Doom: The Dark Ages – Revelations, the recently revealed expansion for id Software's shooter, has launched to a broadly warm reception but has sparked debate over one addition: the new Chain Spear weapon. The DLC currently holds a "Very Positive" rating on Steam, with some players praising it as feeling like a full sequel and a tribute to the wider Doom series, echoing the goal stated by game director Hugo Martin to honour the franchise's history. The Chain Spear, however, has proven divisive enough to become the focal point of much of the player discussion.

Complaints centre on the weapon having too many upgrades and abilities, leaving some players overwhelmed in combat and resorting to spamming attacks at random, while others say tutorials fail to make clear that the new spear controls are unbound. Martin and some players have suggested the weapon simply takes time to master, though not everyone is convinced, with one user saying they "can't wait to get the shield back". The expansion continues the base game's story — set before Doom 2016 — and follows a Metroidvania structure focused on endgame content, with the Chain Spear designed to help the Doom Slayer cover distances more nimbly. The news arrives alongside reports of deep Xbox cuts at id Software that could affect the studio's future.