DOOM: The Dark Ages Slaughter Mode Launches November 16 With Endless Combat

Publisher Bethesda Softworks and developer id Software announced that DOOM: The Dark Ages will receive a new free update, Slaughter Mode, on November 16, 2026, for owners of the game’s paid Revelations DLC.

In Slaughter Mode, players survive increasingly difficult waves of demons across randomized encounters, arenas, and boss battles. 

As players complete rounds, they earn Skulls, a currency used to unlock rewards such as exclusive Slayer skins, weapon skins usable across all modes, and profile icons. Players can also unlock songs from Andrew Hulshult’s IDKFA soundtrack to play in both Slaughter Mode and the Ripatorium. Weekly challenges will provide additional opportunities to earn rewards.

The mode also introduces a risk-and-reward system at designated round checkpoints. Players can secure their accumulated Skulls or risk them to increase their Skull Multiplier. However, dying while taking the risk results in the loss of all unsecured Skulls. Reaching checkpoints also unlocks additional starting points for future runs.

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DOOM: The Dark Ages is available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.