How long does it take to beat Hogwarts Legacy? Main story length & completionist run

James Busby
Hogwarts Legacy character with a wand

Like plenty of other open-world RPGs, Hogwarts Legacy is packed with content, as it includes more than 100 main story missions and side quests for players to enjoy in its magical universe. Whether you’re a completionist looking to 100% it or you’re just wondering how long the game‘s campaign will take you, our guide has you covered.

Most Hogwarts Legacy players will likely be wondering just how much time they can spend in the wizarding world both exploring the school and navigating the game’s open world.

The time needed to complete the game will mostly come down to individual skill and personal preference – a completionist will want to get every Trophy and Achievement, while more casual players may just want to finish the story.

Whether you’re looking to finish the game as quickly as possible or you want to take your time exploring familiar locations, this is everything you need to know about how long it should take you to roll credits.

How long is Hogwarts Legacy?

Hogwarts Legacy official artwork
Hogwarts Legacy can take a while to complete.

According to HowLongToBeat, Hogwarts Legacy takes 26½ hours to complete the main story. However, 67½ hours are needed for a completionist run. This means those looking to delve further than the main campaign and unlock all the game’s collectibles/achievements can expect to spend a lot more time exploring. 

Of course, like all games, this time also varies depending on the difficulty you have chosen and how good you are at mastering the game’s combat. There will also be Witches and Wizards who find glitches and unique tricks that enable them to speedrun the game. 

Either way, the game has plenty of content tucked away within its open world, meaning Harry Potter fans can really explore each environment.

So, there you have it — that’s all about Hogwarts Legacy and its length. For more news and guides on the game, be sure to check out more content on Hogwarts Legacy:

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About The Author

James is Dexerto's Associate Games Editor who joined the website in 2020. He graduated from university with a degree in Journalism, before spending four years freelancing for GamesRadar+, PCGamesN, RPS, LoL Esports, Red Bull Gaming, and many more. You can find him covering everything from CoD, Apex Legends, Genshin Impact, and Monster Hunter. Need to get in touch? Email James at james.busby@dexerto.com.