Doom Eternal: Standard vs Deluxe Edition – Which Should You Buy?

The key difference between Doom Eternal‘s Standard and Deluxe editions comes down to additional content provided in the Deluxe version. You get the full base game with either, but Deluxe has extra DLC, skins, and sounds. In this guide, I‘ll compare the editions in detail so you can decide which is the better value.

Standard Edition Overview

The Doom Eternal Standard Edition provides the core experience – the full single player campaign plus access to Battlemode multiplayer. It‘s a great option if you want to rip and tear through the main story.

Here‘s exactly what‘s included:

• Doom Eternal base game
• Battlemode multiplayer mode
• Pre-order bonus Demonic Slayer skin
• Pre-order bonus classic weapons sound pack

You‘ll get 30+ hours of gameplay conquering the campaign and can also jump into multiplayer battles as the Slayer or a Demon. It‘s the most affordable way to play the latest Doom.

Deluxe Edition Content

The Deluxe Edition builds on the Standard by adding:

• Year One Pass with 2 campaign DLCs
• Demonic Slayer Skin
• Classic Weapons Sound Pack

Let‘s take a closer look at what you get:

Year One Pass & DLC Expansions

The Year One Pass provides access to two major DLC expansions for the single player campaign:

• The Ancient Gods, Part One
• The Ancient Gods, Part Two

These story expansions pick up after the events of the main game and add new levels, enemies, abilities and gear. You‘ll continue the Doom Slayer‘s quest to obliterate Hell‘s forces across epic scaled maps.

Each DLC adds 5-6 hours of extra gameplay. Combined with the base 30 hours, you‘re looking at 40+ hours with the Deluxe edition.

Demonic Slayer Skin & Classic Sounds

Two customization extras are also included:

• Demonic Slayer Skin – An exclusive Marauder-themed skin for DOOMguy
• Classic Weapons Sound Pack – Retro sound effects for that classic DOOM vibe

While not essential, these provide a cool way to tailor the experience and feel unique.

Deluxe Edition Breakdown

To summarize, here‘s everything the Deluxe Edition contains:

• Doom Eternal base game
• Year One Pass
  • The Ancient Gods, Part 1
  • The Ancient Gods, Part 2
• Demonic Slayer skin
• Classic weapons sound pack

You get the complete content package upfront rather than having to purchase the DLC separately later.

Which Edition is the Better Value?

For most gamers, the Deluxe Edition provides much more value:

• 2 major DLCs alone cost more than the Deluxe upgrade
• Extra 10+ hours of gameplay and story
• Exclusive Slayer skin and retro sounds
• Cheaper to get the DLC included rather than buying separately

However, more casual Doom players may not need all the extra content. The Standard Edition provides the core experience for less money upfront.

Here‘s a quick value comparison:

As you can see, the Deluxe Edition commanding $30 more. But you easily get $30+ worth of extras with the included DLC.

For hardcore fans who plan to play all the Doom Eternal content, Deluxe is clearly the better buy. You get the complete experience upfront and can look forward to the expansions extending the fun.

More casual players may be satisfied spending $30 less for the Standard base game. But keep in mind you‘ll end up paying more overall if you do decide to purchase the DLC down the road.

Either way you can rest assured knowing Doom Eternal will provide insane first-person demon-slaying action. Rip and tear!