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DOOM: The Dark Ages' Revelations DLC is available now, while id Software has lost roughly half its staff in a Microsoft restructuring and original series composer Bobby Prince has died.
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Jul 13
id Software released the Revelations DLC for DOOM: The Dark Ages on July 7, 2026. The expansion introduces the Chain Spear, a weapon that doubles as a grappling hook, and is structured as a base campaign of about 60 percent of the total playtime followed by endgame content including new routes, challenge arenas, and high-difficulty Master Arenas. The base game, a prequel to DOOM (2016) and DOOM Eternal, launched in May 2025 with heavier, more strategic combat.
Days before the DLC launch, Microsoft's Xbox division cut approximately 3,200 jobs over the next year, with id Software hit particularly hard. Reports from Game Developer and Game Informer, cited by multiple outlets, indicate that roughly half of id Software's staff has been laid off, with 95 layoffs from an estimated 185 employees. Veteran developers including principal concept artist Colin Geller, animator Chris Street, and principal programmer Dustin Land have confirmed their departures. The quality assurance department was reportedly devastated. ZeniMax Media, the parent company, said it will shift strategy to focus on major franchises including DOOM, Quake, and Wolfenstein.
Bobby Prince, the composer behind the soundtracks of the original Doom, Doom II, Wolfenstein 3D, and other early first-person shooters, died on June 16, 2026. His Doom soundtrack was added to the U.S. Library of Congress National Recording Registry in May 2026. Separately, a fan project released a video on July 10, 2026, claiming to run DOOM on YouTube, allowing free camera movement but with automated shooting, creating a rail shooter experience.
Key facts
- DLC release date
- July 7, 2026 (July 8 Japan time) ↗
- New weapon in Revelations DLC
- Chain Spear, a melee tool and grappling hook ↗
- DLC structure
- Base campaign (60% of playtime) plus endgame activities unlocked with a Master Key ↗
- id Software staff cuts
- Approximately half of id Software's staff laid off, with 95 layoffs from an estimated 185 employees ↗
- Bobby Prince death
- Died June 16, 2026; his Doom soundtrack was added to Library of Congress National Recording Registry in May 2026 ↗
- DOOM runs on YouTube
- Fan project released a video on July 10, 2026, allowing free camera movement but automated shooting, creating a rail shooter experience ↗
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Jul 26
Space Rock Games and UNIKAT Label released Doomsday Diner on Steam on July 24, 2026. The game is a management simulation set in a post-apocalyptic world where the player runs the only operating hot dog stand. Customers order eccentric hot dogs, and the kitchen uses physics simulation, causing unexpected incidents during cooking. Players must complete orders within a time limit while also fending off raiders who attack the shop for profit. The player can use a gun to deal with raiders but must continue cooking at the same time. After closing, the player cleans the shop, including disposing of thug corpses. Money earned from sales can upgrade cooking equipment and weapons for more efficient management. The game is priced at 1,000 yen on Steam, with a 15% launch discount to 850 yen running until August 7, 2026. User reviews have praised the BGM and art style, with some comparing the atmosphere to Fallout and Borderlands.
Jul 18
The expansion DLC 'Revelations' for DOOM: The Dark Ages launched on July 8, 2026, and has received high review scores across platforms, with Metascores of 89 on PC, 90 on PS5, and 91 on Xbox Series X. Critics praise the new Chain Spear weapon, the level design, and the story, calling it the culmination of the recent trilogy. Backtracking drew some criticism.
Jul 13
A YouTube channel released a video on July 10, 2026, claiming to run DOOM on the platform. The video allows free camera movement using WASD on PC, but shooting and movement are automated, creating a rail shooter experience. Enemies appear and fall automatically, and the atmosphere of the original game is recreated. The project is a technical curiosity rather than a full port.
Jul 6
Microsoft's Xbox division is undergoing a large-scale restructuring that will cut approximately 3,200 jobs over the next year, part of a broader layoff of about 4,800 employees across the company. As part of the reorganization, ZeniMax Media will shift its strategy to focus on major franchises including Fallout, The Elder Scrolls, DOOM, Quake, and Wolfenstein, according to a Bloomberg report cited by multiple outlets. The restructuring has hit id Software, the studio behind DOOM and Quake, particularly hard. Reports from Game Developer and Game Informer, cited by GIGAZINE and GameSpark, indicate that roughly half of id Software's staff has been laid off, with former Bethesda executive Jeff Gardiner reporting 95 layoffs out of an estimated 185 employees. Veteran developers including principal concept artist Colin Geller, animator Chris Street, and principal programmer Dustin Land have confirmed their departures. The quality assurance department was reportedly devastated. Arkane Studios in Lyon is also under review, with Microsoft considering strategic options including a sale or spin-out, though French labor laws may slow the process. Xbox CEO Asha Sharma told employees in an internal memo that no announced first-party titles will be cancelled.
Jul 1
id Software will release the campaign expansion 'DOOM: The Dark Ages - Revelations' on July 8 Japan time (July 7 local time). The DLC introduces the Chain Spear, a new weapon that functions as both a melee tool and a movement device with dash and grapple hook abilities. The expansion is structured in two layers: a base campaign of roughly 60 percent of the total playtime, followed by endgame content that makes up the remaining 40 percent. The base campaign includes four stages - Upper Hell, Ice Hell, Bone Hell, and Oceas - plus a hub called Sentinel. After clearing the final boss, players obtain a Master Key that unlocks endgame activities such as new routes through existing levels, high-difficulty challenge arenas called Crater Suit Encounters, a score-based Slayer Trial mode, playable classic DOOM levels, and endgame-specific upgrades. Clearing all endgame content allows access to an Uber Boss and four ultra-high-difficulty Master Arenas. The total playtime is estimated at 10 to 12 hours. Game director Hugo Martin said the DLC is 'the best DOOM experience we've ever made' and 'the culmination of the past 30 years.'
Jun 19
Bobby Prince, the composer behind the soundtracks of classic first-person shooters including 'Doom', 'Doom II', 'Wolfenstein 3D', 'Rise of the Triad', and 'Duke Nukem 3D', died on June 16, 2026. His work on the 'Doom' soundtrack was added to the U.S. Library of Congress National Recording Registry in May 2026.
Jun 7
During the Xbox Games Showcase 2026 on June 8, id Software and Bethesda Softworks announced the large downloadable content Revelations for DOOM: The Dark Ages. The DLC will release on July 7, 2026, for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S. The base game, a prequel to DOOM (2016) and DOOM Eternal, launched in May 2025 and shifted the series' combat to a heavier, more strategic style, positioning the Doom Slayer as a tank. Revelations introduces a new weapon, the Chain Spear, which can stab enemies and function as a grappling hook for dynamic movement. The story takes the Slayer to an ice-covered world where, wounded and betrayed, he gains new powers with help from mysterious allies. The trailer shown at the event previewed new areas and enemies. The DLC is also listed for Xbox on PC and Xbox Cloud.
Jun 2
The Russo Brothers posted a cryptic Instagram image of Latveria's coat of arms, hinting at a surprise related to 'Avengers: Doomsday' during their SXSW London appearance on June 2. The post tags Marvel Studios and the official Avengers account, fueling speculation that the surprise could be the first public trailer for the film.