The main story of The Last of Us Part 1 takes approximately 15 hours to complete on a first playthrough. If you aim for 100% completion, including all side content and collectibles, it can take around 22 to 24 hours in total. The game is divided into 13 chapters (including the Left Behind DLC), with 35 sections overall, providing a structured and immersive narrative experience
. In summary:
- Main story: about 15 hours
- Main story + side content: around 17.5 hours
- Completionist (100%): approximately 22 to 24 hours
This length makes it a substantial, yet manageable experience for players, often completed within a week if playing a couple of hours daily or over a relaxed weekend
