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The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild vs The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim

Which game takes longer to beat? Here's the side-by-side breakdown.

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MetricThe Legend of Zelda: Breath of the WildThe Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim
Main Story50h34h
Main + Extras99h109h
Completionist189h237h
Released20172011
DeveloperNintendoBethesda

Verdict

The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim is the longer game by about 10 hours on a typical playthrough (109h vs 99h for The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild).

If you only have time for one and prefer a tighter experience, The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild wraps up faster. If you want the longer ride, go with The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim.

For completionists, The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild clocks in at 189 hours total, while The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim sits at 237 hours.