"Oblivion Remastered Stats: Few Complete Main Questline"

A month after its launch, only a small percentage of players have completed the main questline of The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered. This isn't surprising, given the nature of the game—fans are deeply engrossed in exploring everything else the game has to offer.

I'm one of those fans! Ever since Oblivion Remastered shadow-dropped on April 22, I've been thoroughly enjoying it. After escaping the sewers and handing over the Amulet of Kings to Jauffre at Weynon Priory, I've deliberately avoided the main questline. Instead, I've joined the Fighters Guild, explored the vast landscapes of Cyrodiil, and tackled numerous side quests. I've even tried to push the boundaries of the game by attempting to escape the map, much like another player did.

Why the detour? The side quests in Oblivion are incredibly engaging, and I'm keen to savor them without rushing. I'm also trying to delay tackling potentially challenging parts of the main quest, like Kvatch, while keeping my character's level relatively low.

Many players seem to be on the same wavelength. "I'm BUSY doing OTHER STUFF like hunting for SLAUGHTERFISH in Lake Rumare," shared the aptly named redditor MrCrispyFriedChicken, commenting on the low completion rate of the main questline. Roffear added, "I've already spent 160 hours in the game, and Kvatch is still waiting for me." Ellert0 mentioned, "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 and closed all 60 gates in my world." PlayaHatinIG-88 noted, "44 hours and an in-game year later, and I haven't even been to Weynon Priory. 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 players have completed Oblivion Remastered's main questline. The discrepancy might be due to Xbox's Game Pass, which attracts more casual players who might not stick around as long as those who've purchased the game outright on Steam.

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Despite Oblivion Remastered attracting over 4 million players, the completion rate remains low. This trend is not unique to Oblivion; many games, whether they're epic, 100-hour RPGs or shorter experiences like Call of Duty, see low completion rates. It's a testament to the varied interests of gamers, many of whom may not stick around past the initial hour or the tutorial.

For Oblivion Remastered, the stats might be skewed because it's a remaster of a beloved game. Players who completed the original might be less inclined to rush through the main quest again, preferring to enjoy the updated visuals and new features. Some, like one player who spent seven hours arranging books for a Dominoes chain reaction, find joy in other aspects of the game.

Thaddeus122, nearly 100 hours into the game, hasn't even finished three of the main quests. Instead, they've completed the Arena and the Mages Guild, and spent time "leveling, getting money for homes, closing all the Oblivion gates, the Nirnroot quest, and a bunch of little quests." Notably, Thaddeus122 doesn't use fast travel, fully immersing themselves in the world.