Doom The Dark Ages Update 1.013 Patch Notes | Revelations DLC Update

Doom The Dark Ages update 1.013 (1.013.000) available to download on PS5, Xbox and PC. According to the official Doom The Dark Ages 1.013 patch notes, the latest Revelations DLC update adds a brand-new campaign, the Chain Spear weapon, three Ripatorium arenas, expanded encounter customization, and classic HUD styles. The update also rebalances melee combat, improves enemy AI, and introduces PSSR and DLSS 4.5 support. Apart from this, Doom The Dark Ages patch 1.013 also fixes progression, UI, and weapon-related issues throughout the game.

Doom The Dark Ages version 1.013 Patch Notes – July 7, 2026

Keyart for DOOM: The Dark Ages | Revelations featuring the Slayer with Chain Spear.

DOOM: The Dark Ages – Revelations Update Summary

  • Added the Revelations campaign expansion with new levels, demons, puzzles, and the Chain Spear.
  • Expanded the Ripatorium with new arenas, encounter options, and customization features.
  • Updated combat balance with weapon adjustments and enemy AI improvements.
  • Added PSSR support on PS5 Pro and DLSS 4.5 with Dynamic Resolution Scaling on PC.
  • Fixed numerous gameplay, UI, level progression, and performance issues.

DOOM: The Dark Ages – Revelations Patch Notes

New Campaign Expansion

  • Added the Revelations story expansion.
  • Introduced new levels with deeper puzzles and new environments.
  • Added new demons, encounters, and story content.
  • Introduced the new Chain Spear weapon with new combat and mobility mechanics.

Revelations Ripatorium

  • Unlocked after completing the Master Arenas.
  • Added three new arenas:
    • Hell’s Core
    • Osseus
    • Classic
  • Added all Revelations demons, including Leaders and Champions.
  • Added a fully upgraded Revelations loadout featuring the Chain Spear and new Suit Perks.
  • Added Revelations music tracks to the Jukebox.
  • Added six new encounter presets created by id Software.

Ripatorium 3.0

  • Shortened encounter sharing passcodes.
  • Added save and load support for personal encounter presets.
  • Added Continuous Spawn mode.
  • Expanded health and ammo pickup customization.
  • Added Berserk pickup customization options.
  • Added a BFC ammo slider with values from 0 to 3.

New Settings

  • Added Revelations Tutorials option.
  • Added Perfect Dodge Window adjustment for the Chain Spear.
  • Added Spear Empowerment HUD toggle.
  • Added unlockable classic-inspired HUD styles.
  • Added Chain Spear input customization and key bindings.
  • Added Damage Direction Indicator on Mitigation.
  • Added Melee Pip Style selection.

Gameplay Balance

  • Improved responsiveness for Dreadmace, Flail, and Power Gauntlet attacks.
  • Flail now generates more armor on direct hits after Ignite and Engulf upgrades.
  • Reduced Dreadmace damage against Superheavy demons and selected enemies.
  • Increased Dreadmace execution animation speed.
  • Reduced Dreadmace charge gained from melee pickups.
  • Reduced Heaven Splitter stun duration.
  • Set default Daze Duration to 100% across all difficulty levels.
  • Removed sprint punch delay while using the Atlan.

Weapon Fixes

  • Fixed Heaven Splitter cooldown issues.
  • Corrected Combat Shotgun Blast upgrade explosion visuals.
  • Increased movement speed penalty for the Skullcrusher Ravager and its upgrades.
  • Fixed Ravager loot drops under reduced damage settings.
  • Fixed Impaler Shield Saw ammo drop behavior.
  • Fixed Shredder Ricochet headshot bonus after full upgrades.

Combat Improvements

  • Improved chest wound effects.
  • Updated ragdoll behavior for multiple weapons and executions.
  • Improved low-health audio and visual feedback.

Enemy Updates

  • Enemy projectiles no longer pass through other enemies.
  • Added hitscan threat indicators.
  • Improved melee attack effects and Superheavy reactions.
  • Fixed Vagary navigation issues.
  • Updated Agaddon Hunter shield, execution, and lock-on behavior.
  • Added a new knockback wing attack for the Cyberdemon.
  • Fixed Komodo Graviton attack effects.
  • Increased Baron aggression after recovering.
  • Fixed Baron shield damage bug.
  • Fixed Whiplash melee charge issue.
  • Fixed Cacodemon laser speed issue.
  • Fixed Hell Knight leap attack dealing double damage.
  • Improved Tentacle damage collision.

Level Fixes

  • Fixed missing Pulverizer Codex in Sentinel Barracks.
  • Added checkpoints to major arena fights in Ancestral Forge.
  • Fixed progression blocker during the Agaddon Hunter battle.
  • Updated From Beyond replay cinematic behavior.
  • Fixed Final Battle Atlan spawning issue.
  • Moved inaccessible gold pickups in Reckoning.

UI Improvements

  • Melee HUD now displays the equipped weapon.
  • Subtitles now scale independently from the HUD.
  • Fixed low-health HUD animation issues.
  • Fixed Extra Life counter problems.
  • Updated save slot difficulty information.
  • Changed the Automap recenter key from R to X on keyboard.
  • Improved loading screen presentation.
  • Fixed menu, tutorial, dossier, cinematic, and credits issues.
  • Added fast-forward support for Credits.

A chaotic scene from a video game featuring monstrous creatures, including a large beast with spikes, attacking a character wielding a futuristic weapon. Purple magic orbs float around, adding to the intensity of the battle.

Graphics

  • Added PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution (PSSR) support for PlayStation 5 Pro.
  • Added Dynamic Resolution Scaling support for DLSS, FSR, and XeSS on PC.
  • Upgraded to DLSS 4.5.
  • Added support for 5x and 6x Frame Generation on compatible NVIDIA GPUs.

Known Issues

  • Switching from Fullscreen to Borderless while OBS is running may cause a crash.
  • Intel GPUs with 8GB VRAM remain unofficially supported using driver version 32.0.101.8860.
  • NVIDIA users should install driver 610.74 WHQL or newer.
  • AMD users should install Adrenalin Edition 22.6.1 or newer.
  • MSI Claw devices and Intel Panther Lake processors are currently unsupported.
  • Ripatorium music may play incorrectly after restarting encounters.
  • Chain Spear and Shield Saw abilities may stop responding in certain situations until weapons are changed or a checkpoint is loaded.
  • Master Arenas may stop spawning enemies after repeated completions.
  • Master Slayer Trial timer may become inaccurate when Game Speed is modified.
  • Chain Spear tutorial may display missing input icons until controls are reassigned or reset.

Previously, a major update 1.005 added quality of life changes and fixes. Unfortunately, since the release, players have been experiencing several issues. Doom The Dark Ages update 1.013 will fix a few of these issues. The remaining issues will be addressed in the upcoming Doom The Dark Ages update 1.014.

Download free Doom The Dark Ages version 1.013.000 on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S and PC.

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