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Horizon Forbidden West is Guerrilla Games' much-anticipated sequel to the critically acclaimed Horizon Zero Dawn. The first game offered a sprawling open world to explore and plenty of hidden secrets to discover. The sequel is no different - only this time, on a much grander scale.
If you're heading out west or are knee-deep in the side quests, you might be wondering just how long this title is going to take you to finish. Well, whatever your playstyle, here's how long you can expect to be playing Horizon Forbidden West.
How Long Does It Take To Beat Just The Story?
If you're looking to sit down and experience Aloy's latest adventure, you can expect to spend around about 25-30 Hours in Horizon Forbidden West. This all depends on the difficulty you play on and how long you spend looking around the locations and upgrading your gear.
The story itself consists of varying missions, and parts of it can be tackled in any order - though it does recommend an order through how they are leveled. Still, if you want to tackle some of the harder areas first, you are free to do so.
A Few Quests Here And There
The world of Horizon Forbidden West is packed full of side quests, activities, and things to discover. If you decide to take on a few extra things every so often, you'll probably spend around about 40 hours in the game.
You'll likely be given side quests as you explore the world, either through rumors, settlements, or if you happen upon something out in the wilds. They are all worth taking part in and can offer so many unique experiences, so the extra time is well spent.
Exploring The World At Your Own Pace
On top of an entertaining story and a whole load of side content for you to delve into, Horizon Forbidden West is also a very pretty and intricate world. If you decide to spend time exploring every nook and cranny, and take things at a more leisurely pace, then you're likely going to spend upwards of 70 hours in the game.
This includes side quests and activities, but also just discovering some of the stunning locations and interesting characters throughout the Forbidden West. It's a huge map to explore, and it all feels incredible to discover for the first time.
How Long Does It Take To 100 Percent Horizon Forbidden West?
If you're the kind to go after everything there is to do in the game, then you have a long road ahead. Horizon Forbidden West will take anywhere between 120-150 hours to 100 percent complete. Of course, this can vary depending on playstyle, difficulty, and how many of those pesky Datapoints you need to track down.
As a general rule, we found that you can stick closely to about one percent of completion per hour, when playing naturally. This trickles off towards the later game when you have the last few things to uncover, but it means the experience as a whole is well-rounded, and most of your time is spent doing something new and interesting.