Starfield length - How long is the game?

A Starfield astronaut standing on a rocky planet

A Starfield astronaut standing on a rocky planet
November 9, 2023: Learn how long will it be to finish Starfield.

The Starfield length is useful information to know if you're planning on working through the main Starfield storyline anytime soon.

In this guide, we'll break down what we know so far about how long Starfield is. Not everyone enjoys playing extensive games like Red Dead Redemption 2, where at a point it'll seem like there's no end to the game. In the case of Starfield, however, players will be embarking on a space journey into the unknown where they'll encounter many wondrous things.

For even more on the game, check out what we know about the Starfield romance system so far. We've also got a look at all the planets confirmed so far, as well as when the Starfield Game Pass release date should be. All of this and even more content can be found in our one-stop shop, our Starfield hub!

Starfield Astronaut with creatures
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Starfield Astronaut with creatures

How long is Starfield?

With Starfield now out in the open, the main quest will take approximately 17 hours to complete. This is much less time than other Bethesda titles.

However, considering the fact that there'll be up to 1,000 planets to explore in the game, in addition to the four Starfield cities that Howard confirmed will be in the game, it'll take even more time to complete every single thing there is to do in the Starfield universe.

If you plan on completing all of the side quests available, players can expect to spend at least 52 hours to finish it fully.

Ultimately, you can take as long as you like to complete Starfield as there's so much to explore.

That's it for our look at Starfield's length! For even more on the game, check out whether the game has multiplayer, as well as how the character creator will work.