How Long Is Beast of Reincarnation? Full Time Breakdown

The main story of Beast of Reincarnation takes roughly 30 hours, with a full completionist run (all collectibles, both playthroughs, the Level 100 trophy) pushing toward 40-50 hours. Those numbers come from the community consensus across HowLongToBeat, GameRant's breakdown, and PowerPyx's Platinum roadmap.

This guide breaks the time down chapter by chapter, explains what stretches the clock, and gives you a realistic estimate for your own playstyle.

The Numbers

Two numbers deserve unpacking:

• GameRant's estimate: "approximately 30 hours" for the main completion
• PowerPyx's Platinum roadmap: ~30 hours for the trophy set — but that's focused trophy time across two playthroughs, and it assumes the efficient Level 100 path (NG+ carryover plus the Crater Whitered Beast farm). A natural, non-optimized completionist run lands closer to 40-50

Chapter-by-Chapter Time

The pattern from the walkthrough coverage:

• Chapter 1 (Seedling, Ogouchi Buffer Zone) — the longest single chapter at 4-6 hours for most players. It's the tutorial region, and it teaches every system at once. This is where the "25-30 hours" total is decided — fast players clear it in 3-4, thorough players in 6+
• Chapters 2-5 — 1.5-2.5 hours each. The game finds its rhythm; boss fights and elemental builds start mattering
• Chapters 6-9 — 1-1.5 hours each. More combat, less exploring; the difficulty curve tightens
• Chapters 10-13 + epilogue — 1-2 hours each. Boss density and story weight; the finale chapters carry the most combat per hour

What Affects Your Playtime

• Difficulty mode — higher difficulties extend boss fights; Normal is the community's timing baseline
• Exploration depth — the game hides blades, recipe books and lore off-route; thorough explorers add 5-10 hours over the main path
• Collectible chasing — the 323-collectible target (see the trophy guide) is the main completionist clock
• New Game Plus — the second run is faster (level and gear carry over) but still a full 20+ hours; it's required for the Level 100 trophy's efficient path
• Farming — the Crater Whitered Beast spot (see the Life Fruit guide) adds as many hours as your Level 100 goal demands

Is It Long Enough?

The community verdict on the length is generally positive: 30 hours is described as "longer than you might expect" (VGC's phrasing in its chapter/region guide) for a game with no multiplayer padding. The linear 13-chapter structure keeps pacing tight, and the NG+ loop gives completionists a clean second act. If you're comparing it to the 60-100 hour open-world RPGs, this is a tighter, more focused 30-hour game — and that's the design.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to beat Beast of Reincarnation? About 25-30 hours for the main story; GameRant's estimate is ~30 hours, and HLTB lists the game for crowd-sourced times.

How long is 100% completion? 40-50 hours, including both playthroughs and the Level 100 trophy grind.

Which chapter is the longest? Chapter 1 (Seedling) — the tutorial region typically runs 4-6 hours, longer if you explore everything.

What affects how long the game takes? Difficulty mode, exploration depth, collectible chasing, and whether you farm for Level 100 on New Game Plus.

Related Guides

• How Many Chapters? Full Chapter List
• Beast of Reincarnation Walkthrough — Full Chapter Route
• Beast of Reincarnation Trophy Guide
• Beast of Reincarnation Review — Is It Worth It?
• Ending Explained & New Game Plus

Official resources: HowLongToBeat page · GameRant time breakdown · PowerPyx trophy roadmap · Steam store page · Wikipedia · IGN wiki

Last Updated: August 12, 2026