DOOM: The Dark Ages gets free Slaughter Mode endless challenge on 16 November
Slaughter Mode, a free endless combat mode for DOOM: The Dark Ages | Revelations owners, arrives on 16 November with random rounds and Skull rewards.
Bethesda has announced Slaughter Mode, a new endless combat challenge for DOOM: The Dark Ages, arriving on 16 November 2026. It’s a free update for anyone who owns the Revelations DLC.
The idea is simple: survive escalating waves of demons for as long as you can and chase a personal best score. Bethesda says no two runs are the same, with random encounters, bosses and arenas that get tougher the further you go.
Skulls, rewards and a gamble
Completing rounds earns Skulls, which you spend on unlocks. Those include Slaughter Mode-only Slayer skins, weapon skins that work in all modes, and profile icons. You can also unlock tracks from Andrew Hulshult’s IDKFA soundtrack, playable in Slaughter Mode and the Ripatorium. Weekly challenges offer more chances to earn rewards.
The twist comes at each Round Checkpoint. You can Secure your current Skulls so death can’t take them, or pick Risk It to add to your Skull Multiplier and earn more during the run. The catch: if you’re slain while Risk It is active, you lose all your unsecured Skulls.
Death isn’t a total reset, either. Each Round Checkpoint you complete unlocks another starting point for future runs, so you can jump back into later encounters sooner.
Who gets it
Slaughter Mode is included at no extra cost if you own the Revelations DLC, the DOOM: The Dark Ages Premium Edition, or the Premium Upgrade for the game.
