DOOM: The Dark Ages | Revelations DLC Launches July 7 — Khan Maykr Returns

21 Days Out — The Slayer Returns July 7

On July 7, 2026, DOOM: The Dark Ages gets its first campaign expansion: Revelations. Revealed at Xbox Games Showcase 2026, the DLC brings back DOOM Eternal's main antagonist Khan Maykr, adds a brand-new weapon called the Chain Spear, and expands the arena challenge mode with Ripatorium 3.0. If you haven't picked up the base game yet, now is the best time to jump in.

Game Overview

What's in Revelations

1. Khan Maykr Returns

DOOM Eternal's archvillain Khan Maykr makes her comeback in Revelations. After being wounded and betrayed, the Slayer is thrust into a merciless purgatory and must work with a mysterious new ally to escape.

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"Our flock has been led astray by your acts of defiance. They follow you now." — Revelations trailer

2. New Weapon: Chain Spear

The Chain Spear is a mid-to-close-range weapon with a unique mastery system — the more you master its mechanics, the greater your power and mobility bonus during combat.

3. Ripatorium 3.0

The beloved arena challenge mode gets a major overhaul:

• ▶New DLC content: 3 new maps, new demons, fully upgraded new weapons
• ▶Deeper customization options
• ▶Improved pass code generation
• ▶Save and load personal presets

4. New Levels, Demons, and Mysteries

Revelations adds new campaign levels with deeper puzzle design, new demon types, and expanded lore mysteries that expand the Slayer's saga.

DOOM: The Dark Ages — Base Game Recap

DOOM: The Dark Ages is the prequel to DOOM (2016) and DOOM Eternal, set in a dark medieval war against Hell. The Slayer fights as the super weapon of gods and kings across ruined castles, battlefields, dark forests, and hellscapes.

Signature Features

• ▶Shield Saw: An iconic new weapon combining defense and offense
• ▶Mecha Dragon: Take to the skies in airborne combat sequences
• ▶Atlan Mech: Pilot a massive mech to crush demon hordes
• ▶Expanded Glory Kills: More visceral and varied execution system
• ▶Largest id Software Levels to Date: Sprawling environments built for exploration and combat

Steam Player Stats

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Critical Reception

Steam reviews remain at 88% Very Positive across 40,000+ reviews — one of the highest sustained scores for an id Software title.

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"Id has once again proven they don't miss." — IGN

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"The Dark Ages is lightning in a bottle." — GamingBolt

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"A Masterclass of FPS Gameplay and Design." — Impulse Gamer

Since the Revelations reveal at Xbox Games Showcase 2026, community reaction has been overwhelmingly positive around Khan Maykr's return and the Chain Spear's unique mastery-based combat loop.

Edition Comparison & Buying Guide

Who Should Buy What

• ▶Game Pass subscribers: The base game is already included in Game Pass — grab just the DLC upgrade for $34.99
• ▶New Steam buyers: The Premium Edition at $99.99 is the best value, locking in DLC access before release
• ▶Existing base game owners on Steam: Buy the Premium Upgrade DLC for $34.99

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Buy on Steam: store.steampowered.com/app/3017860

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PlayStation Store: playstation.com — DOOM: The Dark Ages

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Xbox / Game Pass: xbox.com — DOOM: The Dark Ages

PC System Requirements

GamePeak Verdict

DOOM: The Dark Ages delivered one of the best FPS experiences of 2025, and Revelations looks set to raise the bar further with a story-driven campaign expansion, a skill-ceiling weapon in the Chain Spear, and the most ambitious Ripatorium yet.

Whether you're a returning Slayer or a newcomer to the franchise, the window before the July 7 DLC launch is the ideal time to grab the base game and dive in. Game Pass subscribers in particular have no excuse — the base game is already waiting for you.

GamePeak Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ — Essential for any FPS fan