In an interview with Hugo Martin, director of Doom: The Dark Ages, he expressed his excitement about the game’s new weapons. “I think only the shotguns are the same,” Martin stated, emphasizing that all other guns are either brand new or extensively redesigned. This change aims to provide players with fresh tools and enhance the gameplay experience.

The team decided to start each weapon from scratch to keep the gameplay feeling unique. Martin further elaborated, “By providing players a new toolkit, we intend to guarantee a balanced experience. We don’t need to raise the difficulty immediately since we’re introducing them to new tools.”

This game is scheduled for release on March 15, 2025.

Doom: The Dark Ages Image credit: id Software