Arkane's latest game, Deathloop, was finally released on September 14, allowing players to dive into a fast-paced and action-filled first-person shooter. Although the basis of the game revolves around repeating time loops, each of which lasts only 24 hours, the full gameplay experience can potentially offer quite a bit more content than players may initially expect. How long does it actually take to beat Deathloop?
Since its release, Deathloop has already received generally favorable reviews despite its timed PS5 exclusivity through the remainder of 2021. The game sticks players on the island of Blackreef, where they're tasked with defeating a cast of eight bosses before the day ends. Each loop opens new exploration opportunities and allows the player character, Colt, to increase his arsenal of weapons and abilities. Effectively, each run can be viewed as preparation for the next, adding variety to what might otherwise be considered repetitive gameplay.
Another unique aspect of Deathloop emerges thanks to its rival character Julianna, who can be controlled by either an AI or other players with the goal of invading Colt's campaign to kill him. Allowing players to play as an entirely new character, complete with a unique goal, has the potential of increasing Deathloop's playtime by a significant amount. It also adds to the game's replayability, giving experienced players the chance to push others to seek out more unique routes through their own time loops.
How Many Hours Deathloop Takes To Beat
According to Infinite Start, beating the story content alone can take as little as 4 hours in Deathloop, though quite a lot of content will be missed by players who take this approach. The game's environment is full of rich exploration opportunities, side quests, and collectibles that make it more worthwhile for players to take their time. Taking the time to more fully explore everything Deathloop has to offer pushes the average playtime closer to around 10 to 20 hours. This number increases if every single side mission and collectible is sought out.
Players who are looking to 100% complete and collect every aspect of Deathloop could be looking at around 40 to 50 hours, and the multiplayer aspect of Julianna's campaign could nearly double this amount. Effectively, Deathloop is a gameplay experience that doesn't have to have a strict ending. Even once all of the game's weapons, costumes, and upgrades have been obtained, protecting the time loop against other player's campaigns could push the total playtime to around 80 hours. With the possibility of more eventual DLC not entirely off the table, Deathloop promises a noteworthy replayable experience that ought to entertain for quite some time.
Source: Infinite Start