id Software Misses 1-Year DLC Promise for DOOM: The Dark Ages
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Updated · Push Square · May 15
id Software Misses 1-Year DLC Promise for DOOM: The Dark Ages
8 articles · Updated · Push Square · May 15
One year after DOOM: The Dark Ages launched, id Software still has not released or properly revealed the campaign DLC promised with its Premium Edition.
Premium buyers paid an extra £30/$30 at launch for that expansion, while the full game is now discounted 67% to £32.99/$34.99 on the PlayStation Store.
Reddit debate has intensified as some players call the wait excessive and cite only three small Ripatorium maps so far, while others argue the DLC should take longer if it avoids a rushed release.
February comments from game director Hugo Martin suggest the delay reflects scope: he said the add-on is "basically like a sequel" and "freaking huge," framing it as a major post-launch expansion.
One year on, is DOOM's 'sequel-sized' DLC a broken promise or a masterpiece in the making?
Is id Software testing fan loyalty or redefining what a game expansion can be with its year-long delay?
Are premium editions becoming a risky gamble for players when promised content takes years to arrive?