Update 4 Hotfix 1
The Revelations expansion launches with a new campaign chapter, the Chain Spear weapon, and a massive Ripatorium 3.0 overhaul alongside PS5 Pro PSSR support.
Key Changes
- 1Revelations campaign expansion featuring new levels, story, and demons
- 2New Chain Spear weapon with unique mastery and mobility mechanics
- 3Ripatorium 3.0 overhaul with 3 new arenas and Continuous Spawn mode
- 4PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution (PSSR) support for PS5 Pro
- 5PC upgrade to DLSS 4.5 with 5x and 6x Frame Generation support
- 6Dreadmace balance changes reducing damage against Superheavy demons
- 7Heaven Splitter stun duration reduced for all demons
- 8New knockback wing attack added to the Cyberdemon
- 9Legacy HUD Styles added to customize the UI like classic DOOM games
- 10Dynamic Resolution Scaling support added for DLSS, FSR, and XeSS on PC
All Changes
🌋Campaign Expansion(3)
- newRevelations: New campaign expansion 'Revelations' featuring new levels and story content
- newChain Spear: New weapon: Chain Spear, featuring a unique mastery-based combat system
- newDemons: Added new demons, including Leaders and Champions variants
🏟️Ripatorium 3.0(9)
- newRipatorium: Added 3 new arenas: Hell's Core, Osseus, and Classic
- newRipatorium: Added 6 new encounter presets curated by id Software
- changeRipatorium: Shortened average passcode length for easier encounter sharing
- newRipatorium: Added ability to save and load personal encounter presets
- newRipatorium: New Continuous Spawn mode allows waves to respawn without fully eliminating existing enemies
- newRipatorium: Added health and ammo configuration options (none, single-use, or 5-minute respawn timer)
- newRipatorium: New Berserk slider for no pickups, one-time use, 5-minute timer, or unlimited use
- newRipatorium: New BFC ammo slider allows configuration between 0-3 ammo
- newJukebox: Revelations tracks added to the Jukebox
⚔️Weapons & Balance(11)
- buffMelee: Increased responsiveness after melee attacks with Dreadmace, Flail, and Power Gauntlet
- buffFlail: Flail generates more armor drops on direct hits after Ignite and Engulf upgrades
- nerfDreadmace: Dreadmace direct hit damage reduced against Superheavy demons and Leaders
- nerfDreadmace: Dreadmace area damage reduced against Imp Stalkers and Hell Knights
- buffDreadmace: Increased speed of Execution animations using the Dreadmace
- nerfDreadmace: Melee pickups now provide reduced Dreadmace charge
- nerfHeaven Splitter: Reduced stun effect duration for all demons
- fixHeaven Splitter: Fixed bug where cooldown was not applied across different projectile types
- nerfSkullcrusher Ravager: Increased movement speed penalty for base weapon and Ignition/Slow Burn upgrades
- fixShredder: Fixed issue where Shredder wouldn't deal bonus headshot damage with Ricochet equipped
- buffAtlan: Removed delay when attempting to punch while sprinting
👹Enemies(7)
- newCyberdemon: Added a new knockback wing attack
- newEnemy AI: Added threat indicator for hitscan weapons
- changeEnemy AI: Enemy projectiles can no longer pass through other enemies
- changeAgaddon Hunter: Disabled player lock-on when the shield is active
- buffBaron: Increased aggression when coming out of a falter state
- fixHell Knight: Fixed issue where leap-pound attack could damage players twice
- fixCacodemon: Fixed laser projectiles occasionally firing at unintentionally high speeds
🖥️UI & Settings(6)
- newUI: Added HUD Styles to customize the interface to look like previous DOOM games
- newSettings: Added Perfect Dodge Window slider to adjust Chain Spear dash timing
- newUI: New Damage Direction Indicator on Mitigation toggle for blocks, parries, and dodges
- changeHUD: Melee pip icons now indicate which specific melee weapon is currently equipped
- changeDifficulty: Daze Duration slider now defaults to 100% on all difficulties (was 75% on Ultra-Violence+)
- newMenus: Added Fast Forward functionality to all Credits
🎮Performance & Graphics(3)
- newPlayStation 5 Pro: Added PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution (PSSR) support for PS5 Pro
- newPC: Upgraded to DLSS 4.5 with support for 5x and 6x Frame Generation modes
- newPC: DLSS, FSR, and XeSS now support dynamic resolution scaling on PC
Summary
Revelations Expansion
DOOM: The Dark Ages receives its first major campaign expansion, Revelations. This update introduces a new story chapter, the Chain Spear weapon system, and several new demon types. Players can also access the Ripatorium 3.0, which features three new arenas (Hell's Core, Osseus, and Classic) and deep customization options for encounter sharing and wave management.
Technical & Performance
This update brings significant technical upgrades, including PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution (PSSR) for PS5 Pro and DLSS 4.5 for PC. PC players now have access to dynamic resolution scaling across all major upscalers (DLSS, FSR, XeSS).
Balance & Gameplay
Extensive balance changes have been applied to the Slayer's arsenal. The Dreadmace has seen damage reductions against Superheavy demons, while the Heaven Splitter stun duration has been shortened. Enemy AI has been refined with new threat indicators for hitscan weapons and a new knockback attack for the Cyberdemon.