Doomers of dark, violent world Doom: The Dark Ages can sleep better at night in July now that Bethesda and id Software have unveiled a long-promised patch for PlayStation 5 consumers. Released this week, this patch resolved a key bug that had slowed-game-performance and prevented mission progression, and it introduced a smoother, more exhilarating action of killing demons on Sony’s console.
What Was the Problem?
Since its initial release in early June, certain PS5 players have complained of:
- Freezing upon entering cutscenes, only on campaign missions in Catacombs of Erd.
- Ghostly opponents or disappearing textures when there are high action regions.
- Bugged checkpoints that required players to re-play entire missions.
They were a thorn of utmost vexation, most prominently to fans of Nightmare difficulty who had one broken foot that had the potential to cost them mission failure. Screenshots and commentary regarding said problems blanketed social media and Reddit commentary—the swift reaction of id Software that ensued.
What’s New in This Patch?
PS5 July 2025 patch (v1.07) includes:
- ✅ Resolved stuttering and crash issues in cutscenes.
- ✅ Fixed texture loading issues in areas of high enemy concentration.
- ✅ Restablished stability of checkpoint regime.
- ✔︎ More stable frame rate during big-scale boss battles.
- 🛠️ Small balance changes for Crucible-fighting scenarios
Bethesda also noted that there were no changes to major gameplay in order to ensure that pacing and balance were not disrupted in-game. Quality-of-life and technical changes were instead pursued.
PS5 Performance On Par With Xbox Series X
Just around that patch, this PS5 model comes about on parity with that of Xbox Series X, stable 60FPS in Performance Mode, and butterly smooth graphics at 4K in Quality Mode. Even loading screens have also been minimised considerably, all through some fine-tuning of optimised SSD utilization.
Automatically downloaded on internet-connected PlayStation 5 players, this patch will automatically launch when entering the game.
A Savage Experience Worth Revisiting
Doom: The Dark Ages has been widely acclaimed for its cinematic narrative, gruesome melee combat, and Gothic-mediæval surroundings. As a Doom Eternal predecessor, this game informs us of Slayer’s earliest manifestation in a devastated kingdom that’s overrun by Hell. With all sharp angles buffed off in this latest patch, there’s never a better time than today for enthusiasts of the PS5 to re-slog once more through blood-drenched killing fields and rip & tear unfettered.
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