Suikoden 2

How Long is Suikoden 2?

Suikoden II - How Long is Suikoden 2

A full playthrough of Suikoden 2 HD Remaster takes about 30 to 45 hours if you aim for the best ending with all 108 characters recruited. Check this page to find more about game length and playtime needed, and how long it will take to recruit all characters!

How Long is Suikoden 2?

Around 30-45 Hours for the Best Ending

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Suikoden 2 HD Remaster takes about 30 to 45 hours of playing to get the best ending possible, which means recruiting every single recruitable character in the game.

Multiple Endings Depending on Choices

The game also features four different endings which depend on your choices throughout the story and if you've recruited all 108 companions before the final battle. If you want to experience all of them, you'll have to load an earlier save file or start a new playthrough.

Ending Conditions
Bad Ending During the war in Tinto, agree to Nanami’s proposal to escape from the war leading to an early ending.
Standard Ending After the final boss, accept the proposal in the Great Hall to continue leading the army.
Alternate Ending Reject the proposal in the Great Hall, then head to Tenzan Pass and defeat Jowy in a duel twice.
Best Ending Recruit all 108 characters before the battle of Rockaxe.
Respond to Nanami quickly when she intervenes at Rockaxe Castle. Make sure Nanami has high defense values from wearing armor.
Refuse to fight Jowy at Tenzan Pass and only defend during the duel with him. Reject the rune Jowy offers to you.

Endings Guide: All Branching Endings and Conditions

No Post-Game Content After Ending

Suikoden 2 HD Remaster does not offer any post-game content after you reach an ending. Use multiple save slots in case you want to go back to something or try out different endings.

How to Save Progress

How Long to Recruit All Characters?

Takes About 40 Hours to Recruit

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Recruiting all characters in Suikoden 2 will take about 40 hours of playtime. You'll also need to be aware of when certain characters become available to recruit and the conditions for recruiting them.

List of All Characters and Recruitment Guide

Beware of Missable Characters

There are some recruitable characters you may miss while playing through the game. Check everything you can do before continuing with the story to avoid missing out on some important recruits.

Along with missable characters, there are also items, choices, and points of no return you'll have to look out for.

All Missables and Points of No Return

Characters Can Permanently Die

Suikoden 2 - Army Battle Defeat

Most of the characters that can be recruited have a chance to permanently die from participating in Army Battles. Make sure to save often before going into any army battle to prevent this.

Army Battle Guide

Dead Characters Will Prevent Best Ending

Having one of your characters dying from army battles will prevent you from achieving the Best Ending. You'll need to have all 108 characters alive until the end.

All 108 Stars of Destiny Guide

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