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Persona 5 Royal vs Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain

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

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MetricPersona 5 RoyalMetal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain
Main Story103h46h
Main + Extras119h83h
Completionist141h160h
Released20192015
DeveloperAtlusKojima Productions

Verdict

Persona 5 Royal is the longer game by about 36 hours on a typical playthrough (119h 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 Persona 5 Royal.

For completionists, Persona 5 Royal clocks in at 141 hours total, while Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain sits at 160 hours.