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Elden Ring vs Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain

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

VS
MetricElden RingMetal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain
Main Story58h46h
Main + Extras99h83h
Completionist134h160h
Released20222015
DeveloperFromSoftwareKojima Productions

Verdict

Elden Ring is the longer game by about 16 hours on a typical playthrough (99h vs 83h for Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain).

If you only have time for one and prefer a tighter experience, Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain wraps up faster. If you want the longer ride, go with Elden Ring.

For completionists, Elden Ring clocks in at 134 hours total, while Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain sits at 160 hours.