How long is Star Ocean: First Departure?

Star Ocean: First Departure takes about 20h 29m to beat the main story, or around 26h 40m with extras.

How long does it take to 100% Star Ocean: First Departure?

A completionist run of Star Ocean: First Departure takes about 46h 17m.

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Star Ocean: First Departure

Role-playing (RPG)

Developer: Tose, Square Enix Product Development Division 10|Publisher: Square Enix

Base Game: Star Ocean

Playtime

Updated community averages based on player submissions.

Main Story

20h 29m

Main + Extra

26h 40m

Completionist

46h 17m

Media

8 screenshots

Links

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About This Game

Star Ocean is a role-playing game that has garnered attention for merging sci-fi and fantasy in its story. It was originally released for the Super Famicom in 1996, followed by "Star Ocean: First Departure", a remake for PlayStation Portable in 2007.

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Last updated Mar 7, 2026