The time to beat Starfield varies widely depending on play style:
- For the main story only, it takes about 12-24 hours. Estimates range from around 12-15 hours up to 23-24 hours in different sources.
- A typical playthrough with some side quests and faction missions takes about 45-70 hours.
- Completionists aiming to do every quest, explore everything, and achieve 100% completion may spend around 145 hours or more.
- Players who want to explore extensively, do all side content, build, and enjoy the game fully may play over 150 hours, with some even reaching several hundred hours.
In summary, expect around 12-24 hours for just the main story, roughly 45-70 hours for a balanced playthrough, and upwards of 140 hours for full completion and exploration.
