ROG and DOOM: The Dark Ages collide in the ROG Astral GeForce RTX 5080 OC DOOM Edition graphics card

Going on thirty years ago, ASUS released its very first graphics card: the ASUS 375. Standing in the vanguard of the ASUS graphics card lineup, the ASUS 375 emerged into a gaming world dominated by the DOOM franchise. This series didn’t so much as start the first-person shooter genre as it did batter down the door and charge through, guns blazing. In the years since, ASUS and DOOM have teamed up time and time again in the systems of gamers doing battle against the hordes of hell. Now, you have an all-new way to satisfy your desires for fast-paced demon-slaying action and premium PC gaming performance. We’ve partnered with Bethesda and id software on the hotly anticipated title DOOM: The Dark Ages, and our collaboration is headlined by a limited-edition graphics card based on the iconic DOOM Slayer character. Meet the ROG Astral GeForce RTX 5080 OC DOOM Edition.  

The collision of three storied names in PC gaming  

This graphics card and its exclusive bundle celebrate the legacy of three pioneers in the PC gaming space. Representing the legendary tenure of DOOM, the 30-year anniversary of ASUS designing and manufacturing graphics cards, and NVIDIA’s longstanding reputation as the world’s premier GPU designer, the ROG Astral GeForce RTX 5080 OC DOOM Edition harkens back to the origins of PC gaming while making a bold push into the future. 

The ROG Astral GeForce RTX 5080 OC DOOM Edition will be sold exclusively on the Bethesda DOOM Gear Store, bundled with a mouse mat and an exclusive T-shirt, yellow key card, and — exclusive to ROG — the DOOM Slayer Legionary in-game skin. Optionally, purchasers can select the Deluxe edition of the game along with the bundle.    

Honoring its predecessors yet forging its own path, DOOM: The Dark Ages reasserts the franchise’s claim to first-person shooter royalty.  An all-new engine brings jaw-dropping graphics to the fray. Intense “Stand and Fight” combat mechanics arm Slayers for battle through an arsenal of medieval-inspired firearms, bone-crunching melee weapons, and a versatile Shield Saw for delivering bash attacks and performing parries. Comprehensive gameplay options allow newcomers to scale back the difficulty while challenging veterans to dial up the difficulty to elite levels, ensuring that there’s a place for gamers of all stripes on the battleground.   

On GeForce RTX 50 Series graphics cards, gamers can experience DOOM: The Dark Ages enhanced with DLSS 4 with Multi Frame Generation and Ray Reconstruction. DLSS Multi Frame Generation will ensure GeForce RTX 50 Series gamers can enjoy smoother frame rates and increased detail levels and resolutions. Gamers can also experience idTech8 native ray tracing delivering next-level graphics fidelity, speed, and visuals.

ROG expertise meets DOOM Slayer style  

With an eye-catching green and gold colorway, DOOM Slayer artwork on the backplate, and striking green fans modeled after the Shield Saw, the ROG Astral GeForce RTX 5080 DOOM Edition pays tribute to the latest installment of the franchise. Subtle iconography and runic text around the frame of the card further tie it to the lore surrounding the game, enhancing appeal for gamers and collectors seeking a showpiece for their system or display case. For additional flair, we drape the rear mounting bracket and heatsink in gold to accent the theme.  

Potent gaming hardware makes this graphics card a worthy addition to the DOOM Slayer’s arsenal. Robust power delivery arms the RTX 5080 GPU and 16GB of GDDR7 for boundary-pushing performance. For effortless cooling in the heat of battle, free of all bottlenecks, the card efficiently tames temperatures through an optimized heat spreader, patented vapor chamber design, phase-change thermal pad, vast fin array, and four Axial-tech fans. Click here for a closer look at the hardware that makes ROG Astral graphics cards tick. All told, the ROG Astral GeForce RTX 5080 DOOM Edition stands out as an ideal choice for gamers sporting the latest 4K high-refresh-rate monitors, and seeking to experience the game as the developer intended.    

The ROG Astral GeForce RTX 5080 OC DOOM Edition calls all Slayers  

In this milestone year for ASUS, the ROG Astral GeForce RTX 5080 DOOM Edition honors 30 years of PC gaming, reminding enthusiasts from all walks of the industry where their journey started. But this premium component isn’t just about the past. It looks forward to a bold future defined by relentless action, breathtaking visual experiences, and next-gen hardware that effortlessly renders it all with speed and precision. Pre-orders for this limited-edition graphics card and its bundle of extras will start shortly and will be exclusive to the Bethesda Gear store. Stake your claim to a piece of PC gaming’s past and future today.