How Long to Beat Mixtape?
Mixtape is a focused, narrative-driven game from Beethoven & Dinosaur and Annapurna Interactive. Here is the complete HLTB breakdown for story runs, full completion, and all-trophy routes.
Mixtape Game Length — Quick Answer
- Main Story ~3 hours — all 30 chapters, story focus
- Main + Extras ~4 hours — story + incidental achievements
- 100% / Platinum 4–5 hours — all 27 trophies or 26 achievements
Mixtape has 30 chapters, 28 licensed songs, and fully supports chapter select after story completion. No trophies or achievements are permanently missable.
Mixtape Play-Length Breakdown
Three completion routes and what affects your total time.
Main Story — ~3 Hours
A focused first playthrough of all 30 chapters without hunting specific trophies. Most players complete the main narrative in 2.5–3.5 hours. Leisurely pacing, reading all dialogue, and exploring every scene may push this toward 4 hours.
Main + Extras — ~4 Hours
Following a light trophy guide during your first playthrough to pick up incidental achievements — including minigame conditions and bedroom exploration milestones — brings total time to around 4 hours without needing heavy chapter select cleanup.
Full Completion — 4–5 Hours
All 27 PS5 trophies (Platinum) or all 26 Xbox/PC achievements (1000G) require 4–5 hours total. Mixtape's chapter select makes post-story cleanup short — only a handful of chapters need revisits for specific minigame and bedroom conditions.
Chapter Select Route
Mixtape supports full chapter select after completing the story, and no trophies are permanently missable. This makes it one of the more forgiving completionist routes among Annapurna Interactive titles.
The most efficient approach for 100%:
- Play the main story naturally, picking up obvious trophies along the way.
- After credits, review your trophy list — most will already be unlocked.
- Use chapter select for the Front to Back bedroom checklist if missed.
- Revisit minigame chapters (skateboarding, softball, fireworks) for specific conditions.
- Cleanup rarely adds more than 30–60 minutes to your total time.
⏱️ Time Estimates by Play Style
Mixtape HLTB FAQ
How long does it take to beat Mixtape?
The Mixtape main story takes approximately 3 hours to complete. Focused players may finish in 2.5 hours; leisurely playthroughs with full scene exploration run closer to 3.5 hours.
How long is Mixtape for 100% completion?
Reaching 100% completion — including all 27 PS5 trophies (Platinum) or 26 Xbox/PC achievements (1000G) — takes approximately 4 to 5 hours. Mixtape's chapter select makes post-story cleanup very efficient.
Is Mixtape a short game?
Yes. Mixtape is intentionally short, like other Annapurna Interactive narrative titles. At 3 hours for the story, it is comparable to What Remains of Edith Finch (~2 hours) and shorter than The Artful Escape (~4 hours).
Does Mixtape have chapter select?
Yes. After completing the main story, Mixtape unlocks chapter select. This lets you return to any of the 30 chapters for trophy and achievement cleanup without replaying the full game.
Are any Mixtape trophies missable?
No. There are no permanently missable trophies or achievements in Mixtape. Chapter select covers cleanup for all 27 PS5 trophies and 26 Xbox/PC achievements after story completion.
How long does it take to get the Platinum in Mixtape?
The Mixtape PS5 Platinum trophy requires all 27 trophies and takes approximately 4–5 hours. It is considered a low-difficulty, moderately quick Platinum by most players. See our Trophy & Achievement Guide for the full roadmap.
Ready for the Full Guide?
Check our complete trophy roadmap for all 27 PS5 trophies — or explore the full 28-song soundtrack with chapter scene context.