A month after its release, only a small fraction of players have finished the main story of The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered. For a game of this scale, that's hardly a shock—fans are quick to point out they're far too occupied with everything else the world has to offer.

Count me among those fans! I've been immersed in Oblivion Remastered since its surprise launch on April 22. After escaping the sewers and delivering the Amulet of Kings to Jauffre at Weynon Priory, I've tackled just about everything except the central narrative. I've enlisted with the Fighters Guild, trekked across Cyrodiil, and finished a heap of side missions. I've even attempted to force my way beyond the map's boundaries, mirroring a feat accomplished by another player.

My reasoning? The side quests in Oblivion are incredibly entertaining (no spoilers here), but I'm also deliberately postponing the main quest—and its potentially challenging sections like Kvatch—while keeping my character's level relatively low for now.

So, I've chosen to simply enjoy Oblivion until I feel compelled to "properly" engage with the main story. Though, with a Bethesda game like this, is there even a "proper" way to play? That's their genius. You pursue your own interests at your own pace, and the game world seamlessly accommodates you.

It appears many others are adopting the same approach. "I'm TOO BUSY doing OTHER THINGS, like hunting for SLAUGHTERFISH in Lake Rumare," remarked the aptly named Reddit user MrCrispyFriedChicken in response to the completion statistics.

"I've logged 160 hours already, and Kvatch still awaits me," added Roffear. "I'm one of those oddballs who actually enjoys the Oblivion gates, so I intentionally avoid finishing the main quest until I've located and closed all 60 gates in my playthrough," shared Ellert0. "44 hours and a full in-game year later, and I haven't even visited Weynon Priory," said PlayaHatinIG-88. "Those poor Kvatch city guards never stood a chance."

At the time of writing, a mere 2.97% of players on Xbox had completed Oblivion Remastered's main quest, with a slightly higher 4.4% on Steam. Why the disparity? It likely stems from Xbox's inclusion of Game Pass data, which captures players who may have sampled the game briefly before moving on. Steam players, having purchased the title outright, are presumably more invested.

Regardless, it remains a low completion rate for Oblivion Remastered, which has already attracted over 4 million players. In reality, most video games see surprisingly low campaign completion percentages, whether it's a sprawling 100-hour RPG like this or a concise five-hour Call of Duty story. Many titles also struggle to retain players beyond the first hour or the tutorial phase. Such is the unpredictable nature of gaming audiences.

For Oblivion Remastered, the stats might be further influenced because it's a polished version of a beloved classic that many players finished years ago. If you conquered Oblivion's main quest two decades ago, you might feel less urgency to replay it now, preferring instead to soak in the enhanced visuals and upgraded features. Or, as one player demonstrated, you might spend seven hours meticulously arranging books to create the perfect domino chain reaction.

Thaddeus122 reported being nearly 100 hours in without completing even three main quests. They have, however, conquered the Arena and the Mages Guild. The rest of their time? "Leveling up, earning money for houses, closing all the Oblivion gates, the Nirnroot quest, and a bunch of smaller tasks. Honestly, I also refuse to fast travel anywhere."

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