Doom: The Dark Ages director Hugo Martin has teased the enormous scale of the game's upcoming downloadable content (DLC). During a recent Slayers Club Live stream, Martin described the DLC as "ginormous" and stated it feels "basically like a sequel."
While playing the base game, Martin hinted at the DLC's significant scope, saying, "I'm not gonna lie, the DLC is nothing like this. I can't say too much. I'm just gonna say that what I have been playing, I haven't been playing like this." He acknowledged the wait for the content but emphasized its size, calling it "freaking huge."
Martin also reacted intriguingly to a viewer suggestion about a "perfect dodge" system replacing the current parry mechanic, offering a cryptic "Interesting. That's all I'm gonna say." This has sparked speculation among fans.
Doom: The Dark Ages has received positive updates since its release, including the Ripatorium mode last August. The base game was praised for offering "fun in different ways than its predecessors," though reviewers noted the high bar set by earlier titles like Doom Eternal.
The exact nature of what makes the DLC "ginormous"—whether it's the maps, weapons, or scope—remains to be seen. Fans will have to wait for more concrete details on this highly anticipated expansion.