How Long is Hogwarts Legacy?

Wondering how long Hogwarts Legacy takes to beat? Get estimates for the main story and 100% completion, including side quests and collectibles.

Hey there! So you're curious about how much time you'll be sinking into Hogwarts Legacy, huh? It's a big game, and knowing the commitment can help you plan your magical adventures. Let's break down the time investment!

How Long is the Hogwarts Legacy Story?

If you're looking to just blast through the main story, the developers have indicated it'll take around 35 hours. Now, that's if you're really just focused on the main questline and not getting sidetracked by all the amazing things Hogwarts and its surrounding areas have to offer. Honestly, most players will probably find themselves spending more time exploring, diving into side quests, and building relationships with characters, which will definitely add to that playtime.

Why would you want to just play the main quest when there’s a whole world outside of Hogwarts to explore?! (Credit: Avalanche Software.)

How Long to 100% Complete Hogwarts Legacy?

For those of you who want to see and do absolutely everything, get ready for a longer haul! It's been confirmed there are about 100 side quests to tackle. On top of that, there are tons of collectibles scattered everywhere – think Field Guide pages, Conjuration Recipes, Vivarium Beasts, and so much more. The general estimate for fully completing the game, including all those side activities and collectibles, is somewhere between 75 to 100 hours. It's quite a substantial game!

Plus, it's worth noting that the side quests in Hogwarts Legacy are said to actually have an impact on the main story. So, the choices you make and the side content you engage with will definitely have consequences and shape your overall experience.

Guide Information

• Publisher: Warner Bros Interactive Entertainment
• Platforms: PC, PS4, PS5, Switch, XB One, XB X|S
• Genre: Action RPG
• Guide Release: 31 January 2023
• Last Updated: 9 August 2023

This guide covers a lot, including gameplay mechanics, a searchable database for enemies, ingredients, potions, and more, walkthroughs for tough dungeons, details on side quests and their impact, collectible locations, how to get every spell, and how to complete every challenge.