Death Stranding 2, Hideo Kojima’s latest brainchild is finally out in the wild. You can play it right now, if you’ve pre-ordered it.
While the game officially launches on June 26, don’t expect to beat it within a few hours because there’s literally a lot for you to do.
So, if you’re wondering how long it’s going to take to beat Death Stranding 2, we’ve got you covered.
How Long Does it Take to Beat Death Stranding 2?
Ideally, the answer to this question would depend upon how you choose to approach the content at hand.
If you’re strictly sticking to the storyline and not deviating towards any of the side content the game has to offer, you’ll need around 40-50 hours to beat Death Stranding 2.
While the number of hours might vary depending upon how you choose to approach the content, it will not fall below 40 hours.
While some might want you to factor in the online connectivity bit but that will never dramatically affect your playtime.
Does Death Stranding 2 Have Side Quests?
Yes, Death Stranding 2 has elaborate side quests in the form of various delivery missions. You get these by talking to different NPCs that you find scattered across the map.
Additionally, you will also come across a lot of random objects that spawn around the world. You can also deliver these objects to their respective owners to improve your standing with them.
This will significantly affect how the different inhabitants around the world treat you as you approach their settlements and interact with them in Death Stranding 2.
If you’re looking to push for a completionist run, then expect to see a total playtime of Death Stranding 2 which is 80-100 hours long.
Here’s a complete breakdown of the different times needed to complete the game depending on which path you want to take:
- Critical path (Main story missions): 40-50 hours
- Standard (Main story + some side missions): 50-70 hours
- Completionist (Main story + lots of side activities and exploration): 80-100 hours
