DOOM update 6.66 (seriously) is now available, and all the multiplayer DLC released up to this point is now free for everyone with a copy of the game to play. This includes new weapons, maps and even game modes. Other updates, including a new multiplayer progression system, are also included in the update.
The biggest news is that all the multiplayer DLC for DOOM is now free for everyone. This includes nine maps, three guns, three playable demons, extra equipment, extra armor and more.
As for other multiplayer changes, the 6.66 update also adds bot support and introduces a new progression system. Instead of the random drops DOOM used to have, new items can now be unlocked by completing specific goals. This means you’ll be able to work towards the item you want instead of hoping it is a random drop. Because there’s this new progression system, all players will be reset back to 0. If you’ve been playing DOOM for a while, you’ll be rewarded with a Veteran badge to show your support.
Also coming in update 6.66 is an updated Rune system and modified kill notifications. The change with Runes is they can now be persistently equipped unlike before. The new kill notifications will not only tell you who killed you, but also what they killed you with and how much damage you took. Other menus and HUD elements are also getting redesigned, including the post-match summaries and lobbies.
If you haven’t played DOOM yet, now is the perfect time to get started. Not only will there be free trials running from now to Sunday on PS4, Xbox One and PC, the game has been reduced in price as well. Digital copies are now being sold for $14.99, which is a steal.
The 6.66 patch notes have also been released, which detail all the bug fixes for multiplayer and SnapMap. The full patch notes are as follows:
Multiplayer:
Fixed an issue where textures appeared to glow on the player’s character.
Fixed an issue in Multiplayer where players would respawn frozen at the beginning of a Freeze Tag round.
Fixed an issue in Multiplayer where parts of the player model appeared transparent in some circumstances.
Fixed an issue where players would disconnect from a match under certain conditions.
Fixed an issue in Infernal Run where picking up the ball when out of ammo would cause problems with passing or receiving the ball.
Fixed an issue with the Multiplayer Challenge “Aimbot Hax” where Reaper Longshots would not count towards challenge completion.
Fixed an issue in Multiplayer with inconsistent power item spawns on Outbreak.
SnapMap:
Added rotate on XYZ axis to the Grab Object manipulate controls
Added setting to remove network limitation on single player only maps.
Resolved various freeze and crash bugs.
Fixed various matchmaking and lobby issues.
Fixed visual bugs that result from combining specific HUD elements
Fixed various freezes and crashes with using Campaign Model.
Fixed coop crash with Bob and Rotate settings.
Fixed bug that caused AI to run into blocking volumes set to Block Demons and AI Sight.
Improved collision issues causing AI to partially fall into blocking volumes set to Block Demons.
So what do you think? Are you excited to download all the DLC now that it’s free? Will you be getting a copy of DOOM at the reduced price? Let us know your thoughts in the comments section below.
