Like its predecessor, your playtime to complete The Last of Us Part 2 can vary pretty wildly. You can choose to play Naughty Dog's stealth horror game in a fairly slow, methodical way if you're careful enough to sneak past the humans and infected who stand in your way. And compared to its predecessor, The Last of Us 2 is quite a bit bigger, with the larger areas to explore and scavenge for supplies.

Though your mileage may literally vary, here's how long it takes to beat The Last of Us Part 2, no matter how you choose to survive the post-apocalypse.

How Long Is The Last Of Us Part 2?

• Critical Path: 23-27 hours, depending on playstyle
• Completionist: 30-35 hours

Several members of the GameSpot team have made it through The Last of Us Part 2 on different difficulties and utilizing a variety of playstyles. In general, we've found the game will take you around 25 hours to complete, depending on how you approach it. Stealthier players and those on higher difficulties can expect longer playtimes; those of us who've taken on the game on Hard or Survivor difficulty have seen it take between 27 and 30 hours for a run. On Moderate, you can expect it to be closer to 22-25 hours, depending on how methodical and sneaky you are.