How Long to Beat Cyberpunk 2077? Story, Sides and 100%

Cyberpunk 2077 takes about 33 hours to beat if you only follow the story, according to players on IGDB. Add the side jobs and a good chunk of the gigs and it's closer to 72 hours, with about 129 hours for 100%. The main plot is fairly short for this kind of RPG, but Night City is packed with things to do. Here's the breakdown.

Story only: about 33 hours

Sticking to the main jobs, V reaches the end in around thirty hours. The story is deliberately tight: you've got a chip in your head and not much time, so the game keeps pushing you forward. Dialogue choices and relationships change which ending you can reach.

Fair warning: doing only the story means missing what makes the game memorable. Several endings actually depend on character quests that aren't mandatory.

With side content: about 72 hours

The game doubles in length once you take on side jobs and fixer gigs. That's where Cyberpunk shines: the stories of Judy, Panam, River or Kerry are as carefully written as the main quest. Gigs let you test your build, whether that's stealth, hacking or a shotgun.

100%: about 129 hours

Doing everything means clearing Night City's map: every gig, every reported crime, every race, every tarot card and item. Expect about 129 hours. These times cover the base game; the Phantom Liberty expansion adds a new district and its own story, which stretches the adventure further.

How many evenings to plan

At 2 hours an evening, the story fits into 16 or 17 evenings, about a month at four nights a week. With side jobs you're at about 36 evenings, a little over two months. For 100%, plan on more than 60 evenings.

The sweet spot is often the middle option: the main story plus the character quests, without the dozens of small crimes on the map.

Tips for your playthrough

Don't skip the quests of the key side characters: they matter for the endings and are often the best moments in the game. Pick a style early (stealth, netrunner, brute force) and put your points there, you'll move much faster.

If you want to speed up, leave the reported crimes and collectibles for later. If you loved CD Projekt RED's writing, also see how long The Witcher 3 takes.

Verdict

Around thirty hours for the story is reasonable, but Cyberpunk is really meant to be played at around 70 hours with the side jobs. That's the length where Night City makes sense. For what to play next, see games like Cyberpunk 2077.

FAQ

Is Cyberpunk 2077 a long game?

The main story is fairly short for an open world RPG: about 33 hours according to players on IGDB. But with side jobs it quickly climbs to 72 hours, and 100% takes around 129 hours.

Is Phantom Liberty included in these times?

No, the times on this page are for the base game. The Phantom Liberty expansion adds a new district, a new story and an extra ending, which adds several more evenings to your playthrough.

Should I do the side quests in Cyberpunk 2077?

Yes, at least the ones for the main characters. They're among the best written in the game and some endings depend on your bonds with them. The small reported crimes on the map, on the other hand, are optional.