Overview of DOOM: The Dark Ages Enhancements
- The latest installment in the DOOM series introduces fresh weaponry, including the spike-launching Shredder and the ferocious Skullcrusher.
- Players have unearthed a previously unused weapon, speculated to be related to the Chainshot.
- There is growing speculation that this unused weapon might feature in upcoming DLC set in the enigmatic Cosmic Realm.
DOOM: The Dark Ages has captivated players with its roster of powerful new weapons. Amidst the exhilarating additions, fans have stumbled upon a curious weapon that seems to be a forgotten counterpart to the Chainshot. The discovery of this weapon isn’t the first instance of unused gear in the revered \textit{DOOM} franchise, leading to speculation about its potential inclusion in future downloadable content (DLC) for the game.
Weapons have long been integral to the identity of the DOOM series, and DOOM: The Dark Ages enhances that legacy with innovative additions to the Slayer’s artillery. Classic favorites like the plasma gun and the iconic Super Shotgun resurface, complemented by novel takes on traditional firearm archetypes. Among the new features, players can wield the fully-automatic spike-launching Shredder, as well as the brutal Skullcrusher, capable of shooting shards of demon bone over a wide area with high fire rates. Furthermore, players will find melee options such as the flail and the formidable Dreadmace, adding depth to close combat encounters.
In most weapon categories, DOOM: The Dark Ages offers players two distinct guns. However, the Reaver Chainshot stands apart as an anomaly; it currently lacks a counterpart within the game. Some players hypothesize that a recently discovered unused weapon, revealed through console commands, could serve as a second weapon for the Reaver class. This peculiar weapon has been showcased in a clip by user Naive_Lab_5189, demonstrating its automatic firing capabilities. To experiment with this weapon, players will first need to enable mods and utilize the console command “give all.”
Potential of the Unused Weapon in Future Content
I found a cut weapon in DOOM: The Dark Ages while playing with console commands by u/Naive_Lab_5189 in Doom
Featuring what appears to be an incomplete model and animations, this weapon suggests a potential link to the Chainshot, utilizing metallic spheres as ammunition. Its design hints at an origin from the Cosmic Realm, the bizarre eldritch dimension introduced in DOOM: The Dark Ages. Players are theorizing that this unused weapon could be an early test feature destined to become part of the game’s forthcoming campaign DLC.
While specific details regarding upcoming DLC for DOOM: The Dark Ages remain limited, the prequel setting during a pivotal chapter of the DOOM saga opens up numerous possibilities. With fans eagerly anticipating insights into the cryptic Cosmic Realm, it appears that future content will likely explore this captivating new location, and the introduction of another eldritch weapon would undoubtedly enhance the game’s dark and thrilling atmosphere.