Oblivion Remastered: Main Quest Rarely Finished

A month after its release, only a small fraction of players have finished the main story of The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered. However, for a game of this nature, that's hardly surprising—fans are reporting they're much too occupied with other activities.

I count myself among those fans! I've been immersed in Oblivion Remastered since its surprise launch on April 22. After exiting the sewers and delivering the Amulet of Kings to Jauffre at Weynon Priory, I've pursued nearly everything except the central plot. I've enlisted in the Fighters Guild, trekked across Cyrodiil, and tackled numerous side missions. I've even attempted to force my way beyond the game's boundaries, mirroring one player's inventive escape.

Why the detour? For starters, Oblivion's side adventures are incredibly engaging (no spoilers here), but I'm also consciously postponing the main quest—and its notoriously challenging segments like Kvatch—while keeping my character's level relatively low.

So, my plan is to savor Oblivion until curiosity outweighs distraction. Then again, is there really a "correct" way to play a Bethesda masterpiece? That's their genius—you chart your own course, and the world adapts seamlessly.

This approach seems widespread. "I'm SWAMPED with other pursuits, like hunting SLAUGHTERFISH in Lake Rumare," remarked the brilliantly named Reddit user MrCrispyFriedChicken, reacting to the main quest completion statistics.

"I've logged 160 hours and Kvatch remains untouched," added Roffear. "I'm among the oddballs who genuinely enjoy the Oblivion gates, so I deliberately avoid concluding the main story until I've located and sealed all 60 gates," shared Ellert0. "44 hours and a full in-game year later, I haven't even reached Weynon Priory," noted PlayaHatinIG-88. "Those doomed Kvatch guards never stood a chance."

As of this writing, a mere 2.97% of Xbox players have completed Oblivion Remastered's main quest, while Steam shows a slightly higher 4.4%. Why the discrepancy? Likely because Xbox figures include Game Pass subscribers who sampled the game briefly. Steam players, having purchased it outright, demonstrate greater commitment.

Regardless, completion rates remain low for Oblivion Remastered, which has attracted over 4 million players. Yet most video games exhibit surprisingly low campaign completion—whether it's a sprawling 100-hour RPG like Oblivion or a concise 5-hour Call of Duty narrative. Many players disengage after the first hour or tutorial, reflecting the fickle habits of modern gamers.

For Oblivion Remastered, statistics might be further skewed since it's a refreshed version of a classic many completed decades ago. If you conquered the main quest 20 years ago, revisiting it might hold less appeal than exploring enhanced visuals and mechanics. Or, as one dedicated player demonstrated, spending seven hours meticulously arranging books for a perfect domino effect.

Thaddeus122 reported nearing 100 hours without finishing three primary quests. However, they've conquered the Arena and Mages Guild. The remaining time? "Leveling up, earning gold for properties, closing every Oblivion gate, the Nirnroot quest, and countless smaller tasks. Honestly, I also avoid fast travel entirely."

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