DOOM: The Dark Ages is a first-person shooter video game developed by id Software and published by Bethesda Softworks. It serves as a prequel to DOOM (2016) and DOOM Eternal, placing the Doom Slayer in a medieval-inspired dark fantasy setting. The game emphasizes brutal combat, heavy weapons, and a darker tone while expanding the series' lore and mythology. It is part of the long-running DOOM franchise rather than an anime series.