VRAM essential. RAM: 32GB RAM strongly recommended. Storage: NVMe SSD required. | |
— | memoryCPU: Intel Core i7-11700K or AMD Ryzen 9 5900X developer_boardGPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti (12GB) / RTX 4070 Ti (12GB) laptop_macCPU (L): Intel Core i9-12900H / AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX or better laptop_windowsGPU (L): NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile (12GB, Max TGP). **An RTX 4090 Mobile would be better. Even then, fine-tuning settings and upscaling will be essential.** layersRAM: 16 GB saveStorage (Tier): 60 GB NVMe SSD |
1440p (QHD/2K) - High (Estimated 1440p ~60 FPS+, High/Ultra Preset) (High/Ultra Preset) CPU: Estimated desktop CPU for 1440p. CPU (Laptop): Estimated top-tier laptop CPUs. GPU: Estimated desktop GPU for 1440p. GPU (Laptop): Estimated high-performance laptop GPUs. 12GB+ VRAM essential. RAM: 32GB RAM recommended for 1440p high settings. Storage: NVMe SSD likely required. | |
memoryCPU: AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D or Intel Core i7-13700K/14700K (Estimated) developer_boardGPU: AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT (16GB) or NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti (12GB) / RTX 3080 Ti (12GB) (Estimated) laptop_macCPU (L): AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS / Intel Core i9-13900HX or better (Estimated) laptop_windowsGPU (L): NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile (12GB) / RTX 3080 Ti Mobile (16GB) (Max TGP) (Estimated) layersRAM: 16 GB saveStorage (Tier): 80-100 GB NVMe SSD (Estimated) | — |
2160p (UHD/4K) - Ultra (Estimated 2160p/4K ~60 FPS, High/Ultra Preset with Upscaling) (High/Ultra Preset, Upscaling (e.g., DLSS/FSR Performance/Balanced)) CPU: Estimated desktop CPU for 4K. CPU (Laptop): Flagship laptop CPUs. GPU: Estimated desktop GPU for 4K. GPU (Laptop): Flagship laptop GPU (RTX 4090 Mobile) will likely still require upscaling for smooth 4K Ultra. Next-gen GPUs would aim to improve this significantly. RAM: 32GB RAM strongly recommended for 4K. Storage: NVMe SSD likely required. | |
memoryCPU: AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D or Intel Core i9-13900K/14900K (Estimated) developer_boardGPU: AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX (24GB) or NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 (16GB) / RTX 4090 (24GB) (Estimated) laptop_macCPU (L): AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX / Intel Core i9-13980HX/14900HX (Estimated) laptop_windowsGPU (L): NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile (16GB, Max TGP) (Estimated). **A next-generation flagship laptop GPU (e.g., hypothetical NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080/5090 Mobile or AMD equivalent) would be targeted for a more comfortable native 4K Ultra experience or higher framerates with advanced ray tracing. (Highly Speculative)** layersRAM: 32 GB saveStorage (Tier): 80-100 GB NVMe SSD (Estimated) | — |
2160p (UHD/4K) - Ultra RT (2160p/4K ~60 FPS, Medium/High RT Preset with DLSS/FSR Ultra Performance) (Ray Tracing Medium/High, DLSS/FSR Ultra Performance) CPU: Desktop CPU for 4K/60FPS with RT. CPU (Laptop): Flagship laptop CPUs absolute necessity. GPU: Top-tier desktop GPU for attempting 4K/60FPS with RT, heavily reliant on upscaling. GPU (Laptop): The absolute best laptop GPU available, and will still struggle without aggressive upscaling and optimized RT settings. RAM: 32GB RAM essential. Storage: NVMe SSD required. | |
— | memoryCPU: Intel Core i9-12900K or AMD Ryzen 9 7900X developer_boardGPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 (24GB) laptop_macCPU (L): Intel Core i9-13900HX / AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX or better laptop_windowsGPU (L): NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile (16GB, Max TGP). **Achieving stable 4K/60FPS with high ray tracing settings on a laptop is extremely challenging. A hypothetical next-gen flagship (e.g., RTX 5090 Mobile or AMD equivalent) would be required for a more comfortable experience at this level. (Highly Speculative)** layersRAM: 32 GB saveStorage (Tier): 60 GB NVMe SSD |
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Spec: 80-100 GB available space (NVMe SSD Highly Recommended). (Estimated) Note: An NVMe SSD will likely be strongly recommended or required for optimal performance. Type: NVMe | Spec: 60 GB available space (SSD Recommended). Note: An NVMe SSD is recommended for the best experience due to asset streaming and fast loading. Type: SSD |
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Spec: Windows 10, Windows 11 (64-bit versions only) (Expected) Explanation: 64-bit Windows 10/11 will likely be required. | Spec: Windows 7 (No longer officially supported post-launch updates), Windows 10, Windows 11 (64-bit versions only) Explanation: 64-bit Windows 10 or Windows 11 is recommended for ongoing support and best performance. |
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Spec: DirectX 12 Ultimate (Expected) Explanation: DX12 Ultimate likely required for advanced features like ray tracing. | Spec: DirectX 11 (DirectX 12 recommended for ray tracing and potentially better performance on compatible hardware) Explanation: DX11 is minimum, DX12 offers advanced features. |
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