DOOM: The Dark Ages Returns to Legendary Speed with Revelations DLC

DOOM: The Dark Ages made a bold proposal by combining brutal violence with a handy shield and an effective blocking system, and was generally well received. However, many fans felt that the unique speed and chaos offered by the series' previous game, DOOM Eternal, was missing from this new title. Bethesda and id Software aim to fill this gap with the game's new expansion pack, Revelations. The producers explicitly state that this expansion aims to complete the experience by bringing back the speed frenzy of 2020, rather than changing the game's current foundations.

The most significant innovation of the Revelations expansion is the new 'Spear' tool, which will radically change the game's mobility and aggressiveness. This new equipment allows players to constantly move by leaping, swinging, and gliding from one end of the arena to the other, turning every encounter into a festival of speed. This mechanic does not completely eliminate the shield-based strategy players were previously used to, but rather blends with it, allowing them to create a completely new and fluid gameplay style. Players will be able to freely determine their own playstyle, whether by defending with the shield or by advancing quickly and aggressively with the spear.

Regarding the weapon arsenal, the studio states that they currently have no plans to add anything new, expressing that the existing inventory is already quite extensive and sufficient. However, it is stated that the spear will be the most fundamental piece deeply affecting both the story and the gameplay, and there will be a special skill tree for this tool. This skill tree will allow players to personalize their combat styles with active and passive upgrades, taking the spear out of being just a tool and placing it at the center of the game.

In terms of content, this expansion will have quite a generous size; it is planned to offer approximately 12 hours of gameplay. The producers explained that Revelations can be thought of as combining DOOM Eternal's two separate expansions into a single package and will offer players a unique adventure. Additionally, taking into account the criticism regarding the secret objects marked on the map in the main part of the game, they removed these markers this time. Now it will be necessary to investigate every corner thoroughly and explore in the old-fashioned way to find hidden content, which will make the game even more challenging.

This package, in which six new regions will be explored by players, also offers replayability elements such as special abilities that will unlock after completing the campaign and areas that cannot be reached during the first game. Visually and technically, the game manages to maintain a high quality and performance balance with the power of the Id Tech engine. With all these innovations and improvements, DOOM: The Dark Ages - Revelations will be released on PC and console platforms on July 7 to bring back that speed and chaos fans have been waiting for.