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This page is part of IGN's Horizon: Zero Dawn Wiki guide and details everything you need to know about how long it takes to complete the main game, as well DLC expansion, The Frozen Wilds, whether be just the main story, extras, or if you're looking to reach 100% completion.

How Long is Horizon: Zero Dawn

If you're jumping into Horizon: Zero Dawn, you may be wondering just how long it will take to beat this mammoth open-world adventure. According to the data collated by HowLongToBeat, we have listed the average playthrough times below for the Main Story, Main Story and Extras, and 100% completion.

Remember, if you're looking for a complete breakdown of all the different playthrough speeds, be sure to check out the HowLongToBeat HZD page for more information.

  • Main Story
    • Average Playthrough = 22 Hours and 30 Minutes.
  • Main Story plus Extras (Side Missions, Collectibles, Etc.)
    • Average Playthrough = 44 Hours.
  • Completionist (100%)
    • Average Playthrough = 60 Hours.

In addition, here's how long you can expect the average playthrough to take for the DLC expansion, The Frozen Wilds.

  • Main Story
    • Average Playthrough = 8 Hours.
  • Main Story plus Extras (Side Missions, Collectibles, Etc.)
    • Average Playthrough = 13 Hours.
  • Completionist (100%)
    • Average Playthrough = 18 Hours.

There you have it; if you're looking to complete just the main story walkthrough for both Horizon: Zero Dawn and The Frozen Wilds, you'll be looking at just over 30 hours of gameplay.

Looking for more? Don't forget to check out the complete Walkthrough, as well as our Collectibles Guide, which breaks down all Power Cell Locations, Ancient Vessels, Datapoints, and even more.

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