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Pokemon Legends: Arceus has launched for Nintendo Switch and invites players on a trip into the past, as they set out on an adventure into the ancient Hisui region, the area that later becomes what Pokemon fans already know to be modern-day Sinnoh.

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But how long does this new adventure take for you to beat? While the game doesn't offer the full roster of Pokemon to catch, there's still plenty to add to your Pokedex as well as a wealth of new content, such as Research Tasks and Alpha Pokemon to tackle.

How Long Does It Take To Complete?

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If you're just looking to complete the Pokemon Legends: Arceus storyline without too much sidetracking, HowLongToBeat estimates that you're looking at about 20 hours to see the credits roll.

Of course, there is plenty of side content on offer, from requests to the ultimate goal of trying to complete the entire Pokedex, not to mention, it's pretty easy to get lost in the beauty of the Hisui region. That means it's super easy to take your time, increasing your average playtime to about 29 hours if you do a little extra on the side.

How Long Does It Take To 100 Percent?

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If you're thinking that seeing the end credits roll is the end of your Hisuian adventure, you'd be wrong. There's lots more to do in the post-game content, with new quests, Legendary Pokemon to catch, and of course, filling out that Pokedex. From our own experiences on the team, you're looking at 65-75 hours to fully complete the game and all of its post-game content.

Is There Online Multiplayer?

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There is some confusion about whether Pokemon Legends: Arceus has multiplayer as the information for the game states "up to 2 players", but this is actually only referring to the trading feature. There is no online play between users in terms of battling with one another, or alongside one another. That means the only battling you'll be doing is against NPCs and Pokemon.

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