DOOM: The Dark Ages Gets Its First Campaign Expansion — Revelations
At the Xbox Games Showcase 2026 on June 7, id Software officially revealed DOOM: The Dark Ages — Revelations, the first campaign expansion for their 2025 hit. It launches July 7, 2026, less than two months away.
Game director Hugo Martin teased in a February video update that an expansion was in development and described it as "huge" and "basically like a sequel" to the base game. With the reveal now here, it's clear he wasn't exaggerating.
DLC At a Glance
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Title | DOOM: The Dark Ages — Revelations |
| Developer | id Software |
| Publisher | Bethesda Softworks |
| Base Game | DOOM: The Dark Ages (Released May 14, 2025) |
| DLC Release Date | July 7, 2026 |
| Platforms | PC, PS5, Xbox Series X/S |
| Standalone Price | $19.99 |
| Premium Edition Upgrade | $34.99 |
| Premium / Collector's Edition owners | Included at no extra cost |
| Game Pass subscribers | Separate purchase required |
| Xbox Play Anywhere | Supported (buy once, play on PC and Xbox) |
What's New in Revelations
| Category | Content |
|---|---|
| New Campaign | Full story expansion set in purgatory |
| New Weapon | Chain Spear |
| New Demons | Arch-vile and multiple new demon types |
| New Levels | Purgatory-themed environments with deeper puzzles |
| Returning Boss | Khan Maykr from Doom Eternal |
| Flashback Sequences | Glimpses into the Doom Slayer's past |
| Mysterious Ally | A new character aiding the Slayer |
| Ripatorium 3.0 | Free update for all players |
Story — The Slayer Falls Into His Own Mind
Revelations picks up with the Slayer wounded and betrayed, cast into a purgatory that exists within his own mind. Based on gameplay shown, this may represent the Slayer's first time in hell within The Dark Ages' timeline placement.
id Software's official synopsis:
""Wounded and betrayed, the Slayer is thrust into a merciless purgatory only escapable by confronting haunting truths and forging new strength with the help of a mysterious ally. He must ascend from the prison of his mind and fight an abomination of the gods to set his followers on the path to freedom." — id Software official synopsis
Where the base game centered on the shield and defensive, deliberate combat, Revelations shifts the dynamic with the Chain Spear, leaning into aggression and mobility as the defining new combat pillar.
New Weapon — The Chain Spear
The Chain Spear replaces the shield as the Slayer's signature tool in Revelations. It's an entirely new combat system built around mastery and momentum.
| Chain Spear Function | Description |
|---|---|
| Bullet Parry | Deflect incoming projectiles with the spear |
| Javelin Throw | Launch it at enemies from a distance |
| Grapple Hook | Yank enemies toward you, or pull yourself to them |
| Melee Chain | Close-range chain attacks |
The Chain Spear works in combination with returning weapons — the Super Shotgun, Skullcrusher, and Chainshot are all confirmed to be compatible — opening up entirely new combat combinations. id Software describes it as a system that "rewards mastery with enhanced power and mobility."
Ripatorium 3.0 — Free for All Players
Alongside Revelations, Ripatorium 3.0 ships as a free update to every DOOM: The Dark Ages player on July 7.
| Ripatorium 3.0 Feature | Who Gets It |
|---|---|
| Deeper customization options | All players — free |
| Improved pass code generation | All players — free |
| Save and load personal presets | All players — free |
| 3 new maps | Revelations DLC owners only |
| New demons (Ripatorium) | Revelations DLC owners only |
| Fully upgraded new weapons | Revelations DLC owners only |
Pricing Breakdown
| Option | Price |
|---|---|
| Revelations DLC (standalone) | $19.99 |
| Premium Edition Upgrade | $34.99 |
| Premium Edition / Collector's Bundle owners | Free |
| Game Pass subscribers | Must purchase separately |
Xbox Play Anywhere: Buy once on PC (Microsoft Store) or Xbox, play on both platforms at no extra cost.
Note: DOOM: The Dark Ages is included in Xbox Game Pass and PC Game Pass, but Revelations is not. Game Pass subscribers will need to purchase the DLC separately.
Pick up the base game or Revelations on Steam:
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GamePeak Verdict
Revelations is shaping up to be exactly what Hugo Martin promised — not a bite-sized DLC, but an expansion that functions more like a sequel. The Chain Spear alone represents a meaningful mechanical departure from the base game's shield-centric design, and the return of Khan Maykr alongside new story content gives lore-invested players plenty to dig into.
If you own the Premium Edition, there's nothing to do but wait for July 7. If you're on the base game, $19.99 for what Martin described as "huge" and "basically like a sequel" is straightforward value. And even if you skip the DLC entirely, Ripatorium 3.0 still lands for free.
DOOM: The Dark Ages — Revelations releases July 7, 2026 on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S.