id Software has revealed a gameplay preview for "Doom: The Dark Ages – Revelations," a story expansion DLC for the latest entry in the series.

The expansion continues the narrative of the Slayer after the events of the base game. This release is significant as it aims to bridge the legacy of the franchise, with one report describing it as "the culmination of 35 years of Doom" [3].

A 20-minute gameplay preview was released in 4K resolution [1]. The footage was captured on a PC utilizing an Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 [2]. The preview demonstrates new weapons and movement mechanics, highlighting the intensity of the combat on nightmare difficulty [1].

Industry reports indicate the full expansion will provide an estimated 10 to 12 hours of playtime [4]. Approximately 40% of that total playtime is expected to consist of endgame content [4].

Despite the upcoming content, the developer faces internal challenges. Reports indicate that id Software has fired 50% of its workforce [5]. This loss of half the staff comes as the studio prepares to support the expansion and the overarching franchise.

IGN said in its video description, "The ripping and tearing isn't done yet" [1].

“"the culmination of 35 years of Doom"”

The release of high-fidelity technical previews suggests a push to maximize the capabilities of current-generation hardware like the RTX 5090. However, the reported loss of half of id Software's staff creates a stark contrast between the ambitious scale of the 'Revelations' DLC and the studio's diminished operational capacity, potentially impacting future support or development cycles for the franchise.