Fans of *DOOM: The Dark Ages* are expressing their frustration over the game's physical edition, which surprisingly includes only 85 MB of data on the disc. The game, slated for an official release on May 15, was shipped early by some retailers, even before the premium edition's promised 2-day early access period. However, the excitement turned to dismay when players discovered that an additional download of over 80 GB is required to actually play the game. This was highlighted by Twitter user @DoesItPlay1, who shared details and screenshots from their PS5 on May 9, confirming the disc's meager 85.01 MB file size and the necessity for an internet connection to update and access the full game.

Many fans feel that Bethesda's approach to the physical copies diminishes the sense of ownership, with some calling the inclusion of a disc a waste of resources. Others have opted to wait for the digital release, highlighting the widespread dissatisfaction with this decision. The requirement to download such a large amount of data has clearly not sat well with the community.

Despite the controversy surrounding the physical edition, early impressions of *DOOM: The Dark Ages* have been overwhelmingly positive. Reddit user TCXIV, who received the collector's edition, praised the game as "amazing" and shared numerous screenshots showcasing various elements such as menus, interfaces, bestiaries, demons, cutscenes, and significant spoiler moments.

At Game8, we've reviewed *DOOM: The Dark Ages* and awarded it an impressive 88 out of 100. We appreciate its brutal renaissance of the DOOM series, which shifts from the aerial flair of *DOOM (2016)* and *Eternal* to a more grounded, gritty combat experience. For a deeper dive into our thoughts on the game, feel free to check out our detailed review below!