The Doom: The Dark Ages Revelations DLC has arrived, and for those jumping straight into the action, the Proving Grounds can be a disorienting start. If you are diving into the campaign—ideally after finishing the base game—you will notice a shift in how the map handles information, as it no longer displays items until you have physically discovered them.

Confronting the Council and Obtaining the Oracle

Your journey begins at the Proving Grounds, where you are tasked with securing the Oracle. You will face a significant wave of enemies immediately upon starting. Prioritize the smaller minions before turning your focus to the larger threats. Don't forget to utilize the new weapon introduced in this DLC to thin the crowd effectively.

Once the area is cleared, a cutscene will introduce you to Khan Maykr and a new character, Marok. Marok is skeptical of your involvement, believing the power of the Oracle belongs in Sentinel hands. After this encounter, you will take the portal to your next objective: the Council Chamber.

Upon arriving at the Council Chamber, you will find the main door locked. The door is marked with a distinct symbol, indicating it requires a specific interaction to open. Follow these steps to bypass it:

  1. Locate the green skull: Look for the green skull interactive object nearby.
  2. Deploy your shield: Aim at the skull and press RMB to throw your shield, causing it to lodge into place.
  3. Ascend: Press R to travel up to the platform where your shield is lodged.
  4. Charge the mechanism: Once on the ledge, perform a shield charge against the skull to change its direction.
  5. Repeat: Perform the shield throw and charge process again to reveal the path forward.

After navigating these platforms, drop down and follow the corridor. You will encounter several groups of enemies, but you can keep your health topped up using the armor recharges placed along the path. At the end of this hallway, you will find the lever required to unlock the main door.

Troubleshooting Premium Edition Loading Issues

If you are playing the Premium Edition and cannot access Revelations, you are likely hitting a known technical snag on Steam. Do not purchase the DLC a second time, as your edition already includes it. Instead, try these steps:

  • Restart Steam: Check if a roughly 19 GB update triggers upon relaunch.
  • Verify Integrity: Right-click the game in your Steam library, go to properties, and perform a file integrity check to force the client to recognize the missing DLC files.
  • Wait for a Patch: Bethesda has acknowledged the issue, and if the above steps do not work, a fix should arrive on their end shortly.

Once you have the content running, you will also gain access to the updated Ripatorium 3.0 maps.