Similar to its predecessor, Breath of the Wild, The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is said to be a huge game with tons of exploration and side missions. The amount of time required to beat the game may surprise players who haven’t tried a Zelda game before, since these titles are known for their vast open worlds with an abundance of optional quests.
According to reviews, The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is a lengthy game with an average playthrough of 50-60 hours for the main story. Add a little bit of exploration and side quests, and the number can easily go up to 75 hours.
Players must note that enthusiastic gamers, especially those who have played Breath of the Wild, may be able to complete the main story in less than 40 hours (according to HowLongToBeat website).
How long does it take for 100% completion in Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom?
Since the game is said to be denser than Zelda: BOTW, it would take players anywhere between 100-200 hours to complete the game in its entirety. This includes exploring all the maps in detail, completing all the side quests, and taking some downtime to cook. Then there are weapons to fuse, vehicles to craft, and shrines and temples to experience. Performing all such in-game activities dramatically increases the length of the game, something completionists wouldn’t mind.
Players who aren’t interested in 100% completion will still spend around 70-100 hours playing the game on average.
