On average, completing the Main Story of X4: Foundations takes about 39 hours and 16 minutes. However, this deep space simulation offers a vast universe to explore, with playtime significantly extending for those who delve into more content.
Detailed Playtime Estimates for X4: Foundations
The time it takes to beat X4: Foundations varies significantly based on your playstyle, ranging from focusing solely on the main narrative to meticulously exploring every facet of the game. Here's a breakdown of average playtimes:
| PlayStyle | Average Time | Polled |
|---|---|---|
| Main Story | 39h 16m | 4 |
| Main + Extras | 402h 10m | 4 |
| Completionist | 161h | 1 |
| All PlayStyles | 214h 5m | 9 |
These averages are derived from player submissions. It's important to note the number of players polled for each category, as a smaller sample size (like for "Completionist" with only 1 player polled) can make the average less representative.
- Main Story: This estimate reflects the time dedicated to progressing through the core narrative objectives and campaigns in X4: Foundations.
- Main + Extras: For players who wish to experience the primary story along with a significant amount of optional content, side missions, faction quests, and general exploration, the playtime expands considerably.
- Completionist: This category represents the dedication required to achieve everything the game has to offer, including all missions, achievements, extensive empire building, and discovering every secret. Given the nature of a sandbox game like X4: Foundations, a true "completionist" run can be almost infinite, but this average is based on players who felt they had completed the substantial content.
- All PlayStyles: This provides an overall average across all types of players, giving a general idea of how long most people spend in the game.
For more detailed statistics and community insights, you can visit the X4: Foundations page on HowLongToBeat.com.
