Story
21h 24m
Length of Middle-Earth: Shadow of War
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Extras
37h 30m
Complete
57h 41m
*Updated
About Middle-Earth: Shadow of War
Middle-Earth: Shadow of War is an action role-playing game set in the rich universe of J.R.R. Tolkien's Middle-earth. Released in 2017, it serves as a sequel to Shadow of Mordor. Players take on the role of Talion, a ranger of Gondor, who, alongside the spirit of the Elven lord Celebrimbor, forges a new Ring of Power to confront the dark lord Sauron. The game features an expansive open-world environment, deep combat mechanics, and the innovative Nemesis System, which creates dynamic relationships with enemies and followers. Players embark on an epic quest to unite the forces of Middle-earth and defeat the armies of Sauron in a richly woven narrative filled with lore and exploration.
Middle-Earth: Shadow of War is available on PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One and Xbox Series X/S.
Middle-Earth: Shadow of War on Steam
Additional Content of Middle-Earth: Shadow of War
Middle-Earth: Shadow of War has 2 DLC/Expansions:
| Expansion/DLC | Story | Extras | Complete |
|---|---|---|---|
| Middle-Earth: Shadow of War - The Desolation of Mordor | 1h 45m | 2h 44m | 3h 18m |
| Middle-Earth: Shadow of War - Blade of Galadriel | 2h 21m | 3h 18m | 4h 1m |
How long is Middle-Earth: Shadow of War?
Let’s take a detailed look at the time you might spend on Middle-Earth: Shadow of War depending on how you play it. We’ll also look at the average times based on players’ abilities.
According to the information provided by 123 players, Middle-Earth: Shadow of War it has an average duration of 21 hours and 24 minutes if you only complete the main objectives of the game,. If you play quickly, you will finish this playstyle in an average time of 33 hours and 8 minutes. Players who prefer to go quickly tend to complete this playstyle in an average time of 12 hours and 17 minutes.
According to the information provided by 290 players, if you also complete the extras, including optional objectives or side missions from Middle-Earth: Shadow of War, the average time is 37 hours and 30 minutes. If you play quickly, you will finish this playstyle in an average time of 81 hours and 53 minutes. Players who prefer to go quickly tend to complete this playstyle in an average time of 23 hours and 51 minutes.
According to the information provided by 142 players, if you complete the story along with the optional objectives and also achieve all achievements, collectibles, or trophies from Middle-Earth: Shadow of War to complete the game 100%, the average duration is 57 hours and 41 minutes. If you play quickly, you will finish this playstyle in an average time of 127 hours and 55 minutes. Players who prefer to go quickly tend to complete this playstyle in an average time of 40 hours and 25 minutes.
| players | Average Time | Playing slowly | Playing quickly | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Story | 123 | 21h 24m | 33h 8m | 12h 17m |
| Extras | 290 | 37h 30m | 81h 53m | 23h 51m |
| Complete | 142 | 57h 41m | 127h 55m | 40h 25m |
Length of Middle-Earth: Shadow of War by platform
Let’s proceed with the average duration of Middle-Earth: Shadow of War based on each playstyle for each platform that has a version available:
| players | Story | Extras | Complete | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PC | 369 | 7h 31m | 6h 4m | 59h 49m |
| PlayStation 4 | 126 | 20h 55m | 6h 51m | 56h 16m |
| PlayStation 5 | 10 | 20h 20m | 30h 37m | 12h 41m |
| Xbox One | 57 | 3h 15m | 7h 41m | 58h 54m |
| Xbox Series X/S | 10 | 13h 58m | 37h 48m | 51h 35m |
Speedruns of Middle-Earth: Shadow of War
Check out the statistical data of speedruns for Middle-Earth: Shadow of War submitted by users:
| players | Average Time | Median | Slowest | Fastest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2h 50m | 2h 50m | 2h 50m | 2h 50m |
Records of Middle-Earth: Shadow of War
Let’s now look at the maximum time and minimum time Below, you can see the maximum time and minimum time that among all players has been spent on Middle-Earth: Shadow of War to complete it depending on the platform on which it exists, without considering the playstyle:
- Minimum Time: Playing as fast as possible, Middle-Earth: Shadow of War could last 4 hours.
- Maximum Time: If you go slowly, taking your time, Middle-Earth: Shadow of War could last 200 hours.
Below, you can see the maximum time and minimum time that among all players has been spent on Middle-Earth: Shadow of War to complete it depending on the platform on which it exists. These data do not reflect players’ skills but exclusively the total number of hours they have dedicated to the game:
| player | Fastest | Slowest | |
|---|---|---|---|
| PC | Mr/s. Unknown | 4h 0m | 180h 0m |
| PlayStation 4 | Mr/s. Unknown | 8h 20m | 200h 0m |
| PlayStation 5 | Mr/s. Unknown | 12h 27m | 62h 0m |
| Xbox One | Mr/s. Unknown | 10h 0m | 127h 38m |
| Xbox Series X/S | Mr/s. Unknown | 17h 2m | 108h 36m |
