DOOM: The Dark Ages Unleashes Path Tracing and DLSS on PC This June

DOOM: The Dark Ages has already wowed players with its gothic carnage and destructible environments, but PC demon-slayers are about to experience hell in an entirely new light. Bethesda and id Software have confirmed a major visual leap: full path tracing and DLSS Ray Reconstruction are coming to the PC version this June—though console fans will need to hang tight (or just drool for now).

PC Gets a Visual Inferno: Path Tracing & DLSS Arrive in June

Better start dusting off your GeForce RTX cards: when June’s patch drops, DOOM: The Dark Ages will ascend to the ranks of games boasting true path-traced lighting, ultra-realistic shadows, and razor-sharp visuals thanks to DLSS Ray Reconstruction. If you thought the infernal landscapes and on-screen chaos looked good before, prepare your eyeballs for a workout.

PC players with RTX cards get path tracing and DLSS Ray Reconstruction in June
Ultra-realistic lighting and detail overhaul incoming
No word yet on console support for these features
Campaign DLC is officially in the works

Feature	Specification
Publisher	Bethesda Softworks
Release Date	June 2025 (visual update)
Genres	First-person shooter, Action
Platforms	PC, Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5

DOOM: The Dark Ages launched to critical acclaim with its lush, blood-soaked visuals and the idTech engine’s signature buttery smoothness. On consoles, the game locks to 60fps—sometimes at the expense of a little sharpness—but the bold art direction and destructible environments have set a high bar, even before the incoming enhancements.

DOOM: The Dark Ages - massive demon battle in destructible gothic arena — Chaos reigns in DOOM: The Dark Ages’ massive, destructible arenas.

The June update is set to melt faces—figuratively, at least—on PC. Path tracing is the holy grail of real-time lighting, simulating every beam’s bounce and interaction for deeper shadows, lifelike reflections, and a truly oppressive gothic atmosphere. DLSS Ray Reconstruction steps in to clean up noisy ray-traced images, delivering sharper visuals without tanking performance.

DOOM: The Dark Ages - Slayer fires weapon in torch-lit cathedral — The Slayer’s arsenal lights up gothic cathedrals with jaw-dropping dynamic lighting.

Nvidia’s announcement was clear: “DOOM: The Dark Ages, acclaimed by critics, will add immersive path tracing effects and DLSS Ray Reconstruction in June, further enhancing image quality for PC players.” Given id Software’s legacy of technical wizardry, this upgrade should be something special.

The catch? Console players are on the sidelines for now. There’s no confirmation on Xbox Series X/S or PlayStation 5 getting similar features, but never say never in the world of DOOM. Meanwhile, single-player fans can look forward to a full campaign DLC officially in development.

DOOM: The Dark Ages - ruined cityscape with atmospheric lighting effects — Atmospheric lighting and destruction bring DOOM’s world to life — and it’s only getting better.

With a 15-hour campaign packed with secrets (plus Game Pass availability), DOOM: The Dark Ages is already a must-play for FPS fans. But the path tracing and DLSS upgrade could make the PC version the new benchmark for visual carnage—provided you’ve got the hardware to handle it.

Will these upgrades tempt console players to make the leap to PC? Or could this push Sony and Microsoft to unlock more ray-tracing magic on their platforms? One thing’s certain: the DOOM tech arms race is just heating up.

TL;DR

DOOM: The Dark Ages unleashes a major PC visual overhaul in June, adding path tracing and DLSS Ray Reconstruction for jaw-dropping lighting and sharpness—while console players wait for news. Plus, campaign DLC is on the way.

Source: Bethesda Softworks via GamesPress