The Slayer is real, and he can absolutely hurt you – fans can bear witness to the big, bad demon-slayer this week at the Royal Armouries thanks to a DOOM: The Dark Ages eventTech09:55, 14 May 2025Ah yes, red - the colour of hellDOOM is back, with DOOM: The Dark Ages out now for early access players and dropping this week for everyone else.In our minds, it's even better than 2020's DOOM Eternal, layering on a whole host of fantastic combat mechanics.
In our review, we awarded it a whopping 4.5 out 5, and said:‌"DOOM: The Dark Ages is the perfect antidote to anyone who felt Eternal was getting away from what made the reboot so special.‌"It’s as metal as they come, endlessly playable, and with memorable moments scattered throughout – whether it’s the ones you create moment to moment or those it has laid out."Still, if you haven't got your preorder in, you can still enjoy a date with DOOM at the Royal Armouries in Leeds until Friday."Pick on somebody your own size!"Article continues below"If you go down to the armouries today, you'll sure have a big surprise," or however the song goes.
Ahead of May 16, fans can come face-to-face with Reacher star Olivier Richters, better known as The Dutch Giant, in full Doom Slayer armour.It's quite the sight, as you can see above, and does a great job of capturing the in-game model.There's also an 11-metre, hand-stitched display that riffs on the Bayeux Tapestry.
As you can imagine, it's dubbed the Slayeux tapestry, and it's befitting of the Slayer's prequel adventure.‌“It was a huge honour to reimagine the brutal saga of the DOOM Slayer through this medieval lens,” illustrator Simon De Thuillières said via a press release.The Slayeux Tapestry in all its glory“I take a lot of inspiration from videogames, so transforming the Slayer’s epic battles into a tapestry steeped in medieval style was both a challenge and a thrill.
I can’t wait to hear what fans think of the blend of history and hellfire.”‌"This collaboration is a thrilling fusion of art, history, and video game culture,” said Steve Merrett, Northern European Marketing and Communications Director for Bethesda.“With Welcome to the Dark Ages, we wanted to give fans a chance to step into the world of DOOM: The Dark Ages and see how deeply it draws from real-world medieval history.
With the Slayeux Tapestry sitting alongside the incredible collection of historic arms and armour, there’s no better place to bring the Slayer’s brutal legacy to life than the Royal Armouries.”“We’re absolutely delighted to be partnering with Bethesda and the DOOM team, hosting this innovative new exhibition amongst our historic collection of arms and armour.
We are always seeking ways to share our expertise and reach more people than ever before," Florence Symington, Director of Brand and Audiences for the Royal Armouries, added.Article continues below"Welcome to the Dark Ages offers a rare and exciting opportunity to engage new audiences with the rich heritage, artistry and history of arms and armour.
Across the exhibition, visitors will get a fascinating insight into how centuries-old craftsmanship has influenced the weaponry and design of DOOM: The Dark Ages.
We’re excited to have the universe of DOOM sit alongside our collection here at the Royal Armouries.”For more information, check the official site here.For the latest breaking news and stories from across the globe from the Daily Star, sign up for our newsletters.‌‌‌
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