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DOOM: The Dark Ages
DOOM: The Dark Ages
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Jul 29, 2026 · 1d ago

Update 4 Hotfix 2

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Update 4 Hotfix 2 focuses on balancing the Skullcrusher Ravager and Tormentor, fixing critical save-breaking bugs in Osseus, and resolving various clipping and UI issues.

Buffs2

  • Chain SpearHaste:Fixed an issue where triggering Haste would disable the Dash Pass upgrade.
  • Xal’Goroth the ImprisonedHoly Swarm Shield Rune:Fixed daggers not spawning when parrying projectiles.

Nerfs1

  • TormentorChain Spear Meathook Orbit Upgrade:Added diminishing returns to orbit time and angle against Heavy/Superheavy demons and Henchmen upon consecutive uses.

Bug fixes6

  • Chain SpearFixed a bug where combining Glory Strikes/Executions with a second slash would cause the player model to lose its hands.
  • Osseus
    • Fixed a critical bug where using the Confessional Stone in End Game could permanently break player saves.
    • Fixed floor clipping in the middle-left of the arena and Archvile teleportation bugs.
  • Xal’Goroth the ImprisonedGlory Strike:Fixed an issue where players could fall through the floor when performing a Glory Strike.
  • General
    • Fixed various UI issues including Melee Pips visibility, blank QR codes, and Shield HUD elements.
    • Fixed a rare crash during Atlan gameplay sequences.

Other changes2

  • DreadmaceRiposte:The backhand swing now plays first when the Riposte upgrade is active and a second swing is available.
  • OsseusUpdated Cyberdemon spawn conditions and roles in the End Game Praetor Fight to increase impact.

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DOOM: The Dark Ages · Jul 29, 2026
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Patch history

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  1. Update 4 Hotfix 1Jul 14, 2026 · 2w

    Hotfix 1 for Update 4 addresses critical progression blockers in Hell's Core and Osseus, fixes Chain Spear input bugs, and improves game stability.

  2. Update 2.2Oct 15, 2025 · 9mo

    Update 2.2 focuses on handheld optimizations, Steam Deck verification, extensive bug fixes, and combat tuning to prevent enemy respawns during boss fights.

    +31
  3. Update 2.1 Hotfix 1Sep 4, 2025 · 10mo

    Update 2.1 Hotfix 1 focuses on stability, quality-of-life improvements for loadouts, and significant balance reverts for enemies and weapons, alongside various encounter tweaks across multiple maps.

    +9
  4. Update 2.1Aug 18, 2025 · 11mo

    Minor update addressing resolution scaling jitter and VRS setting application.

  5. June 2025 PC Update HotfixJun 23, 2025 · 13mo

    June 2025 PC Update Hotfix updates recommended driver messaging in the game launcher.

  6. Update 1 Hotfix Release NotesJun 12, 2025 · 13mo

    Update 1 Hotfix addresses visual graininess/blurriness and acknowledges an ongoing investigation into a PS5 achievement bug.

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