DOOM: The Dark Ages is poised to redefine gaming hardware requirements, becoming one of the first titles to mandate ray tracing for launch. Without a graphics card equipped with ray-tracing cores (such as NVIDIA RTX or AMD RX 6000 series), the game will not start, marking a bold shift in PC gaming standards.
DOOM: The Dark Ages is set to push both players and their hardware to the limit. According to the final system requirements, even running the game at 1080p resolution on low settings demands a minimum GPU such as the NVIDIA RTX 2060 SUPER or AMD RX 6600, alongside an NVMe SSD with at least 100 GB of free space. For those seeking a smoother, high-fidelity experience at 1440p and 60 FPS on high settings, the developers recommend significantly more powerful specs: a GPU like the NVIDIA RTX 3080 or AMD RX 6800, 32 GB of RAM, a modern 8-core processor, and the same 100 GB of storage on an NVMe SSD.
The technical ambition doesn’t end there. DOOM: The Dark Ages, built on the id Tech 8 engine, integrates ray tracing directly into its rendering pipeline making it a non-optional core feature of the game’s visuals, similar to Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, which launched in December 2024
Future Path Tracing Update
The demands don’t stop there. The developers have confirmed that a future update will introduce full path tracing, the most resource-intensive form of global illumination. This mode, set to arrive post-launch, will significantly escalate system requirements. Players aiming for 4K resolution or maximum visual effects should prepare for extreme hardware demands.
DOOM: The Dark Ages is shaping up to be a hellish challenge—not just for players, but for their PCs. Ensure your rig is ready for this groundbreaking title.
Source : GameGPU