DOOM: The Dark Ages Hotfix Fixes Progression Traps, but Resets Keybinds
Update 4 Hotfix 1 repairs Chain Spear inputs, two progression-blocking death bugs, and several common crashes across all platforms.
DOOM: The Dark Ages received Update 4 Hotfix 1 on July 14, addressing a handful of problems tied to the recent update. The hotfix is available on all platforms, according to the official Steam announcement.
The patch fixes the Chain Spear’s incorrectly displayed inputs, though there is an important catch for anyone who customized their controls. Player bindings were reset to their default settings, so custom keybinds and button layouts need to be set up again.
Two campaign progression issues were also addressed. Dying during combat in Hell’s Core or Osseus could place players behind a red wall, preventing them from moving forward. The hotfix removes those blockers and also takes care of several of the game’s most common crashes.
Bethesda’s full Update 4 release notes remain available for players who want the wider list of changes. Anyone still running into trouble can contact the game’s Customer Service team.
Update 4 Hotfix 1 Patch Notes
This hotfix focuses on control bindings, campaign progression, and crash fixes. The complete official note list is below.
- Fixed the Chain Spear’s inputs being unbound as “??”, however in doing so we’ve reset all player bindings back to default, so please make sure you go in and rebind anything you previously customized (We’re sorry for the inconvenience!🙇)
- Fixed the issue in Hell’s Core where dying in combat could place some users behind a red wall blocking progression
- Fixed the issue in Osseus where dying in combat could place some users behind a red wall blocking progression
- Fixed a number of the most prevalent crashes
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Doom: The Dark Ages
Developed by id Software
DOOM: The Dark Ages is the prequel to the critically acclaimed DOOM (2016) and DOOM Eternal that tells the epic cinematic origin story of the DOOM Slayer’s rage. Players will step into the blood-stained boots of the DOOM Slayer, in this never-before-seen dark and sinister medieval war against Hell.
- Genre: Shooter
- Platforms: Xbox Series X|S, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5
- Modes: Single player
- Release: 2025-05-15
- Publisher: Bethesda Softworks
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Age Rating:
CLASS_IND 18 / ACB R 18+ / USK 18 / GRAC 19+ / ESRB M / CERO D / PEGI 18
- IGDB Rating: 84.0/100
