Horizon Zero Dawn's playtime varies depending on how thoroughly you play the game:
- The main story alone takes about 22 to 23 hours on average to complete
- If you include main story plus side quests and extras, the time increases to around 44 to 45 hours
- For completionists aiming for 100% completion, it can take approximately 60 to 77 hours depending on the edition and how much content you explore
The Complete Edition, which includes DLC content, tends to have a longer main story time of about 29 hours and completion time up to 76 hours
. In summary, a typical playthrough focusing just on the main story is about 22-23 hours, while fully exploring and completing everything can take between 60 and 77 hours
