Agaddon Hunter: The New Face of the Marauder in DOOM: The Dark Ages

If you thought id Software wouldn’t compensate for the lack of vertical gameplay and platforming in DOOM: The Dark Ages, think again. The most infamous enemy from DOOM: Eternal, the Marauder, is returning in an entirely new form.

Meet the Agaddon Hunter – A Reimagined Marauder

The Agaddon Hunter isn’t just a larger version of the classic Marauder—it’s an entirely new challenge. This formidable foe will combine elements of multiple bosses, boasting advanced abilities such as dodging, sliding past attacks, and even deflecting the Doom Slayer’s projectiles.

Unlike its predecessor, this boss won’t simply rely on punishing mechanics. Instead, it will introduce complex attack patterns and combo sequences that must be countered using the shield-saw, creating an experience akin to Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice—one of the game’s primary inspirations. This battle will serve as the ultimate test of everything players have mastered throughout the game—a true final exam of their skills.

— Hugo Martin

Refining the Marauder Concept

The developers chose to retain a Marauder-style boss in DOOM: The Dark Ages, believing that players embrace tough challenges. However, they acknowledged that the controversy surrounding the Marauder in DOOM: Eternal stemmed not from its difficulty but from how it was introduced.

In DOOM: Eternal, the Marauder’s mechanics required skills and strategies that had not been previously established in the campaign, leading to frustration for some players. This time around, id Software is taking a more gradual approach to teaching these mechanics, ensuring that players are better prepared for the fight without disrupting the game’s pacing.

DOOM: The Dark Ages – Release Date and Platforms

DOOM: The Dark Ages is set to launch on May 15 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC (Steam), and Game Pass. Prepare for a brutal, skill-driven showdown unlike anything seen before in the franchise.