How long is Doom: The Dark Ages

Before the game launched, we found out that Doom: The Dark Ages was ditching its multiplayer mode to focus entirely on crafting the most intense and rewarding single-player campaign possible. The Doom series has always delivered fantastic campaigns, especially since the reboot, but having that multiplayer option gives you way more to do after you’ve slaughtered every demon and uncovered every secret. Unless you’re playing through Game Pass, you might think twice about buying a brand-new game if it’s only going to last you a weekend before you’ve crushed it. We’ve played through every level, tracked down all the secrets, and unlocked every upgrade in Doom: The Dark Ages to give you the exact lowdown on how long this game really is.

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

First off, difficulty always affects how long it takes to finish a game, and that’s especially true for something like Doom: The Dark Ages. That said, we can give a solid estimate if you’re playing on a difficulty that’s challenging but doesn’t leave you stuck on fights for 30 minutes or more.

Doom: The Dark Ages has 22 chapters, many of which include big open areas where you can explore, hunt for secrets, grab collectibles, and more. If you’re playing at a natural pace—checking out some optional stuff but not obsessively clearing every single thing before moving on—each chapter should take around 45 minutes on average. If you’re going for 100% completion, bump that up to an hour or a little more per chapter.

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So, for most players, Doom: The Dark Ages will take roughly 15 to 20 hours based on our playthrough. If you’re a completionist aiming to find every secret, master every weapon, and tackle all the optional objectives, you’re looking at closer to 40 hours of playtime.