DOOM: The Dark Ages is a first-person shooter game from the DOOM franchise, where you play as a powerful warrior known as the DOOM Slayer.
Your mission is to protect the kingdom and defeat evil monsters from Hell.
The game is set in a medieval-style world that blends fantasy and futuristic technology, featuring swords, castles, high-tech weapons, and terrifying monsters.
It also includes a wide variety of weapons, armor, robots, flying dragons, and cinematic cutscenes.
This guide shows you how to fix the “update failed” error code 0x80073CF3 in DOOM The Dark Ages on Xbox Game Pass, with easy step-by-step instructions.
How to Fix Error Code 0x80073CF3 in DOOM: The Dark Ages
To fix error code 0x80073CF3 in DOOM: The Dark Ages, open Microsoft Store’s Downloads on your PC. If any app or game download is pending, cancel it.
You can also go to your PC’s Apps settings, find DOOM: The Dark Ages, and reset the game, then try again.
Fix 1: Cancel a Pending Download
- Open the Microsoft Store app.
- Click Downloads in the left sidebar.
- Check for any pending apps in the Updates & Downloads section.
- If found, click the three dots next to the app.
- Select Cancel Download.
After canceling all pending downloads in the Microsoft Store, open the Xbox app and launch DOOM: The Dark Ages.
Fix 2: Reset an Installed Game on PC
- Go to Settings > Apps > Installed apps
- Find the game (like DOOM: The Dark Ages)
- Tap the 3 dots next to it
- Pick Advanced options
- Click Reset to clear data (no uninstall)
Fix 3: Launch .exe File via Xbox App
- Open the Xbox app and go to Library
- Click the three-dot icon next to the game
- Select Manage > go to Files
- Click Browse to open the game folder
- Find and run DOOM: The Dark Ages.exe to launch the game
