Now that Pokémon Legends: Arceus has finally been released, fans are getting to discover all the game has to offer. By shaking up traditional Pokémon gameplay in numerous ways, Legends: Arceus is a fresh take on the series' usual formula. There are a lot of things for players to do in the game, but just how long does Pokémon Legends: Arceus take to beat?

Ultimately, the answer to this question will come down to specific playstyles and just how much exploration someone does. However, for those who stick closely to the main story, the playtime to beat Legends: Arceus should stay about the same. Tasked with creating the first Pokédex in Legends: Arceus, players will have to do more than simply "catch 'em all," since Research Tasks will require catching multiples of the same Pokémon (among other challenges). However, finishing everything isn't completely necessary to get to the end of the game.

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Pokémon Legends: Arceus has garnered positive reviews, with many reviewers citing its exploration mechanics, combat, Pokémon-catching changes, and story as highlights. Many Pokémon fans don't just stick to the main story when playing these games, though, which can add to playtimes in any mainline game - and that's certainly the case with Arceus, too. So, just how long does it take to beat Pokémon Legends: Arceus?

What Pokémon Legends: Arceus' Total Playtime Is

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Even before reviews came in or the game officially released, leakers had claimed to have gotten to the end of Pokémon Legends: Arceus and total playtimes surfaced online. However, it seems as if these leaks were once again correct, as Legends: Arceus can be finished in 25-30 hours. Those who only want to speed through the main story, however, may reach the game's ending earlier, although anything less than 20 hours on a first playthrough seems unlikely. Meanwhile, those who want to complete every entry in Legends: Arceus' Pokédex will obviously spend much longer with the game.

On average, though, players should expect Pokémon Legends: Arceus to take around 30 hours to beat. This is comparable to most mainline Pokémon games and many modern RPGs in general, so it's not all that surprising. Although, Pokémon Legends: Arceus has more side content than most other games in the series, so completionists may be spending a lot more time with it as they try to experience everything it has to offer. Ultimately, Arceus should be enjoyed at one's own pace and the average 30-hour playtime may change as more people start to play the game.

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