Starfield’s main quest is about 20% bigger than previous Bethesda games such as Skyrim and Fallout 4, with Todd Howard saying that means it should take around 30 to 40 hours to complete – without stepping away to do side content.
Howard revealed the first deep dive into the gameplay of Starfield during the Xbox and Bethesda Games Showcase on June 12.
Howard believes the modding community will keep Starfield fresh for a long time, even on top of DLC expansions Bethesda will inevitably create.
While players mileage may vary, he added, with some taking longer than others to complete it, if the main quest of a previous game was pegged at 25 hours, Starfield’s “might be in the 30s, maybe 40”, Howard said.