Count the right scope
| Scope | What is counted |
|---|---|
| One Part I path | 12 chapters for the chosen hero. |
| Part II | Six chapters after the Part I handoff. |
| Part III | The concluding story part. |
| More routes | Additional Part I paths, scenes, quests and battles. |
How long does it take?
Several launch reviewers spent roughly 40–50 hours on a first Part I path while exploring and managing the army. A broader recorded run reached about 115 hours after two and a half Part I paths plus Part II; another all-four-path, nearly all-subquest run exceeded 200 hours. These are playthrough scopes, not a game-defined average or a promise for your save. Optional routes, dungeons and support work explain much of the difference.
Planning another path
The route comparison helps choose a first hero. Replay changes how later paths start and which progress follows you.