DOORS The Archives Update: Everything New (Floor 3, Entities, Items)

Overview

The biggest DOORS update in years is here. The Archives dropped on August 31, 2026 — and it brings a brand new subfloor, never-before-seen entities, over 10 new items, new locations, and a whole lot more.

This is your complete breakdown of everything in The Archives update, from the new floor itself to every new monster, item, and secret.

Quick Update Stats

Release date: August 31, 2026

New floor: The Archives (Floor 3 / subfloor)

New entities: Multiple never-before-seen monsters

New items: 10+ new collectibles and tools

New badge(s): Including the secret REDACTED badge

Developer: LSPLASH

The New Floor: The Archives

The Archives is a brand-new area accessible after The Mines. It’s described as a massive, forgotten archival complex filled with documents, artifacts, and things that should have stayed buried.

What We Know About The Archives

Theme: Abandoned archive / storage facility
Atmosphere: Dark, claustrophobic corridors lined with filing cabinets and boxes
New mechanics: Document rooms, archive puzzles, reworked floor progression
Connection to lore: The Archives seem to tie into the DOORS backstory — expect revelations about the entities and the facility

For a full walkthrough of every room and puzzle in The Archives, see our Floor 3 — The Archives Walkthrough.

New Entities

The Archives update introduces multiple brand-new entities. These are the stars of the update — and some of them completely change how you play.

For detailed survival strategies for every new entity, see our New Archives Entities Guide.

Here’s a quick overview of what’s new:

New Entity Highlights

The Archivist — A new boss entity that patrols the archive halls. Described as tall, slow, and methodical — but with a terrifying trick up its sleeve.
Page Turner — A smaller entity that hides among stacks of books and documents. It’s hard to see until it’s too late.
Card Catalog — A trap entity disguised as a filing cabinet. Open the wrong drawer and things get bad.
Static — An entity that manifests in areas with old recording equipment. Think TV static, but it’s alive.
Dust — A swarm entity that fills rooms with choking dust clouds. Breathing is optional.

Note: Entity names and descriptions are based on official trailer analysis, developer announcements, and early community findings. Exact names and mechanics may differ from early reports — always verify in-game.

New Items (10+)

The Archives update adds over 10 new items to the game. Here’s what we’ve confirmed so far:

Tools & Equipment

Battery — Recharges your flashlight on the go. Finally!
Gas Mask — Protects against dust and airborne entities
Document Key — Unlocks sealed archive doors
Glow Stick — Alternative light source that doesn’t attract certain entities
Tape Recorder — Plays back audio logs. Also useful for… something else.

Consumables

Energy Bar — Similar to vitamins but with a different effect profile
Anti-Histamine — Counters specific status effects
Rubber Gloves — Protects against electrical traps

Rare / Special

Archive Key — Opens the deepest, most restricted areas of The Archives
Magnifying Glass — Reveals hidden details in documents and on walls

New Locations & Rooms

The Archives isn’t just one long hallway — it’s a complex with distinct areas:

The Lobby

The entry point to The Archives. Grand, decaying, and a safe zone… probably.

The Stacks

Endless rows of filing cabinets and document boxes. Most of the new entities live here.

The Reading Room

A large, open room with tables and chairs. Home to a major story beat.

The Vault

A heavily secured area deep in The Archives. You’ll need special keys to get in.

The Basement Archives

Even deeper. Even darker. Even worse things live down here.

The REDACTED Badge

The Archives update includes a secret REDACTED badge — a hidden achievement that players are already racing to unlock.

What we know:

It’s a secret/hidden badge (not listed in the normal badge page)
It requires finding something specific in The Archives
Multiple YouTube guides are already titled things like “the ONLY way to get the REDACTED badge”

For our step-by-step guide to unlocking the REDACTED badge, see How to Get the REDACTED Badge.

Changes to Existing Content

The Archives update isn’t just new content — it also brings changes to existing floors:

Reworked lighting system across all floors
Updated entity models for some classic monsters
New modifier options for custom runs
Balance changes to items, entity spawn rates, and damage values
Updated UI with new menus and inventory improvements

New Codes

Major updates almost always come with celebration codes. Check our DOORS Codes page for the latest working codes — including any Archives update codes from LSPLASH.

Getting Started with The Archives

Ready to jump in? Here’s how to access the new content:

Beat The Mines (Floor 2) — you need to reach the end
The Archives entrance opens after the Mines elevator
Bring a good light source — it’s even darker down there
Save your crucifix — you’ll probably need it
Expect to die a lot — that’s normal for a new floor

More Archives Guides

Floor 3 — The Archives Walkthrough — Step-by-step guide to every room and puzzle
New Archives Entities — Every new monster and how to survive them
REDACTED Badge Guide — How to unlock the secret achievement

Coming from earlier floors? Check out our The Mines Guide to prepare for the journey down to Floor 3.

Last verified: September 2, 2026. This page is based on official trailer analysis, LSPLASH social media announcements, the official Roblox game page, and early community findings. Content may change as the update is further explored — always verify in-game.