10 Video Game Post-Credits Scenes You Need To See

NEVER skip the credits.

By Jack Cullum /

You'd be forgiven for thinking post-credit scenes are reserved for films - especially after the prevalence of them across the MCU - but stick around after some of your favourite titles' wrap and you might find a nice little surprise. In fact, you'll be amazed how many key games feature post-credit content expanding what you just saw.

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Post-credit scenes have actually been used in games for decades, and are sometimes locked off until the player has completed certain parameters. For example, completing in a certain time, or by making certain choices. Acting as an incentive for players to appreciate the developers who have worked on said game, there is usually a short scene that serves are a reward.

While many are short scenes that serve as small rewards for hard-working players, more significant post-credit scenes can either be an extension of the story or even setup for a sequel.

There are even a few post-credit scenes that actually make you look at the game in an entirely different way, saving crucial plot developments until the very last moment.

10. DOOM Eternal

Kicking off with a light hearted entry, you probably wouldn't expect Doom: Eternal to even have a post-credit scene due to the fact the game seems more focused on delivering a high-trill gore fest over providing a detailed story. Which is good, as people play Doom so that they can cut through hoards of hell spawn.

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But anyone who does stick around past the credits of the game will be treated to a short scene showing a demon messing around with some DOOM figures, making Doomguy and a Tyrant fight by clacking them together.

It's actually sort of wholesome, until the camera reveals Doomguy standing behind the demon as he cocks his shotgun.

It's a funny little reward for patient players. Already fans have begun to grow attached to this poor little guy, suggesting that perhaps the demon could be kept around as a janitor for the Doomguy. With the Doot Revenant soldier ending up as a skin in Doom: Eternal, you never know, this poor little demon may not of been slain like the rest.

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