How long to beat Hogwarts Legacy? Story, extras and 100%

Hogwarts Legacy takes about 24 hours to beat, according to players on IGDB, around 53.5 hours with side quests and about 81.5 hours for 100%. Avalanche Software's 2023 open-world RPG lets you live your own school years at Hogwarts in the 1800s. The gap between story and everything else is huge, so your playtime depends on how curious you are.

Main story: about 24 hours

If you stick to the main quest, plan on 24 hours. You arrive at Hogwarts as a fifth-year student, attend classes, learn spells and slowly uncover a mystery tied to ancient magic. The plot moves at a good clip, but the game constantly tempts you to wander off, and that is where the clock starts running.

With extras: about 53.5 hours

Add the side quests and you reach 53.5 hours, more than double. Quests from classmates, especially your close companions, are some of the best in the game. You also have the Room of Requirement to decorate, magical beasts to rescue, broom flying and exploring Hogsmeade and the surrounding land.

100%: around 81.5 hours

Doing everything takes about 81.5 hours. Merlin Trials, small puzzles scattered across the map, and Field Guide pages make up a big chunk of that. They are pleasant in small doses and repetitive if you grind them all at once. The castle itself hides plenty of secrets to dig up.

How many evenings that is

With 2-hour evenings, the story alone fits in about twelve sessions. With side quests, think 27 evenings, roughly two months at three or four nights a week. 100% goes past 40 evenings: this is a game to keep around for a whole season.

What is worth it and what you can skip

Do not miss the companion quests: they give the characters depth and deliver some of the most memorable moments. Take time to get lost in the castle too. On the other hand, Merlin Trials and collectibles can wait if you just want to see the ending. Unlock the broom early, it completely changes how you get around.

Verdict

Hogwarts Legacy has a flexible length: a long weekend for the story, a full season for everything. The best approach is in between: follow the story, do the companion quests and the side quests that catch your eye, and leave the checklist for later. That way you get the magic of the castle without the grind. If you enjoy this kind of open world, see how long The Witcher 3 takes or our open-world games list.

FAQ

How many hours is Hogwarts Legacy?

According to players on IGDB, the main story takes about 24 hours, 53.5 with side quests and around 81.5 for 100%. Playing two hours a night, the story alone fits into about twelve evenings.

Is Hogwarts Legacy open world?

Yes, it is an open-world action RPG. You freely explore Hogwarts castle, Hogsmeade and a large region around them, on foot and later on your broom. You customise your character, brew potions and learn spells as the adventure goes on.

Which side quests should I do in Hogwarts Legacy?

Start with your companions' quests, which are the most polished and tell real stories. Then go for the ones that unlock spells or Room of Requirement upgrades. Merlin Trials and most collectibles can wait until later.