Horizon Forbidden West takes about 28 to 30 hours to beat if focusing mainly on the story. Adding side quests typically extends playtime to around 60 hours. For completionists who want to experience everything, the game can take up to 90-100 hours or more, especially when including expansions like the Burning Shores DLC.
Summary of Playtime Estimates
- Main story only: About 28-30 hours
- Story plus side quests: Around 60 hours
- Full completion (100%): Approximately 90-100+ hours
- DLC (Burning Shores): Additional 7-12 hours
These estimates vary by player style, difficulty, and exploration depth but generally fall within these ranges.
