id Software released update 1.016 for DOOM: The Dark Ages on September 14 to address lingering issues from the Revelations DLC expansion. This patch matters because it resolves a specific visual glitch that was disrupting gameplay for some players. This publication monitors game updates to inform readers about the resolution of significant technical issues.
Hotfix resolves visual glitch for Chain Spear bindings
The update applies to all platforms and targets a display error involving the Chain Spear weapon. Bethesda confirmed that the hotfix addresses cases where players were seeing double question marks instead of the correct binding text. This fix ensures the weapon interface displays correctly across the entire player base.
The primary change in version 1.016 is the correction of the Chain Spear binding display. The patch resolves the remaining cases where the game showed placeholder characters for this specific weapon interaction. This is a targeted fix for a known issue introduced by the recent DLC.
Other minor bugs remain unresolved in this release. Editorial speculation suggests these remaining issues are minor and may not receive further fixes from id Software. We looked at the last DOOM: The Dark Ages update, where several of the same balance and stability themes came up, so this pattern continues.
The confirmed changes for update 1.016 are limited to the Chain Spear display fix on all platforms. Players should see the correct binding text after installing this patch. No other technical specifications or pricing changes are associated with this release.
Source: DOOM, MP1ST
