Doom The Dark Ages Can Be Passed Without Using Weapons, Says Director

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  • You can beat Doom The Dark Ages without any weapons, according to the director.
  • Only experienced players can achieve this, however, and it isn’t recommended by Hugo Martin.
  • The FPS title is set to launch in May 2025.

One of the most anticipated titles of this year, Doom The Dark Ages is set to offer a new spin on the long-running franchise with bigger levels and a more story-focused approach. But, to the delight of fans, it will keep its action-based combat that heavily leans on killing demons.

However, what if you could complete the upcoming titles without ever using a weapon? It would beat the point of Doom, but according to the director, it is possible in The Dark Ages.

Why it matters: Niche challenges like this are necessary for building fanbases and keeping interest alive in single-player titles.

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Doom the Dark Ages is beatable with just a shield.

While talking to PC Gamer, director Hugo Martin said that you can beat Doom the Dark Ages with only melee weapons and no guns. However, it will be hard to do as only experienced gamers can achieve this feat, according to Martin.

The director said it’s unlikely but not impossible, referencing players beating 2016’s Doom with a pistol. However, he warned that this playstyle in Doom The Dark Ages would feel awkward and less enjoyable.

I’m sure people will figure out how to do it with the shield and the melee, because they’re pretty powerful.

Newly released info did reveal that the sequel is going to have an expanded range of weapons, including a wheel of weapons just for melee combat. Add the new and much bigger level design to this, and Doom The Dark Ages easily stands out as the most exciting entry in the series.

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The game will have an expanded weapon wheel.

The game is already topping charts across all platforms and the sales will only increase as its May release date comes closer. Doom The Dark Ages has a lot of hype to live up to and only time will tell if it succeeds in doing so.

Will you try the melee combat challenge in the FPS title or play it the old-fashioned way? Tell us in the comments below or head to the Tech4Gamers forum for discussion.

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