DOOM: The Dark Ages officially releases this Friday, but players who own the Premium Edition can already jump in now via the cloud. This edition includes early access and is compatible with multiple cloud gaming platforms, making it easy to play on nearly any device. No downloads required.
Play DOOM: The Dark Ages ahead of launch
Xbox Cloud Gaming (xCloud)
If you’ve purchased the Premium Edition on Xbox or Windows, you can start playing right away through Xbox Cloud Gaming. Just launch the game via the official Xbox Cloud gaming website or app, and start playing.
Game Pass users: There’s an Upgrade option available. If you already have the game through Game Pass, you can purchase the Premium content to unlock early access. Once upgraded, your Game Pass version becomes playable via the cloud today.
GeForce NOW
GeForce NOW supports early access through both the Steam and Xbox Store versions of DOOM: The Dark Ages. If your connected account owns the Premium Edition (or has purchased the early access upgrade), you can play now through NVIDIA’s cloud service, given you have an active Premium subscription.
airgpu and Shadow PC
For players who want full control over their game install, airgpu and Shadow PC offer cloud-based Windows PCs where you can install DOOM: The Dark Ages from your preferred launcher. These services are ideal if you want to adjust settings, use mods, or run the game with full flexibility.
If you’re ready to rip and tear before the official release, the Premium Edition unlocks early access across all major cloud platforms. For everyone else, DOOM: The Dark Ages launches this Friday, including Game Pass Ultimate.
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