DOOM: The Dark Ages nerfs the Super Shotgun in latest patch

id Software has put up the latest patch notes for DOOM: The Dark Ages, and the Super Shotgun is getting a nerf.

In an ever updating blog post a new series of balance changes have been detailed for DOOM: TDA:

Update from 5/29/25

• Adjustments to player forgiveness systems to decrease the frequency of “from behind” attacks resulting in death on the highest damage sliders (250% – 500%)
• Reduced effectiveness of the Super Shotgun against the Hell Knight and certain enemy armors
• Increased the ammo count for both Plasma class weapons
• Increased the amount of ammo the player receives from killing demons with the Accelerator Heat Blast
• Fixed a bug where parrying some of the Whiplash’s attacks was not providing the intended rewards

It’s no surprise to see the Super Shotgun get a nerf. The buffs for the Plasma class weapons was sorely needed as well. We reviewed the game back at embargo, stating:

DOOM: The Dark Ages refines one of gaming’s longest-running series into a powerful dance of death. We head back in time after 2016’s excellent revival and Eternal’s soaring masterpiece. We join the Slayer at his peak, being the most feared being in all existence.  Humanity and Hell alike cower in his presence. id Software has redefined its premier franchise once again, and you will have one hell of a time.

DOOM: The Dark Ages refines one of gaming’s longest-running series into a powerful dance of death. We head back in time after 2016’s excellent revival and Eternal’s soaring masterpiece. We join the Slayer at his peak, being the most feared being in all existence.  Humanity and Hell alike cower in his presence. id Software has redefined its premier franchise once again, and you will have one hell of a time.

Makyr Save Us

DOOM: The Dark Ages takes the series back an undetermined amount of time. It is the earliest I can remember the series taking place, potentially thousands of years in the past. The Slayer has been tethered by the Makyrs. Who are they? The lore of the current DOOM games is surprisingly long and complicated.  Suffice it to say, in DOOM 2016 and Eternal, you saw glimpses and ideas of what was going on. In the fantastic DLC for Eternal, you ripped and tore your way through these formerly Angelic figures.

DOOM: The Dark Ages is a prequel, but it’s only just starting to tell its own new story. There is a new big, bad demon Prince, who looks a bit weak but has an ominous and terrifying voice. As the Slayer, you’ll work alongside the Sentinels, whom we saw a lot of, at least their legacy, in DOOM Eternal. I think you can come into this title with little knowledge of the lore and be fine. The Slayer is pissed off at demons, scary to anyone around him, rarely talks, and enjoys ripping and tearing (in that order).

Have you played Doom: The Dark Ages yet? If so what do you think of this latest patch?