The time to beat Starfield varies widely depending on play style:
- Main story only: Approximately 12-20 hours if played fast (some sources say 12-15, others 15-20).
- Main story plus side quests and faction quests: Typically 45-70 hours, with an average around 50-60 hours for a fuller experience.
- Completionist runs with all missions, exploration, and activities can take over 180 hours, and possibly several hundred hours if players aim for everything including multiple endings.
Bethesda's Starfield offers a massive galaxy with over 1,000 planets, which allows for a huge amount of exploration and optional content, contributing to the wide variance in playtime.
In summary, beating the main campaign quickly requires about 12-20 hours, a typical playthrough including side content takes roughly 45-70 hours, and completionists may spend 180 hours or more in the game. This time commitment reflects the scope and scale Bethesda aimed for with Starfield.
