DOOM Eternal: 8 Things We Learned From Hugo Martin On Joe Rogan Experience
1. The Game Will Include An Antagonist Worthy Of Battling The Doom Slayer
One of the most exciting things revealed in Hugo Martin's appearance on the JRE was the potential confirmation of an antagonist worthy of the famed Doom Slayer, with Martin describing an epic encounter reminiscent of the fight between Obi-Wan and Darth Maul in The Phantom Menace.
Many fans of the series are speculating that the Dark Lord, the supreme ruler of Hell may serve as the primary antagonist in the game, after making a brief voice-only appearance in DOOM 2016.
Despite details still being scarce about the story of the upcoming title, as Rogan and Martin watched the 2019 trailer together on the podcast Martin also revealed that the game will feature a battle between the Doom Slayer and a new type of monster featured known as the Marauder that will seriously test the player's skills in combat:
"That guy that comes out with the axe, he is as tough as you are."