Just when you thought it was safe to put down the shield-chainsaw, id Software and Bethesda Softworks have crashed the party to remind us that the grind never stops. Fresh off the press from the Xbox Games Showcase, a brutal new chapter in the Slayer’s saga has been officially unmasked.
Get your PC, Xbox Series X|S, or PS5 ready, because DOOM: The Dark Ages | Revelations is officially launching on July 7.
If you missed the adrenaline-pumping 4K announcement trailer, check your pulse, pull up a chair, and prepare to rip and tear through the details below.
Welcome to Purgatory: The Story of Revelations
Revelations is a hefty, premium campaign expansion picking up after the events of the base game. This time around, our favourite unidirectional force of nature finds himself in a bit of a tight spot. Wounded, betrayed, and trapped in a psychological purgatory, the Doom Slayer has to navigate a prison built from his own mind.
To break free and lead his followers to salvation, he’ll have to forge an alliance with a mysterious entity and go toe-to-toe with an absolute abomination of the gods. Expect a dark, atmospheric dive into the Slayer’s lore alongside deeper environmental puzzles, brand-new level designs, and some seriously horrific new demon types to turn into paste.
The New Arsenal: Enter the Chain Spear
You didn’t think id Software would drop a major expansion without giving us a shiny new toy to paint the walls red with, did you?
Say hello to the Chain Spear.
This devastating new weapon opens up a completely new dimension of combat. Built for players who love high skill ceilings and intense mobility, the Chain Spear allows for rapid dash-evasions, brutal close-range stabs, and highly satisfying combat loops that reward absolute mastery. The trailer gives a tantalising 4K glimpse of it in action, and it looks every bit as fluid and punishing as you’d expect.
Free Update: Ripatorium 3.0
Dropping right alongside the DLC on July 7 is the Ripatorium 3.0 update, which is completely free for all existing DOOM: The Dark Ages players.
This update overhauls the game’s customizable arena challenge mode, introducing:
- Deeper arena customisation options.
- Improved passcode generation for sharing custom arenas with the community.
- The ability to save and load personal presets.
Bonus for Expansion Owners: If you conquer the Revelations story campaign, you’ll automatically unlock three brand-new maps, exclusive demons, and fully upgraded weapons to experiment with inside the new Ripatorium.
Pricing and Availability
Ready to jump back into the meat grinder? Here is how you can access the expansion when it drops next month:
| Edition / Purchase Method | Price | Access Details |
| Premium Edition / Collector’s Bundle | Included | Included at no extra cost at launch |
| Standalone Expansion DLC | $19.99 / £15.99 (approx.) | Available for purchase on July 7 |
| Premium Upgrade (For Base Game Owners) | $34.99 | Available now to secure day-one access |
Note: While the base game is available on Xbox Game Pass, the standalone Revelations DLC will require a separate purchase unless you upgrade to the Premium Edition.
Mark your calendars for July 7, stock up on caffeine, and get ready for the ultimate metal-fueled gauntlet. Hell is waiting.
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