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How long is Final Fantasy 16 – length and time to beat

Updated: Jun 23, 2023 10:53 am
How long is Final Fantasy 16 – length and time to beat

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Square Enix typically makes long games and Final Fantasy games are some of the longest. Some Final Fantasy games take upwards of 120 hours to beat if you complete the main story and all of the side quests.

JRPG fans are used to the long cutscenes of Final Fantasy games and Final Fantasy XVI is no exception. The game is filled with detailed cutscenes, sidequests, and collectibles – possibly even more than Final Fantasy XV.

The world of Valisthea is a big place and there is plenty to explore. Thankfully, combat moves a little quicker in this single-player role-playing game. How long can you expect to play Final Fantasy 16? How long is Final Fantasy 16?

Final Fantasy 16 game length

Depending on how much you complete in the game, you are looking at around 50 to 80 hours of playtime. Final Fantasy 16 is a big game despite not having an open world to explore. If you are looking to only complete the main objective, you will likely only spend 50 to 55 hours completing the main story of Final Fantasy 16.

Those who are looking to do a completionist run, collecting every item and getting all of the trophies, will likely spend around 75 to 90 hours in the game. This doesn’t include entering new game plus mode.

The completion length of Final Fantasy 16 is shorter than previous titles with Final Fantasy XV which could consume over 100 hours if you tried to complete everything.

Final Fantasy 16 has a pretty big world to explore that is filled with monsters, weapons, and various items like Orchestrion Rolls. Gamers can easily spend a long time admiring the details of the world.

There is more to explore in the game including Stage Replay and Arcade Mode. You can even enter training mode to practice for that next big boss battle or if you simply want to practice your new abilities.


Aden is an avid gamer with a love for RPGs. He isn't afraid to scour the dungeon or raid the castle.

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