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The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt vs Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain

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

The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt

2015 · CD Projekt Red
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Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain

2015 · Kojima Productions
MetricThe Witcher 3: Wild HuntMetal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain
Main Story52h46h
Main + Extras105h83h
Completionist175h160h
Released20152015
DeveloperCD Projekt RedKojima Productions

Verdict

The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is the longer game by about 22 hours on a typical playthrough (105h 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 The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt.

For completionists, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt clocks in at 175 hours total, while Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain sits at 160 hours.