In a September 18 TGS interview, Suzuki gave this range for a main-story-focused playthrough. It is a pre-release developer estimate, not a measured completion average.
Attack on Titan 3 playtime
| Playstyle | Estimated time |
|---|---|
| Main story (focused playthrough) | Approximately 30–40 hours — developer estimate |
| Main story + side content | TBD |
| 100% completion / all achievements | TBD |
What the 30–40 hours includes
Suzuki framed the estimate around players who focus solely on clearing the main story. A.O.T. 3 covers the narrative from the beginning through the conclusion, with gameplay placed between selected key events rather than presenting the story only as consecutive cutscenes.
How the story scope drives playtime
- Full arc coverage — training, expeditions, shifter reveals and the finale all playable in sequence
- Human and Titan battles — human-versus-human combat is implemented separately from Titan fights
- Regimental HQ character quests — consultations, cooking, room conversations and joint missions add side content
- Exterior Scouting Missions — base expansion, recruitment, dangerous Titan hunts and equipment development add activities beyond the story
What is still unknown?
| Question | Status |
|---|---|
| How long with every side quest? | Not announced |
| How long for all achievements or trophies? | Not announced |
| Is there New Game+? | Not announced |
| Is there an Another Mode or free mode? | Not announced |
| Can story chapters be replayed? | Not announced |
Factors that could change the length
The final length depends on how much optional content a player completes, including character quests, Scout Missions, equipment crafting and dangerous Titan hunts. Koei Tecmo has not supplied a combined figure, so it would be misleading to turn the 30–40 hour story estimate into a 60-, 80- or 90-hour completion claim.
Replay value
The interview confirms two endgame directions: mastering the deeper equipment customization system and raising a squad to take on especially dangerous Titans in Scout Missions. It does not confirm New Game+, Another Mode, chapter replay or a completionist-hour total. See the gameplay systems guide for the verified endgame details and the achievement status page for remaining TBDs.
FAQ
How long is Attack on Titan 3?
Development producer Hideo Suzuki estimates approximately 30–40 hours for a main-story-focused playthrough.
How long is Attack on Titan 3 with side content?
TBD. Koei Tecmo has not published a main-plus-side-content estimate.
How long does it take to get all achievements?
TBD. The achievement list and completionist-hour estimate are not published.
Does Attack on Titan 3 have replay value?
The developers confirm equipment mastery and dangerous Titan hunts as endgame activities. New Game+, Another Mode and chapter replay remain unannounced.
How long is the story mode?
Approximately 30–40 hours when focusing solely on the main story, according to the development producer.
Sources
- Inven Global TGS interview with development producer Hideo Suzuki and director Hayato Iwata — 30–40 hour story estimate and endgame details.
- Koei Tecmo official description — full-story scope.