Bethesda Softworks and id Software have announced that the paid DLC "Apocalypse" for DOOM: The Dark Ages will receive a free update on November 16, adding the endless combat challenge "Slaughter Mode" for DLC owners. This free update does not grant the DLC content separately.
"Slaughter Mode" centers on endless waves of increasingly difficult random demons. Each run features different encounters, bosses, and arena combinations. Players must fight continuously to beat their personal high scores while collecting skulls to redeem rewards.
Upon reaching a round checkpoint, players can choose to secure their current skulls or continue the adventure. Continuing increases the skull multiplier for greater future rewards, but dying during this period will result in the loss of all unsecured skulls. Completing checkpoints also unlocks new starting positions, allowing players to begin challenges from later encounters.
Mode rewards include DOOM skins exclusive to "Slaughter Mode," as well as weapon skins and profile icons usable across all modes. Players can also unlock the "IDKFA" soundtrack composed by Andrew Hulshult, playable in both "Slaughter Mode" and the Ripatorium; weekly challenges will provide additional opportunities to earn rewards.
DOOM: The Dark Ages is now available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC, and can be played via Game Pass.
