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how long is the story for resident evil 2 remake

Resident Evil 2 Remake’s story takes about 6–7 hours per character on a first run, so completing both Leon and Claire’s campaigns is roughly 12–15 hours total.

What that means

  • Single campaign: about 6–7 hours.
  • Both main scenarios: about 12–15 hours, depending on how thoroughly you explore.
  • Faster replay: later runs can be much shorter once you know the route and puzzles.

Extra context

The game is structured around separate Leon and Claire scenarios, so the total length depends on whether you mean one playthrough or the full story experience.

In practical terms, if you just want the main story once, expect an evening or two; if you want both sides, plan for a longer survival-horror marathon.

TL;DR: one route is about 6–7 hours , and the full story is about 12–15 hours.