A month after its launch, only a small fraction of players of The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered have completed the main questline. This isn't surprising, as fans are deeply engaged in exploring the game's vast world and side content.
As a dedicated fan, I've been immersed in Oblivion Remastered since its surprise release on April 22. After escaping the sewers and delivering the Amulet of Kings to Jauffre at Weynon Priory, I've deliberately steered clear of the main questline. Instead, I've joined the Fighters Guild, roamed through Cyrodiil, tackled numerous side quests, and even attempted to break out of the map boundaries, inspired by another player's adventure.
Why the detour? The side quests in Oblivion are incredibly engaging, and I'm keen to postpone tackling potentially challenging parts of the main quest, like the siege of Kvatch, while keeping my character's level progression slow.
I've chosen to savor *Oblivion* until I'm ready to dive into the main storyline. With a Bethesda game like this, there's no 'right' way to play. That's part of its charm—you're free to explore and engage as you see fit, and the game accommodates your choices seamlessly.It seems many others are following a similar path. "I'm BUSY doing OTHER STUFF like hunting for SLAUGHTERFISH in Lake Rumare," shared the aptly named Redditor, MrCrispyFriedChicken, in response to the completion stats. "I spend 160 hours in already and Kvatch is still waiting for me," added Roffear. "I'm one of those weirdos who actually likes the Oblivion gates so I purposefully don't finish the main quest until I've found all 60 gates in my world and closed them," said Ellert0. "44 hours and an actual in-game year, and I haven't even been to Weynon Priory," PlayaHatinIG-88 chimed in. "Those poor Kvatch city guards never stood a chance."
At the time of writing, only 2.97% of Xbox players and 4.4% of Steam users have completed the main questline. The difference could be attributed to Xbox's Game Pass, which may attract more casual players who might not fully commit to the game. Steam players, having bought the game outright, tend to be more invested.
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Despite Oblivion Remastered attracting over 4 million players, the completion rate remains low. This trend isn't unique to Oblivion; many games, regardless of their length or genre, see low completion rates. Even short campaigns like those in Call of Duty struggle to keep players engaged beyond the initial hours.
The situation might be influenced by Oblivion Remastered being a remaster of a game many players experienced years ago. Those who completed the main quest in the original might now prefer to enjoy the enhanced graphics and new features rather than replaying the storyline. Some are even indulging in creative endeavors, like setting up a domino effect with in-game books.
Thaddeus122, after nearly 100 hours of playtime, has yet to complete three of the main quests, having instead focused on the Arena, the Mages Guild, and various other activities. "Leveling, getting money for homes, closing all the Oblivion gates, the Nirnroot quest, a bunch of little quests. To be fair, also don't fast travel anywhere," they explained.
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