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A trailer overview for DOOM: The Dark Ages features Hugo Martin, while developers of Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 discuss their approach to creating AAA games more efficiently. The article touches on strategies for smarter AAA game development.
Doom's new Chain Spear weapon seems to be dividing The Dark Ages' audience - "I'm like an hour in and I can't wait to get the shield back"
Players are divided on the new Chain Spear weapon in Doom: The Dark Ages - Revelations, with some finding it too complex and others struggling with its controls. Despite this, the expansion is generally well-received, with many praising its resemblance to a full sequel and its tribute to the Doom series' history. The game's director, Hugo Martin, acknowledged that the weapon may take time to master.
DOOM: The Dark Ages - Revelations Details
id Software is releasing more details about the upcoming Revelations DLC for DOOM: The Dark Ages. In a preview with IGN, id Software's Hugo Martin and Marty Stratton shared new information about the expansion.
DOOM: The Dark Ages - Revelations Revelations
id Software is sharing new details about the upcoming Revelations DLC for DOOM: The Dark Ages. In an IGN preview, id Software's Hugo Martin and Marty Stratton discussed the new content for the game, which was released last year.
DOOM: The Dark Ages - Revelations Preview — Rip and tear out of Purgatory
DOOM: The Dark Ages – Revelations, a premium expansion for DOOM: The Dark Ages, will launch on July 8, 2026, for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. This expansion places the Slayer in a frozen Purgatory, focusing on his backstory and introducing the new Chain Spear weapon for enhanced melee combat and mobility. It promises 10-12 hours of gameplay, with a focus on challenging combat and Metroidvania-style exploration.
Doom The Dark Ages' new Revelations DLC is "the culmination of 35 years of Doom" and movement is back
The new paid DLC for Doom: The Dark Ages, titled Revelations, is described as the culmination of 35 years of Doom, reintroducing a focus on movement with a new Chain Spear weapon. This 10-12 hour expansion includes campaign elements, endgame challenges like Master Levels and classic Doom 2 levels recreated on the new engine, and new enemies. id Software's Hugo Martin and Marty Stratton discussed the DLC's blend of tanky combat and movement-focused gameplay, its new hub area, and the challenging Uber Boss.
Hugo Martin on Doom: The Dark Ages DLC: 'We Wanted to Make This Content Since Doom 2016'
Doom: The Dark Ages | Revelations, an upcoming DLC for Doom: The Dark Ages, will launch on July 7 and features a new Chain Spear weapon with Metroidvania-inspired progression. The DLC is larger than Doom Eternal's combined DLCs and includes six new levels, new enemies, an "Uber Boss," and Master Arenas. Developers Hugo Martin and Marty Stratton highlighted the Chain Spear's depth and the inclusion of retro-style levels that explore the Doom Slayer's memories.
Doom: The Dark Ages - Revelations gives players even deadlier tools to work with
Doom: The Dark Ages - Revelations, the first DLC for the upcoming 2025 game, is set to release on July 7, 2026, for PC, Xbox Series X|S, and PlayStation 5. This expansion introduces a frozen hell setting, new enemies like the wizard and explosive hell knight variations, and a returning Arch-Vile. A key new mechanic is the chain spear, which combines grappling with melee combat, offering new offensive and traversal options alongside the returning shield. The DLC is roughly the size of both of Doom Eternal's expansions and features a split between base game content and challenging endgame content.
DOOM: The Dark Ages Goes Supersonic With New DLC Chain Spear
DOOM: The Dark Ages is releasing its first major DLC, Revelations, on July 7 for Xbox Series X|S and PC. This expansion adds a 10-12 hour story campaign, new arenas, and the versatile Chain Spear weapon, which introduces new attack and movement mechanics. Game Director Hugo Martin highlighted how the Chain Spear will allow players to "make the tanky Dark Ages Slayer fly" and offers significant depth and skill expression.
DOOM: The Dark Ages – Revelations is 10-12 Hours Long With A Dedicated End-Game
DOOM: The Dark Ages – Revelations, an upcoming paid expansion for id Software's latest DOOM entry, is set to release next week and will offer 10-12 hours of gameplay. This expansion is larger than DOOM Eternal's The Ancient Gods parts 1 and 2 combined and introduces new end-game content, including Master difficulty levels, challenge arenas, and classic Doom-inspired levels. The expansion will be available for Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, and PC for $19.99.
DOOM: The Dark Ages – Revelations – 15 Things You Need to Know Before Buying
id Software has revealed details about the upcoming expansion for DOOM: The Dark Ages, titled Revelations, launching July 7th for $19.99 on Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, and PC. The expansion is estimated to be 10-12 hours long and introduces the new Chain Spear weapon with various upgrade paths and combat mechanics. Revelations also features higher difficulty, new enemies, maze-like levels, and an "End Game" overlay with challenges and classic level revamps.
One Year Later, DOOM: The Dark Ages DLC Is Nowhere to Be Seen
One year after the release of DOOM: The Dark Ages, the promised campaign DLC has yet to launch, leaving players who purchased the Premium Edition frustrated. While the base game is now heavily discounted, the expansion, described by game director Hugo Martin as "basically like a sequel," remains unrevealed. Fans are debating the long wait on Reddit, with some understanding the complexities of game development and others expressing impatience.
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 wins 2025 Game of the Year from NAVGTR
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 won Game of the Year at the 25th annual NAVGTR Awards, also securing wins for Animation, Costume Design, Original Role Playing, Dramatic Score, Performance in a Drama, Use of Sound, and Writing. Death Stranding 2: On the Beach and DOOM: The Dark Ages were also among the top contenders. Sandfall led as the most awarded developer, while Sony Interactive Entertainment was the top publisher.
Resident Evil Requiem’s Star Wars-Level Pandering Drags the Whole Game Down
Resident Evil Requiem is criticized for its excessive reliance on nostalgia and callbacks to previous games, which detracts from new elements like the character Grace Ashcroft. The game's frequent references to past characters and events, such as Leon S. Kennedy, Albert Wesker, and Mr. X, are seen as pandering and a lack of confidence in original storytelling, drawing parallels to perceived missteps in recent Star Wars media.
Doom: The Dark Ages director says the upcoming DLC is 'basically like a sequel': 'It's just…
Doom: The Dark Ages game director Hugo Martin stated that the upcoming DLC is 'basically like a sequel' and is 'ginormous.' He described the DLC as being significantly different from the base game, implying a substantial amount of new content.
Doom: The Dark Ages' DLC is so big, it's "basically like a sequel"
Doom: The Dark Ages' game director Hugo Martin stated that the upcoming downloadable content is massive and feels like a sequel, offering players a significant amount of new content. He also hinted that the DLC will feature a spear-like weapon and will be distinct from the main game's mechanics. The base game has achieved over three million players since its release, reaching this milestone seven times faster than Doom Eternal.
