Forspoken, the highly-anticipated action-adventure game from Luminous Productions, has finally been released, and players around the world are diving into the world of Athia to experience Frey’s journey.
One of the questions that many players have is how long it takes to complete the game’s story. In this article, we will take a detailed look at the length of Forspoken and provide a chapter-by-chapter breakdown to give you a sense of how far along you are in Frey’s journey.
Co-Director’s Initial Estimate
Prior to the game’s release, Forspoken co-director Takashi Terada suggested that it would take 30-40 hours to complete the game’s story. However, this estimate may have been a bit optimistic, as many players have reported completing the game in a shorter amount of time.
Actual Playtime
According to multiple reviews of Forspoken, the game’s story and a significant amount of side content can be completed in approximately 19-20 hours. This suggests that the total play time for the game’s main story is around 20 hours.
It’s worth mentioning that the game allows players to continue playing after completing the main story through new side quests called “Detours”. However, if your goal is to complete the main story, this information should give an idea of the playtime required to finish Frey’s journey in Athia.
Chapter Lengths
When playing Forspoken, players should be aware that the chapters are not all of the same lengths. Some can be completed quickly, while others may take multiple hours. As the game progresses, the chapters tend to get shorter, especially chapter 10.
Here is a breakdown of Forspoken’s 12 story chapters and one postgame chapter, which the game helpfully collates and summarizes for you in its Archive menu as you progress through the story:
- Chapter 1: Attachments
- Chapter 2: Stuck
- Chapter 3: The Interloper
- Chapter 4: What Must Be Done
- Chapter 5: Might and Main
- Chapter 6: Damned If You Do…
- Chapter 7: The Hue of Blue
- Chapter 8: The Truth Will Out
- Chapter 9: Breaking Point
- Chapter 10: None the Wiser
- Chapter 11: Forspoken
- Chapter 12: Awakening
- Chapter 13: New Beginnings
It’s worth mentioning that each chapter is unique and different with its own gameplay mechanics, puzzles and boss battles. Each chapter presents a new challenge and adds to the overall gameplay experience.
Conclusion
Forspoken’s story can be completed in roughly 20 hours, although this varies depending on the player’s playstyle and how much side content they choose to complete. While some chapters are shorter than others, each one is unique and adds to the overall gameplay experience. Whether you’re a completionist or just want to see the story through, this guide should give you a sense of how far along you are in Frey’s journey in Athia.
