You can expect Far Cry 6 to take most players around 20–25 hours to beat the main story, with a typical “main story + some side stuff” run landing closer to 30–35 hours.

Quick Scoop

  • Main story only (rushing): About 13–15 hours on easy, skipping cutscenes and ignoring almost all side content.
  • Main story (normal, casual pace): Around 20–25 hours if you listen to dialogue and do a bit of exploring.
  • Story + good chunk of side content: Roughly 30–35 hours for most players who clear out bases, do side missions, and explore.
  • Completionist / “do everything”: Anywhere from 50–60 hours , with some player averages creeping higher if they explore very thoroughly.

Playstyle breakdown (HTML table)

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Playstyle Difficulty / Approach Estimated Time Notes
Speedrun main story Easy, skip cutscenes ≈ 13–15 hours Focus only on main operations, minimal exploration.
Typical story playthrough Normal, casual ≈ 20–25 hours Listen to dialogue, some side missions, light exploration.
Story + side content Normal, thorough ≈ 30–35 hours Clear many checkpoints, do most side quests as you go.
Completionist run Any, full-clear mindset ≈ 50–60+ hours All operations, collectibles, checkpoints, and activities.

What this means for you

If your main interest is just seeing the story credits, budget a weekend or two of relaxed play. If you’re the type who can’t leave an outpost uncleared or a collectible behind, Far Cry 6 can comfortably fill dozens of hours as you work through every corner of Yara.

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