Persona has become one of the most popular JRPG series out there, with five main games and quite a few different spin-offs. Persona 5 Royal is the latest step for the series, remixing the already massive original game.
Persona 5 Royal brings new story content, gameplay changes, new music, and more. It’s more than just a simple rerelease, and could practically be considered an entirely new game.
Persona 5 was already a lengthy game, but Persona 5 Royal can inflate that playtime even more, depending on how much players want to do. So, here’s how long Persona 5 Royal takes to beat.
How Long Is Persona 5 Royal?
By most regards Persona 5 Royal should be longer than the original game, and while that’s true, it’s not a drastic change. Persona 5 Royal will take players roughly 60-70 hours if they’re just playing through the main story. Of course, that time can go up drastically if players explore mementos, take on side quests, or spend a lot of time exploring. Doing everything will take players upwards of 110 hours.
Persona 5 Royal does add on new story content including a third school semester, new cutscenes, new Palace, and more. However, there have also been quite a few major changes made across the board. Persona 5 Royal has been optimized for the PS4, reducing load times in the entire game. On top of this, many of the gameplay changes try to cut down on the time spent in battle and roaming around palaces. Because of this, Royal’s playtime is pretty comparable to the original Persona 5. Still, much of that playtime will be new content, so it’s not like players will just be replaying the same thing again. No matter what, though, expect to spend a big chunk of time playing through Persona 5 Royal.
Persona 5 Royallaunches on March 31 for PlayStation 4.
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