Expect 30 to 60 hours of gameplay to complete Ghost of Yotei.

In Ghost of Yotei, you can expect your playtime to range from 40 to 80 hours, thanks to its expansive world brimming with activities and discoveries. If you take your time to explore every nook and cranny, surpassing 80 hours is definitely within reach.

The variation in playtime stems from the multitude of activities available. You can discover hot springs, wolf dens, and Altars of Reflection to enhance your character’s health and skills. There are also camps and villages to liberate, weapons masters to find, and a plethora of side missions and quests waiting to be uncovered. After completing the game, I’ll break down the time it takes to finish Ghost of Yotei, the number of chapters, and the details on the New Game Plus mode.

– Just the story/critical path: 35-40 hours
– Main story + some extra content: 40-60 hours
– Main story + a lot of extra content: 70-80+ hours
– Everything: 80+ hours

If you’re focused solely on the critical path, you’re looking at around 40 hours to finish the main story. However, that’s only if you stick strictly to the main objectives and avoid distractions. While you’ll enjoy the journey, you’ll miss out on a lot of the game’s richness.

Realistically, a more average playthrough that includes the main story along with some side content will likely take you between 40-60 hours. Given the sheer amount of activities and the game’s encouragement of exploration, you might find yourself spending that much time before even reaching the final area. It’s easy to clock in 70 hours or more as you get drawn into exploring all the map markers and tying up loose ends.

For completionists aiming to find everything—completing all side missions, bounties, and collectibles in pursuit of that Platinum Trophy—you can anticipate 80+ hours of gameplay.

These estimates are just rough guidelines, as various factors can influence your total playtime. Dynamic events, your choice of story order, and whether you opt for fast travel or traverse the world on foot or horseback all play a role. The key takeaway is that this is a substantial game, and even if you rush through, you’re looking at a couple of days of gameplay at the very least. Plus, with the New Game Plus mode, you can extend your adventure even further.

Ghost of Yotei features three distinct chapters or acts. Completing the critical path in Teshio Ridge and Ishikari Plains will trigger the second chapter, opening up Oshima Coast. Once you reach a certain point in Oshima Coast’s storyline, the third chapter will activate, leading to the final showdown. While there’s no rush to unlock everything and reach the final chapter quickly, pacing yourself might be beneficial to leave some side content for later exploration.