The Bark Ages Returns — Raising Hell for a Good Cause

For over three decades, DOOM has been about facing demons head-on. Now, we’re channeling that same spirit into fighting for something even more meaningful: animals in need. 

To celebrate the recent launch of DOOM: The Dark Ages, Xbox and Bethesda are teaming up with three animal shelters to support shelters across the country — and unleashing a brand-new wave of chaos-turned-compassion with an updated version of our fan-favorite The Bark Ages charity t-shirt. 

Last year, fans at QuakeCon rallied behind the original Bark Ages design, raising thousands for Dallas Pets Alive with a tongue-in-cheek tribute to the world’s most ferocious (and adorable) four-legged fighters. This year, we’re going even bigger: Xbox is donating $32,000 — one thousand for every year since DOOM first rocked the world — to three animal welfare organizations; Nebraska Humane Society, Seattle Humane, and Montgomery County Humane Society.

And on May 28 at 9am PT / 12pm ET, we’re officially launching the new Bark Ages t-shirt on the Bethesda Gear Store. The net proceeds from sales will go directly to support those same animal welfare organizations locations. The shirt will only be available for two weeks, so act fast — and do good.

Whether you’re a DOOM Slayer or a dog lover (or both), this is your chance to gear up and give back.

Because every good Slayer deserves a loyal companion.

DISCOVER 

• Seattle Humane – Seattle Humane is more than a shelter – they are a pet resource center for the region, providing adoption services, a pet food bank and support for pet owners, low-cost spay/neuter surgeries and veterinary care, dog training, humane education for all ages and more. With the support of their generous community, Seattle Humane save lives, complete families and keep pets with the people who love them. Learn more at SeattleHumane.org.   
• Montgomery County Humane Society – For over six decades, the Montgomery County Humane Society has been rescuing, caring for and adopting out homeless pets, with unwavering compassion and dedication. But today, we’re more than just an animal rescue. We’re building a more humane future, one paw at a time. In addition to saving hundreds of lives every year, we’re supporting pets and their people with affordable spay/neuter, vaccinations and other care, and we offer a pet food pantry that gives a lifeline to families who are facing hardship. And, we continuously seek new programs to add that are designed to strengthen the human-animal bond and promote the welfare of all animals in our community. Learn more at: www.mchumane.org 
• Nebraska Humane Society – The Nebraska Humane Society protects, saves and enriches the lives of animals in the communities they serve. Sheltering has evolved to not just include those within the Nebraska Humane Society’s walls, but also those needing help in the community. They have established several programs to assist those in need, educate about proper pet ownership and improve the wellbeing of all pets in the Omaha area. Learn more at www.nehumanesociety.org