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how long is resident evil 9

Resident Evil 9 (Resident Evil: Requiem) is expected to take roughly 12–16 hours for a typical main-story playthrough, with around 20+ hours if you explore thoroughly or aim for high completion.

Quick Scoop

  • Capcom and press previews suggest the main story is in the same ballpark as Resident Evil 4, which averages about 15–16 hours for the campaign.
  • Early guides and estimates put a quick, story‑focused run at about 9 hours , an average run at around 14–15 hours , and completionist playthroughs in the 16–20+ hour range.
  • A well‑known insider also described the game as “roughly” RE4‑length, reinforcing that 15‑ish hours for the main route is a good expectation.

Why there’s a range

  • Different playstyles (rushing the story vs. exploring every room, doing side objectives, hunting collectibles) can swing playtime by many hours.
  • Rumors and previews mention optional side content and replayability elements, which can easily push total time past 20 hours if you go for everything.

So, if you just want to know “how long is Resident Evil 9?”: expect around 15 hours for the main story , and 20+ hours if you take your time and chase extra content.

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