How Long Does It Take To Beat & Complete DOOM Eternal? - CBR

DOOM Eternal is id Software's 2020 multi-platform follow-up to the 2016 series reboot. The game has since received DLC updates in The Ancient Gods Part 1 & 2, with more content possibly on the horizon.

In DOOM Eternal, players discover the origins of the Slayer while defeating hordes of demons with brutal weaponry. The real highlight is the gameplay, however, and players can hunt down plenty of extras to extend their playtime. Those interested in the game's lore can discover new Codex entries, while others can locate weapon or suit upgrades like the Sentinel Armor and tackle challenging secret encounters. On the whole, DOOM Eternal is an average-length game with a decent amount of extended playtime for those who choose to fully explore.

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How Long It Takes To Beat DOOM Eternal

The fastest time on record to beat DOOM Eternal is 18 minutes and 58 seconds, according to Speedrun.com, a feat accomplished by user xamide. On average, though, players can expect to spend 14 hours playing through the main campaign. DOOM Eternal consists of 13 story missions and features an auto-save system that triggers once players reach established checkpoints, so players will not need to manually save while playing.

How Long It Takes To Complete DOOM Eternal

DOOM Eternal has plenty of extras to keep players occupied. On average, it has taken players 25 hours and 30 minutes to complete DOOM Eternal. The game has quite a few extras, including but not limited to new weapons, runes, armor and secret encounters.

One of the main side attractions players can hunt for is the secret gun Unmakyr, a new take on the DOOM 64 original. Players can acquire this plasma weapon in the Fortress of Doom by completing all optional Slayer Gates and collecting six Empyrean Keys. In order to access Slayer Gates throughout various levels, players need to find their respective Slayer Keys located nearby.

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DOOM Eternal does away with Rune Trials, instead hiding runes within levels as Makyr devices. Players have nine runes they can find, but another change is that they do not have a leveling system. These runes offer various combat bonuses and can be helpful in tough situations.

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Sentinel Crystals replace the Argent Cells from DOOM (2016) and are items that offer stat upgrades to ammo, armor and health. Players can find 12 Sentinel Crystals scattered throughout the game which can be used to unlock six Sentinel Crystal abilities. Each ability has two upgrades that can be purchased using one Crystal apiece, and once both upgrades have been purchased the ability automatically unlocks a passive upgrade.

Lastly, players looking for an added challenge will want to keep an eye out for secret encounters. DOOM Eternal has eight secret challenges, and each must be defeated within 30 seconds. Successfully completing these timed challenges awards players with Weapon Points that can be used to unlock weapon modifications.

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