Square Enix's Final Fantasy 16 finally came out on June 22, 2023. Join Clive Rosefield, a brave and powerful swordsman, on a quest to avenge his little brother, who fell prey to a dangerous Eikon named Ifrit.

Fans cannot wait to explore the vast world of Valisthea, but some are curious about how long this adventure will last.

How Long to Beat Final Fantasy 16

The duration of the game largely depends on your playstyle. According to Howlongtobeat.com, Final Fantasy 16's main storyline lasts 40 hours. If you do the main story and side quests, you're looking at around 45 hours total. The completionist route should take about 77 hours.

These reportings are close to what director Hiroshi Takai and producer Yoshida said. They stated that players could expect to spend about 35 hours on the main story alone and 70-80 hours on the completionist route. Skipping cut scenes will drastically decrease playtime as well.

Role-playing games are also known for being time-consuming. Some of the shortest RPGs, like Parasite Eve and Helen's Mysterious Castle, last about 7-10 hours. On the other hand, the longest ones, like Trails Of Cold Steel 3 and Shin Megami Tensei: Persona 3, can run for over 60 hours.

This article was originally published on dbltap as How Long to Beat Final Fantasy 16.