DOOM — patch notes and updates
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| Update | Date | Excerpt / source |
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| DOOM: The Dark Ages | Official Launch Trailer | 2025-05-09 | Enjoy the Official Launch Trailer for DOOM: The Dark Ages Stand And Fight as the super weapon of gods and kings, shred enemies with devastating favorites like the Super Shotgun while also wielding a variety of new bone-chewing weapons, including the versatile Shield Saw. Players will stand and fight on the demon-infested battlefields in the vicious, grounded combat the original DOOM is famous for. Take flight atop the new fierce Mecha Dragon, stand tall in a massive Atlan mech, and beat demons to a pulp with the newly enhanced glory kill system. Only the Slayer has the power to wield these devastating tools of mayhem. Coming May 15, 2025. Pre |
| DOOM: The Dark Ages - Gameplay Deep Dive | 2025-01-24 | Join Marty, Hugo and the team at id Software as we journey into our first gameplay deep dive for DOOM: The Dark Ages! Coming May 15, 2025. Pre-order now for up to 2-days Early Access! For a full transcript of the above video, click here. Check out this article for PC Minimum Specs. For those looking to preorder the physical Collector's Bundle, click here for the North America Gear Store and here for the International Gear Store. For a summary of everything discussed in this gameplay deep dive, click here. |
| Minor Update | 2024-04-11 | Minor technical update today to preserve backend stability. |
| DOOM Chroma Support Added | 2018-03-29 | Hey all, Today we've released an update for DOOM that enables Razer Chroma device support. Here are the effects and events: https://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/11117432/357f3acf639434fea4f7f5deb3d0e64ebbea37a1.jpg |
| DOOM Chroma Support Added | 2018-03-29 | Hey all, Today we've released an update for DOOM that enables Razer Chroma device support. Here are the effects and events: https://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/11117432/357f3acf639434fea4f7f5deb3d0e64ebbea37a1.jpg |
| DOOM – Update 6.66, All DLC Unlocked + Free Weekend | 2017-07-20 | http://cdn.akamai.steamstatic.com/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/11117432/1141f009808d278165dc367bf4535ddf63c1d9a0.jpg Hey all! We're thrilled to announce that our Free Weekend for DOOM on Steam has begun! Play the first two levels of the campaign, plus all of multiplayer and SnapMap game modes. That includes the brand new Update 6.66, which unlocks all DLC content for free, revamps the game's progression, and adds bug fixes and improvements. For full patch details, be sure to read our DOOM FAQ . Steam Free Weekend Start: 12PM CT on Thursday 7/20 End: 3PM CT on Sunday 07/23 Update 6.66 Patch Notes: Multiplayer: Fixed an issue where textur |
| DOOM – Update 6.66, All DLC Unlocked + Free Weekend | 2017-07-20 | http://cdn.akamai.steamstatic.com/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/11117432/1141f009808d278165dc367bf4535ddf63c1d9a0.jpg Hey all! We're thrilled to announce that our Free Weekend for DOOM on Steam has begun! Play the first two levels of the campaign, plus all of multiplayer and SnapMap game modes. That includes the brand new Update 6.66, which unlocks all DLC content for free, revamps the game's progression, and adds bug fixes and improvements. For full patch details, be sure to read our DOOM FAQ . Steam Free Weekend Start: 12PM CT on Thursday 7/20 End: 3PM CT on Sunday 07/23 Update 6.66 Patch Notes: Multiplayer: Fixed an issue where textur |
| Team Deathmatch & Deathmatch Playlists Returning | 2016-12-15 | http://cdn.akamai.steamstatic.com/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/11117432/9e10030bbaa0c23eb60a18269a5b89e607c62cd6.jpg Based on your feedback, Team Deathmatch & Deathmatch will be back as their own DOOM MP playlists starting Friday, December 16. They will join the existing Team Play Mix and FFA Play Mix playlists. As always, thank you all for your continued feedback and support. We look forward to hearing your thoughts after the playlist update on Friday. |
| Team Deathmatch & Deathmatch Playlists Returning | 2016-12-15 | http://cdn.akamai.steamstatic.com/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/11117432/9e10030bbaa0c23eb60a18269a5b89e607c62cd6.jpg Based on your feedback, Team Deathmatch & Deathmatch will be back as their own DOOM MP playlists starting Friday, December 16. They will join the existing Team Play Mix and FFA Play Mix playlists. As always, thank you all for your continued feedback and support. We look forward to hearing your thoughts after the playlist update on Friday. |
| DOOM - Bloodfall Available Now! | 2016-12-14 | http://cdn.akamai.steamstatic.com/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/11117432/656b41f41dccca9b15cea1b4c1f0a205efd43fca.jpg Update: 12/15 Based on your feedback, Team Deathmatch & Deathmatch will be back as their own DOOM MP playlists starting Friday, December 16, to join Team Play Mix and FFA Play Mix. Thank you for your continued feedback and support! -- Today, we’ve released Bloodfall (a day early!), the next multiplayer DLC for DOOM. Bloodfall is the third and final DLC pack, bringing three new diverse maps, a Grenade Launcher weapon, the new Cultist armor set, and more to the game’s fast paced multiplayer. You’ll also be able to transfo |
| DOOM - Bloodfall Available Now! | 2016-12-14 | http://cdn.akamai.steamstatic.com/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/11117432/656b41f41dccca9b15cea1b4c1f0a205efd43fca.jpg Update: 12/15 Based on your feedback, Team Deathmatch & Deathmatch will be back as their own DOOM MP playlists starting Friday, December 16, to join Team Play Mix and FFA Play Mix. Thank you for your continued feedback and support! -- Today, we’ve released Bloodfall (a day early!), the next multiplayer DLC for DOOM. Bloodfall is the third and final DLC pack, bringing three new diverse maps, a Grenade Launcher weapon, the new Cultist armor set, and more to the game’s fast paced multiplayer. You’ll also be able to transfo |
| Free Update 5 Coming Today - Release Notes | 2016-12-07 | http://cdn.akamai.steamstatic.com/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/11117432/547062ac367880544ad23b1c6c85db0b11a8dadf.jpg Today we are releasing Free Update 5, delivering even more of your top-requested features for DOOM. (We anticipate the update will be available at 12pm ET. Servers will be offline during the maintenance window and will reopen at approximately 4pm ET.) Read on for the full list of fixes, improvements and features for Free Update 5. Free Update 5 Release Notes Multiplayer Added new game mode, Infernal Run Teams fight to obtain the ball and score in the opponent’s goal Added Bots for multiplayer Bots are available on origina |
| Free Update 5 Coming Today - Release Notes | 2016-12-07 | http://cdn.akamai.steamstatic.com/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/11117432/547062ac367880544ad23b1c6c85db0b11a8dadf.jpg Today we are releasing Free Update 5, delivering even more of your top-requested features for DOOM. (We anticipate the update will be available at 12pm ET. Servers will be offline during the maintenance window and will reopen at approximately 4pm ET.) Read on for the full list of fixes, improvements and features for Free Update 5. Free Update 5 Release Notes Multiplayer Added new game mode, Infernal Run Teams fight to obtain the ball and score in the opponent’s goal Added Bots for multiplayer Bots are available on origina |
| DOOM - Hell Followed Now Available | 2016-10-27 | http://cdn.akamai.steamstatic.com/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/11117432/880c6c843c0cbdef2286c3e559af750793985faa.jpg Hell Followed, the second DLC multiplayer content pack for DOOM, is out now! Adding even more to the game’s fast-paced multiplayer, Hell Followed includes three new maps, the new Reaper weapon, new Hack Modules and Taunts, and Threat Pulse, a new equipment item that scans for nearby enemies. We’re also adding the fan-favorite Cacodemon as a new player-controlled demon for multiplayer. Transform into the Cacodemon to take down enemies with blasts of bile and lethal tongue lashes. Here’s a look at what’s included with Hell |
| DOOM - Hell Followed Now Available | 2016-10-27 | http://cdn.akamai.steamstatic.com/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/11117432/880c6c843c0cbdef2286c3e559af750793985faa.jpg Hell Followed, the second DLC multiplayer content pack for DOOM, is out now! Adding even more to the game’s fast-paced multiplayer, Hell Followed includes three new maps, the new Reaper weapon, new Hack Modules and Taunts, and Threat Pulse, a new equipment item that scans for nearby enemies. We’re also adding the fan-favorite Cacodemon as a new player-controlled demon for multiplayer. Transform into the Cacodemon to take down enemies with blasts of bile and lethal tongue lashes. Here’s a look at what’s included with Hell |
| Free Update 4 Available Now - Release Notes | 2016-10-19 | DOOM's Free Update 4 is available now and brings a bunch of exciting new additions to the game, including Arcade Mode, new multiplayer modes, and classic DOOM modules in SnapMap! Here's a list of what's new: http://cdn.akamai.steamstatic.com/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/11117432/8ea1baeee31eff2951af2bc991182d991451ee84.jpg Single Player Arcade Mode Return to the critically-acclaimed single player campaign in this new game mode that has you competing against your friends and players from around the world for the highest scores. Fight like hell against demon hordes, with a fully unlocked arsenal of guns, Praetor suit upgrades, and runes. |
| Free Update 4 Available Now - Release Notes | 2016-10-19 | DOOM's Free Update 4 is available now and brings a bunch of exciting new additions to the game, including Arcade Mode, new multiplayer modes, and classic DOOM modules in SnapMap! Here's a list of what's new: http://cdn.akamai.steamstatic.com/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/11117432/8ea1baeee31eff2951af2bc991182d991451ee84.jpg Single Player Arcade Mode Return to the critically-acclaimed single player campaign in this new game mode that has you competing against your friends and players from around the world for the highest scores. Fight like hell against demon hordes, with a fully unlocked arsenal of guns, Praetor suit upgrades, and runes. |
| Get the official DOOM sountrack | 2016-09-29 | Created by Mick Gordon, the DOOM Original Soundtrack includes completely rearranged and composed tracks from the game, one new track from id Software’s Chris Hite, a new remixed track from id Software’s Chad Mossholder, and a few other surprises for the fans. Spanning 31 tracks and 128 minutes, the soundtrack is organized into four distinct chapters (I. DOGMA, II. DEMIGOD, III. DAKHMA, IV. DOOM) that follow the DOOM Marine’s path of destruction, culminating in his relentless fight against the demons of Hell. The DOOM Original Soundtrack is available now on the official Bethesda Softworks YouTube Channel, as well as iTunes, Spotify, and Google |
| Get the official DOOM sountrack | 2016-09-29 | Created by Mick Gordon, the DOOM Original Soundtrack includes completely rearranged and composed tracks from the game, one new track from id Software’s Chris Hite, a new remixed track from id Software’s Chad Mossholder, and a few other surprises for the fans. Spanning 31 tracks and 128 minutes, the soundtrack is organized into four distinct chapters (I. DOGMA, II. DEMIGOD, III. DAKHMA, IV. DOOM) that follow the DOOM Marine’s path of destruction, culminating in his relentless fight against the demons of Hell. The DOOM Original Soundtrack is available now on the official Bethesda Softworks YouTube Channel, as well as iTunes, Spotify, and Google |
| Free Update 3 Available Now - Release Notes | 2016-09-22 | DOOM's Free Update 3 is now live! The new update includes the much requested multiplayer features including Deathmatch and the ability to set up private matches. Here are the full release notes for today's update. http://cdn.akamai.steamstatic.com/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/11117432/9e10030bbaa0c23eb60a18269a5b89e607c62cd6.jpg Multiplayer New Features Deathmatch – New Deathmatch free-for-all multiplayer mode now available. Private Matches – Players are now able to create their own private matches in multiplayer. When setting up your matches, you can determine the modes, maps, length of play time, and other match settings. Campaign Fix |