Doom The Dark Ages update 1.015 (1.015.000) available to download on PS5, Xbox and PC. According to the official Doom The Dark Ages 1.015 patch notes, the latest update update rebalances the Skullcrusher Ravager, Tormentor, and Dreadmace while improving the Osseus End Game encounter. Apart from this, Doom The Dark Ages patch 1.015 also fixes Chain Spear issues, boss and level bugs, PlayStation 5 crashes, and progression blockers across Hell’s Core, Osseus, and Chasm of Xal’Goroth.
DOOM: The Dark Ages July 29 Update Summary
- Adjusted Skullcrusher Ravager, Tormentor, and Dreadmace balance.
- Updated the Osseus End Game encounter with stronger Cyberdemon behavior.
- Resolved gameplay, boss, UI, and level progression issues.
- Fixed multiple crashes, including PlayStation 5 combat crashes.
Doom The Dark Ages version 1.015 Patch Notes – July 29, 2026
Balance Updates
Gameplay
- Skullcrusher Ravager
- Increased the damage required to trigger ammo and health drops from standard enemies.
- Increased the damage required to trigger ammo and health drops from Vagary enemies and Xal’Goroth the Imprisoned.
- Reduced damage dealt to the Pain Elemental.
- Tormentor (Chain Spear Meathook Orbit Upgrade)
- Against Heavy Demons, Superheavy Demons, and the Henchman, repeated use now applies diminishing returns, reducing orbit duration and angle. Continued use can also disable post-orbit lock-on.
- Reduced damage against Vagary enemies while Tormentor is active.
- Dreadmace
- With the Riposte upgrade active and a second swing available, the backhand attack now plays first.
Levels
- Osseus
- Adjusted Cyberdemon spawn conditions and defensive roles during the End Game Praetor fight to make them more impactful.
Bug Fixes
Chain Spear
- Fixed an issue where attempting a Glory Strike or synced Execution while using a second Spear slash could leave the player without hands.
- Fixed an issue where activating the Haste upgrade disabled the Dash Pass upgrade.
Bosses
- Marok
- Fixed an issue where Marok did not properly target the player while attacking.
- Xal’Goroth the Imprisoned
- Fixed an issue where Glory Strikes could cause the player to fall through the floor.
- Fixed an issue where Holy Swarm Shield Rune daggers failed to spawn after parrying projectiles.
Enemies
- Fixed an issue where executing an Agaddon Brute Champion near a wall could trap the player.
- Fixed an issue where the Acolyte Leader could teleport into and become stuck inside an ice wall during the Chasm of Xal’Goroth End Game Praetor fight.
Ripatorium
- Fixed a rare issue where Archviles could teleport outside the Osseus arena near the water.
- Fixed floor clipping in the middle-left area of the Osseus arena.
Cinematics
- Restored the missing vignette visual effect before Marok’s Phase 3 cinematic.
UI
- Fixed Melee Pip icons remaining visible after disabling the option until a checkpoint reload.
- Fixed blank Slayers Club and Account Creation QR codes after returning to the main menu.
- Fixed the Slayers Club page display error on PlayStation 5.
- Fixed Shield Saw Teeth disappearing from the Shield HUD after throwing the Shield.
- New users will no longer see the bind reset dialog.
Levels
- Hell’s Core
- Fixed an exploit allowing the flamethrower cart to quickly eliminate the Revenant Leader.
- Fixed a checkpoint issue that could trap players after collecting the Blue Skull Key.
- Chasm of Xal’Goroth
- Fixed a mantle issue that could push the player into the ceiling when platforms returned to their original position.
- Osseus
- Fixed an issue where interacting with the Confessional Stone during End Game could permanently break save progress.
Crash Fixes
- Fixed a rare crash during Atlan gameplay sequences.
- Fixed a combat-related crash in Proving Grounds on PlayStation 5.
Known Issue
Chasm of Xal’Goroth (End Game)
- Re-entering the Classic Level Encounter more than once during a single visit can permanently trap the player in the area.
- Players should avoid entering the Classic Level Encounter more than once before leaving or reloading the level.
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 1.015 will fix a few of these issues. The remaining issues will be addressed in the upcoming Doom The Dark Ages update 1.016.
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