- "Через несколько лет может начаться кровавая баня": Игроки вспомнили предостережение Филу Спенсеру о будущем Xbox - 16 September 2026
Критика Xbox Game Pass со стороны бывшего продюсера DOOM: The Dark Ages Эндрю Уиллиса привлекла внимание игроков к любопытной переписке Фила Спенсера с одним из сотрудников Microsoft . Ещё в марте 2021 года программный архитектор Xbox Жан-Эмиль Эльен пытался выяснить, как компания собирается оценивать работу своих студий в условиях ставки на подписочную модель, и опасался, что смена приоритетов обернётся для команд "кровавой баней" .
- DOOM: The Dark Ages перманентно подешевела - 16 September 2026
Bethesda Softworks навсегда снизила стоимость DOOM: The Dark Ages . Цену базовой версии сократили с 70 до 50 долларов на всех платформах, расширенное издание подешевело со 100 до 70 долларов . Подписчикам Xbox Game Pass предлагается приобрести шутер за 40 и 55 долларов соответственно.
- "A dried husk of a product": former Doom producer berates Microsoft for making Halo a "mid-tier" game and mourns the "financialisation" of AAA - 16 September 2026
Former Doom: The Dark Ages producer Andrew Willis has shared tuppence on the state of the blockbuster videogame trade, arguing that the biggest companies and most popular series are going through a familiar "cycle" whereby the moneyfolk finally displace the creatives, and start messing games up in the name of short-term returns. He reckons that the likes of Halo are well on their way to becoming "a dried husk of a product that everyone just now associates with like, slop". Read more
- DOOM: The Dark Ages gets a permanent price reduction - 15 September 2026
DOOM: The Dark Ages from Bethesda Softworks / id Software is now a fair bit cheaper to grab - permanently. Read the full article here: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/09/doom-the-dark-ages-gets-a-permanent-price-reduction/
- Гигантский мех Ночных Стражей из DOOM: The Dark Ages получит премиальную реплику от Bethesda - 9 September 2026
Издательство Bethesda анонсировало премиальную коллекционную статуэтку огромного меха Атлана (Atlan) из шутера DOOM: The Dark Ages. Официальный магазин Bethesda Gear уже открыл предварительные заказы на детализированную копию боевого робота Ночных Стражей, созданного для борьбы с адскими Титанами. Коллекционное издание получит строго ограниченный тираж и индивидуальную нумерацию. На весь мир будет выпущено всего 500 экземпляров фигурки, а в комплект поставки войдет официальный Сертификат подлинности. Модель полностью изготавливается из высококачественной полимерной смолы и весит около 1.36 кг . Габариты подставки и самой конструкции составляют примерно 17.5 см в длину, 11.3 см в ширину и 26.9 см в высоту. Стоимость коллекционной фигурки составляет $179,99, а первые поставки покупателям запланированы на ноябрь 2026 года.
- Ветеран id Software Крис Хейс: Microsoft фундаментально не понимает разработку игр, Xbox Game Pass уничтожает продажи - 10 August 2026
Последний раунд увольнений в id Software сделал создание новых ААА-игр уровня DOOM Eternal и DOOM: The Dark Ages практически невозможным. С таким заявлением выступил ветеран студии Крис Хейс .
- Update 4 Hotfix 2 - 29 July 2026
A hotfix has been deployed to DOOM: The Dark Ages on all platforms that addresses the following issues:⚖️Balance UpdatesGameplaySkullcrusher Ravager Updated damage required to trigger ammo and health drops from standard enemies Increased damage required to trigger ammo and health drops from Vagary enemies, Xal'Goroth the Imprisoned Decreased damage dealt to the Pain Elemental Tormentor (Chain Spear Meathook Orbit Upgrade) Against Heavy demons, Superheavy demons, or the Henchman Too many consecutive uses of Tormentor in a short period of time will apply diminishing returns on max time and angle for orbiting the target, eventually leading to the post-orbit lock-on being disabled as well Against Vagary enemies Damage dealt is reduced while Tormentor is active Dreadmace When Riposte upgrade is active (with 2nd Dreadmace swing available), the backhand swing will now play first 🗺️Levels Osse…
- "There are no benefits to being owned by Microsoft": Xbox owners accused of cultivating a "disposable worker mentality" in damning report on layoffs - 15 July 2026
A fresh report has shed light on what played out behind the scenes last week as Microsoft laid off around 1600 people and parted ways with a number of studios. While news of the various affects the cuts have had on specific studios still under the Xbox banner since that pint, the report also paints a damning picture of the effect these layoffs and the ones which still loom have had on the mindset of remaining workers, with unclear goals having contributed to a situation whereby staff feel they're disposable regardless of what they make. Read more
- Update 4 Hotfix 1 - 14 July 2026
A hotfix has been deployed to DOOM: The Dark Ages on all platforms that addresses the following issues:Fixed the Chain Spear's inputs being unbound as "??", however in doing so we've reset all player bindings back to default, so please make sure you go in and rebind anything you previously customized (We're sorry for the inconvenience!🙇)Fixed the issue in Hell's Core where dying in combat could place some users behind a red wall blocking progressionFixed the issue in Osseus where dying in combat could place some users behind a red wall blocking progressionFixed a number of the most prevalent crashesA huge thank you to everyone who's been submitting bug reports! 💞➡️Click here for a look at the full release notes from our recent Update 4. If you're still experiencing issues, please holler at our amazing Customer Service team
- DOOM: The Dark Ages and Digimon Story Time Stranger have Denuvo DRM removed - 13 July 2026
If you try to avoid games that have Denuvo DRM - here's two more that recently had it removed with DOOM: The Dark Ages and Digimon Story Time Stranger. Read the full article here: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/07/doom-the-dark-ages-and-digimon-story-time-stranger-have-denuvo-drm-removed/
- Инсайдер: id Software занимается новой DOOM - 12 July 2026
После появления слухов о масштабных увольнениях id Software выступила с официальным заявлением, в котором подтвердила потерю сотрудников. Представители студии отметили в соцсетях, что сокращения затронули множество отделов, однако id Software до сих пор остаётся командой, разрабатывающей игры и движки.
- Doom dev Id is now "about the same size we were when making Doom 2016" after layoffs - 11 July 2026
A message from Id Software thanks fans for their support, but says it is still big enough "to build the games and tech we're known for." Read the full story on PCGamesN: Doom dev Id is now "about the same size we were when making Doom 2016" after layoffs
- Неприбыльный бизнес для Microsoft: Джон Кармак прокомментировал увольнения в id Software - 11 July 2026
Студия id Software прокомментировала ситуацию с сокращением персонала. Хотя команда и серьёзно пострадала в рамках масштабной реструктуризации внутри Microsoft Gaming , она продолжает функционировать.
- Id Software founder John Carmack mourns layoffs: "Games need to succeed, not just be beloved" - 10 July 2026
John Carmack expresses sadness for the job cuts at Doom and Quake developer Id Software, but believes that legacy isn't enough to survive. Read the full story on PCGamesN: Id Software founder John Carmack mourns layoffs: "Games need to succeed, not just be beloved"
- Финал для наследия Кармака? Microsoft разогнала команду внутри id Software, отвечавшую за id Tech - 8 July 2026
На этой неделе компания Microsoft объявила о начале масштабной реструктуризации видеоигрового бизнеса. Серьёзный удар пришёлся по студии id Software , которая потеряла около 50% сотрудников.
- Revelations Update 4 Release Notes - 7 July 2026
DOOM: The Dark Ages | Revelations HELL FREEZES OVER in DOOM: The Dark Ages | Revelations, an all-new campaign expansion that unleashes a brutal new chapter of the Slayer’s saga. Wounded and betrayed, the Slayer is thrust into a merciless purgatory only escapable by confronting haunting truths and forging new strength with the help of a mysterious ally. He must ascend from the prison of his mind and fight an abomination of the gods to set his followers on the path to freedom. Featuring new levels with deeper puzzles, new demons, and new mysteries, Revelations opens up a whole new dimension of combat. The all-new deadly Chain Spear offers returning slayers a uniquely satisfying combat system – one that rewards mastery with enhanced power and mobility.💢Revelations RipatoriumPlease note: DOOM: The Dark Ages | Revelations content for the Ripatorium is unlocked after completing the Master Ar…
- Удар по DOOM и The Elder Scrolls Online: Microsoft сократила id Software и ZeniMax Online на 50% - 7 July 2026
Компания Microsoft провела существенные перестановки в издательстве Bethesda, сократив сотрудников целого ряда флагманских студий. Подразделение должно сфокусироваться на развитии франшиз Fallout, The Elder Scrolls, DOOM, Quake и Wolfenstein . Информация об увольнениях поступает из соцсетей пострадавших.
- "I know how devastating it is, and my heart's with all of you": Doom's John Romero responds to id Software reportedly losing half their team - 7 July 2026
Xbox aren't closing or selling off Doom developers id Software as part of their latest business teardown , but they are reportedly laying off around half the studio, with swinging cuts aimed at id's legendary technology team in particular. Even as out-going staff fulminate about the situation, studio co-founder John Romero has urged all concerned to preserve "code, assets, stories" and other historical artefacts that risk being wiped away during the restructure. Read more
- Палач Рока возвращается: Прохождение DOOM: The Dark Ages Revelations займёт 12 часов — появился новый геймплей - 2 July 2026
Журналисты поиграли в DOOM: The Dark Ages Revelations и поделились новым геймплеем грядущего дополнения. Платное DLC, добавляющее в прошлогодний шутер новый контент, выходит через неделю на консолях и ПК.
- Doom The Dark Ages' new Revelations DLC is "the culmination of 35 years of Doom" and movement is back - 1 July 2026
Shorn of his armor, Shield Saw smashed, the Slayer of the new Doom: The Dark Ages Revelations DLC is less of a tank than in the main game, and that's a good thing, because it means movement is back. In this new paid-for DLC, id Software has drawn on 35 years of Doom, delivering an expansion that looks like it could be the perfect balance of TDA's fearless tanky combat and Doom Eternal's more movement-focused gameplay. Read the full story on PCGamesN: Doom The Dark Ages' new Revelations DLC is "the culmination of 35 years of Doom" and movement is back
