DOOM: The Dark Ages Adds New Chain Spear DLC
Originally published Jul 1, 2026
By Will Fulton, XBOX Wire Editor · Xbox Wire
AI-generated summary based on Xbox Wire · Aggregated by GamingCurve · Human-reviewed and approved on Jul 1, 2026
Key points
- Revelations is the first major DLC for DOOM: The Dark Ages, launching on July 7.
- The Chain Spear replaces the Slayer's shield and introduces new movement and combat options.
- The DLC includes a story campaign, new arenas, and content for the Ripatorium, adding 10-12 hours of gameplay.
- Revelations supports XBOX Play Anywhere and is available for XBOX Series X|S and PC.
- The Chain Spear combines fast movement with the tanky combat style of DOOM: The Dark Ages.
DOOM: The Dark Ages is set to receive its first major DLC, titled Revelations, on July 7. The expansion introduces the Chain Spear, a new weapon that replaces the Slayer's shield and offers enhanced movement and combat mechanics. Revelations adds around 10-12 hours of gameplay, including a story campaign, new arenas, and content for the Ripatorium. The DLC is available for XBOX Series X|S and PC, with support for XBOX Play Anywhere. The Chain Spear allows players to incorporate faster, more dynamic movement options while retaining the tankier combat style introduced in DOOM: The Dark Ages. Game Director Hugo Martin described the weapon as a culmination of 35 years of DOOM, featuring a dash and grapple hook to enhance gameplay.
Read the original story: Xbox Wire — by Will Fulton, XBOX Wire Editor