The latest iteration of popular horror series Resident Evil Requiem is set to launch today, and like every AAA title, one of the questions that lies in the mind of players is: How Long Will The New Game be? Horror games are generally fast-paced because the run-time of a game helps set a perception of the depth of the game’s storyline, which plays an important role in building the anticipation.
Main Story: Estimated Playtime
The campaign is said to be substantially longer than the previous iterations of the game. Reputed sources have asserted that Resident Evil Requiem will have a longer but standard playthrough with balanced story progression and map exploration that should take somewhere between 12 and 16 hours for most players.
This range reflects different playstyles:
- Quick story-focused run: ~9–12 hours
- Average balanced playthrough: ~12–14 hours
- Extended exploration or optional objectives: ~15–16 hours
Several sources have compared Resident Evil Requiem to Resident Evil 4 Remake, a game that is touted for its generous run-time, and many believe it to be one of the best releases from the house. Some of the more recent versions of the game have disappointed in terms of pace and length, but this one seems to have addressed all the criticisms.
Completionist & Rapid Runs
Horror games are often enjoyed by exploring the world, finding all the collectibles and they often come with tons of optional bonus missions, which play a significant role in building the storyline. However, having too much content can often lead to players losing touch with the main story, which can make the game feel dragged. Taking time to explore the new world can take somewhere up to 40 hours making the game very generous in terms of content.
Conversely, gamers often like to speedrun titles like this, which can dramatically reduce the runtime of the game. Some suggest that a focused attempt at playing only the main storyline can make the game as short as 9 hours, which is still quite long to make its hefty price tag worth it.