"It's Basically Like a Sequel" Doom: The Dark Ages Director Hypes Upcoming DLC

"It's Basically Like a Sequel" Doom: The Dark Ages Director Hypes Upcoming DLC

From GameRant (Written by Michael Brandon Ingram) on | OpenCritic

Doom: The Dark Ages director Hugo Martin is getting fans excited about the new DLC coming for the run-and-gun shooter, suggesting it will feel like a brand-new game. The newest entry in the beloved shooter series from developer id Software made waves following its release, seeing praise from fans and critics alike. Doom: The Dark Ages quickly became the biggest release in the developer's history, amassing 3 million players within just a week of its launch and winning "Innovation in Accessibility" at the 2025 Game Awards. The game has also received multiple updates with new content after its debut.

Doom: The Dark Ages brought some big changes to the franchise's reboot series with its launch in May 2025. Developer id Software put a heavy focus on melee combat within the game, giving the Doom Slayer new weapons like gauntlets, a mace, and a flail to mow down enemies. The developer continued to push out new updates for Dark Ages following its release, adding the Ripatorium as an endless arena with increasingly powerful enemies for players to fight. Now, the director for Doom: The Dark Ages is getting fans hyped up for the game's upcoming DLC.