"Oblivion Remastered Stats Show Few Complete Main Questline"

A month after the launch of The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered, only a small percentage of players have completed the main questline. This isn't surprising for a game of this nature, as fans are often drawn to the vast array of activities outside the central storyline.

I'm one of those fans. Since the game's unexpected release on April 22, I've been thoroughly enjoying Oblivion Remastered. After leaving the sewers and handing over the Amulet of Kings to Jauffre at Weynon Priory, I've deliberately avoided the main questline, choosing instead to immerse myself in other aspects of the game. I've joined the Fighters Guild, explored the expansive world of Cyrodiil, and tackled numerous side quests. I've even attempted to push the boundaries of the game's map, inspired by a fellow player's success in doing so.

Why the detour? The side quests in Oblivion are incredibly engaging, and I'm keen to postpone tackling the main quest—particularly the more challenging segments like Kvatch—while keeping my character's level progression in check.

Many players seem to share this sentiment. "I'm BUSY doing OTHER STUFF like hunting for SLAUGHTERFISH in Lake Rumare," remarked the aptly named redditor MrCrispyFriedChicken, reflecting on the low completion rate of the main questline. "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 players had completed the main questline. The discrepancy might be due to Xbox's inclusion of Game Pass subscribers, who may have sampled the game briefly before moving on, while Steam players, having purchased the game outright, are more committed.

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Despite the low completion rate, Oblivion Remastered has attracted over 4 million players. This trend isn't unique to Oblivion; many games, regardless of their length or genre, see low completion rates. A significant portion of gamers may not progress beyond the first hour or the tutorial, highlighting the unpredictable nature of player engagement.

For Oblivion Remastered, the stats could be influenced by its status as a remaster of a beloved classic. Players who completed the game years ago might now prioritize exploring new graphics and enhancements over replaying the main quest. Some, like one player who spent seven hours arranging books for a Dominoes chain reaction, are simply enjoying the game's sandbox nature.

Thaddeus122 shared they were nearly 100 hours into the game without completing three 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, encapsulating the diverse ways players are experiencing Oblivion Remastered.