Doom The Dark Ages Completionist Guide: How long does it take to beat the game?

DOOM: The Dark Ages is the eighth main game in the well-known FPS series from id Software and the third since the series was rebooted in 2016. The game returns to the battle against hell, with many new features. Unlike earlier Doom games that focused on fast movement, The Dark Ages has a heavier and more grounded combat system. 

There is also more to the combat and storyline. Players can look forward to a lot, and it may take time to finish the game. We have all the details if you want to know how long it takes to complete the game.

1. How long does it take to beat Doom The Dark Ages?

It takes around 16-18 hours to beat Doom the Dark Ages for casual players. However, for completionists, it might take around 22-24 hours. 

The main story takes around 10-15 hours to complete, depending on whether the player if they are rushing or taking their time to enjoy the story. If we include the side quests and extras, then it takes around 16-20 hours.

Similarly, if you are a completionist, Doom the Dark Ages can be completed by playing for 19 hours if you are speedrunning. However, if you are playing at leisure, then it might take 9 extra hours, making it 28 hours to complete the game. 

2. How to 100% Complete Doom the Dark Ages?

To 100% complete Doom the Dark Ages, players must finish all 22 chapters and collect all the trophies in the game.

2.1 All the Chapters in Doom The Dark Ages

The chapters in Doom The Dark Ages in progressive order are as follows- 

1. Village of Khalim
2. Hebeth
3. Barrier Core
4. Sentinel Barracks
5. Holy City of Aratum
6. Siege Part 1
7. Siege Part 2
8. Abyssal Forest
9. Ancestral Forge
10. The Forsaken Plains
11. Hellbreaker
12. Sentinel Command Station
13. From Beyond
14. Spire of Nerathul
15. City of Ry’uul
16. The Kar’Thul Marshes
17. Temple of Lomarith
18. Belly of the Beast
19. Harbor of Souls
20. Resurrection
21. Final Battle
22. Reckoning

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2.2 All the Trophies in Doom The Dark Ages

Story Progression Trophies

• A Dark Beginning – Complete Chapter 1: Village of Khalim
• Supersized Brawl – Complete Chapter 3: Barrier Core
• Bringing the House Down – Complete Chapter 5: The Holy City of Aratum
• Jailbreak – Complete Chapter 14: Spire of Nerathul
• Too Angry to Die – Complete Chapter 19: Harbor of Souls
• Argent Return – Complete Chapter 20: Resurrection
• Game Complete – Finish the campaign on any difficulty

Boss Defeat Trophies

• Vagary Down! – Kill the Vagary Champion (Chapter 4)
• Agaddon Champion Down! – Kill an Agaddon Hunter (Chapter 8)
• Komodo Champion Down! – Kill a Komodo demon (Chapter 14)
• The Only Thing They Fear – Defeat The Old One and Enhanced Ahzrak (Chapter 21)

Weapon & Upgrade Trophies

• Upgraded – Acquire your first weapon upgrade
• Fully Loaded – Complete the Mastery Challenge for a single weapon
• Gunpletionist – Complete the Mastery Challenge for all weapons
• Gimme That – Acquire the Ballistic Force Crossbow
• Shield Adept – Unlock all base shield upgrades
• Ancestral Blessing – Acquire your first Shield Rune
• Powerful Investment – Max out a single Shield Rune
• Melee Expert – Unlock all melee weapon upgrades
• Berserker – Unlock all Shield Base, Shield Rune, and Melee Weapon upgrades

Demonic Essence Trophies

• Essential Upgrade – Acquire your first Demonic Essence upgrade
• Essential Ammo – Acquire all Demonic Essence ammo upgrades
• Essential Armor – Acquire all Demonic Essence armor upgrades
• Essential Health – Acquire all Demonic Essence health upgrades
• Essentially Unstoppable – Acquire all Demonic Essence upgrades

Miscellaneous Trophies

• Challenge Completed – Finish all Mission Challenges in the campaign
• Toy Collector – Gather all collectible demon toys
• Lore Nerd – Gather all Codex pages

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3. About Doom: The Dark Ages

Doom: The Dark Ages is an upcoming first-person shooter developed by id Software and published by Bethesda Softworks. It serves as a prequel to the 2016 reboot of the Doom series and its sequel, Doom Eternal. The gam will be released on May 15, 2025, on platforms like PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Windows PC. It serves as a prequel to the 2016 Doom reboot, introducing a darker, medieval-inspired setting focusing on melee combat and shield parrying, offering a shift from the fast-paced action of its predecessors.