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Playtime Expectations and Missions in Starfield

Starfield is an expansive game, as one would expect. However, the duration of gameplay largely depends on how much you wish to explore. Estimates vary greatly based on individual playstyles. You could finish it relatively quickly and discover other games by September 2023. Alternatively, you could immerse yourself in Starfield for weeks or even months and still find new experiences. Here's what you should know about the playtime, mission list, and more in Starfield.

Like many RPGs, particularly those developed by Bethesda Game Studios, the total playtime in Starfield highly depends on your level of immersion. If you solely focus on the main missions, it's possible to complete the game in approximately 12-15 hours, with some room for variation. However, this estimate doesn't encompass the plethora of additional content that the game has to offer, which we will delve into below. Considering the excitement surrounding Starfield, it is unlikely that many players would opt for such a direct approach, so one of the following estimates might better suit your preferred playstyle.

A typical playthrough of Starfield, including the main questline, side quests, and faction-related questlines, usually takes around 45-70 hours for an average player. However, this is not all the game has to offer.

If you aim to complete all quests in the game, the estimated playtime would exceed 90 hours. This is because Starfield excels at surprising players with seemingly insignificant "Activities" that evolve into multi-part quests with rewarding outcomes such as valuable loot, new companions, or even a new ship. Starfield holds numerous hidden treasures for you to discover.

Then there's the ultimate playthrough, where not only do you complete all the previously mentioned tasks, but also meticulously record details of over 1,000 planets, including their unique flora, fauna, natural resources, and characteristics. Accomplishing this is no small achievement, but we can expect to hear about players who seemingly defy the odds and accomplish it in record time. After all, that's just how the internet works, right? A playthrough of this magnitude would likely require more than 200 hours of gameplay, but since we've only had the game for a few weeks, this is only our best estimate. Are you up for the challenge of thoroughly mapping the entire known universe in Starfield?

And let's not forget, there's even a New Game Plus mode. We'll reveal more details about it in the near future, but for now, we don't want to spoil too much.

Starfield mission list - all main story quests

Consider this a spoiler warning! Starfield features a total of 19 main story quests, each consisting of multiple objectives. The order in which these quests are completed may vary slightly, as multiple missions are sometimes available simultaneously in your quest log. This allows you the freedom to tackle them in any order you prefer. Here is a list of the main story quests, presented only by name to avoid any potential spoilers. If you wish to avoid drawing inferences from these quest names, it may be best to revisit this information later or simply take note of the total number of quests available.

One Small Step

The Old Neighborhood

The Empty Nest

Back To Vectera

Into The Unknown

All That Money Can Buy

Starborn

Further Into The Unknown

Short Sighted

No Sudden Moves

High Price To Pay

Missed Beyond Measure

Unity

In Their Footsteps

Unearthed

Final Glimpses

Entangled

Revelation

One Giant Leap

We have a lot more to learn about Bethesda's new space-faring RPG. See it all in our Starfield guides hub.