DOOM: The Dark Ages' Sawblade Shield Comes to Life

As part of the promotion of the upcoming release of DOOM: The Dark Ages, the studio Bethesda UK unveils real life replica of saw blade shield, one of the most recognizable weapons in the new part of the shooter. The work was done with the participation of specialists from the channel AWEme, known for the Man at Arms project. The final result has already been installed in National Museum of Arms and Armour of Great Britain, where everyone who wants to can see it.

The saw shield is brutal melee weapon, which is a spinning blade built into a massive shield. In DOOM: The Dark Ages, this new weapon is set to bolster the DOOM Slayer's arsenal, alongside the classic Super Shotgun. According to Bethesda, the real-life version of the saw-shield is "ready to take on the hordes of Hell or carve up a Sunday roast."

The new part of the series takes players to medieval dark fantasy world, filled with castles, forests, hellish landscapes and mysterious dimensions. DOOM: The Dark Ages is a direct prequel to DOOM (2016) and DOOM Eternal, telling the story of the Doom Slayer's origins and his first war with demons. According to the developers, the world has become wider, the levels are larger, and the battles are closer and tougher.

The real replica of the weapon is not just a marketing gesture, but a tribute to the design and visual style of the series. The appearance of the artifact in the museum emphasizes how important DOOM visual identity for her fans. The game will be released May 15, 2025 on PS5, Xbox Series and PC, including subscription Game PassThere are only a few days left before the battle begins - time to sharpen the saw.