Recently, some changes planned for Doom: The Dark Ages stirred up controversy in the gaming community. The game’s director, Hugo Martin, addressed these concerns regarding the upcoming QuakeCon update and clarified how these modifications will impact gameplay.

Though Doom: The Dark Ages is still relatively new, it has undergone various patches with substantial adjustments to weapons and gameplay mechanics. Martin elaborated on the planned changes during a livestream with popular YouTuber Under The Mayo, particularly focusing on difficulty settings and adjustments to enemy attacks.

Community members expressed mixed feelings about the changes, especially the announcement that some enemy attacks will become un-parryable in future updates. The game’s core mechanic promotes the slogan “stand and fight,” introducing mechanics like the Slayer’s shield saw, which allows players to parry and block attacks.

Martin promptly reassured fans that gameplay tweaks are made with careful consideration and the team has plans to integrate new content without fundamentally changing existing game dynamics. He specifically noted that updates do not equate to a complete overhaul of the gameplay design.

As the QuakeCon update approaches, it remains to be seen how players will react to these changes and how they will influence the gameplay experience moving forward.