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How long is The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom?

The follow-up to Breath of the Wild, adding sky islands, an underground depths, and creative building tools.

Action AdventureOpen World

Completion Times

Main Story
61hours
Critical path only — beeline to the credits.
Main + Extras
124hours
Most players' typical playthrough with side content.
Completionist
227hours
100% — every collectible, side quest, and trophy.

Game Info

Developer
Nintendo
Publisher
Nintendo
Released
2023
Genres
Action Adventure, Open World
Platforms
Switch

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About The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom

The follow-up to Breath of the Wild, adding sky islands, an underground depths, and creative building tools. Released in 2023 by Nintendo, the game has become a notable entry in the action adventure genre.

Most players finish the main story of The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom in around 61 hours, while a typical playthrough including side content runs about 124 hours. Completionists chasing every collectible and side quest can expect to spend closer to 227 hours with the game.

The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is available on Switch.