A month after its launch, only a small percentage of players have completed the main questline in The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered. This isn't surprising for a game renowned for its expansive world and countless side activities. As an avid fan, I've been hooked on 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 been sidetracked by everything but the main storyline. Joining the Fighters Guild, exploring Cyrodiil, and tackling numerous side quests have kept me thoroughly engaged. I even attempted to venture beyond the map's boundaries, inspired by another player's daring exploration.
Why the detour? The side quests in Oblivion are incredibly engaging, and I'm strategically avoiding the main quest to delay facing challenging segments like Kvatch, all while keeping my character's level progression minimal.
I've decided to savor *Oblivion* until the urge to tackle the main storyline strikes. But with a game from Bethesda, is there really a "proper" way to play? That's the beauty of it—you can do whatever you want, whenever you want, and the game still delivers a fantastic experience.It seems many players share this sentiment. "I'm BUSY doing OTHER STUFF like hunting for SLAUGHTERFISH in Lake Rumare," exclaimed the aptly named Redditor, MrCrispyFriedChicken, in response to the completion statistics of the main questline. "I've spent 160 hours in the game, and Kvatch is still waiting for me," shared Roffear. Ellert0 added, "I'm one of those weirdos who actually likes the Oblivion gates, so I don't finish the main quest until I've found and closed all 60 gates in my world." PlayaHatinIG-88 chimed in with, "44 hours and an in-game year later, I haven't even visited 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 had completed the main questline. The difference might be attributed to Xbox's Game Pass, which allows players to try the game before fully committing. Steam users, having purchased the game outright, are perhaps more invested.
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Despite over 4 million players engaging with Oblivion Remastered, the completion rate remains low. This trend isn't unique to Oblivion; many games, regardless of their length or genre, see a low completion rate. For Oblivion Remastered, the stats might be influenced by the fact that it's a remaster of a beloved game—many players who finished the original may prefer to explore the enhanced graphics and new features rather than repeat the main storyline. Some, like one player who spent seven hours meticulously setting up a Dominoes chain reaction with books, are finding new ways to enjoy the game.
Thaddeus122, after nearly 100 hours of play, hadn't completed three main quests but had finished the Arena and the Mages Guild. Their time was spent "leveling, getting money for homes, closing all the Oblivion gates, the Nirnroot quest, and a bunch of little quests. To be fair, also don't fast travel anywhere."
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