"Oblivion Remastered: Few Complete Main Quest, Are You Distracted Too?"

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 given the game's vast world and the freedom it offers—many fans are too engrossed in exploring and engaging in other activities to focus on the main storyline.

As an avid player myself, I've been thoroughly enjoying Oblivion Remastered since its unexpected release on April 22. 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 expansive landscapes of Cyrodiil, and tackled numerous side quests. I've even attempted to break out of the map's boundaries, inspired by another player's adventurous spirit.

Why this detour? The side quests in Oblivion are incredibly engaging, and I'm keen on postponing the main quest, particularly the challenging parts like Kvatch, while keeping my level progression slow and steady.

I plan to continue savoring *Oblivion* until I'm ready to tackle the main storyline. With Bethesda games, there's no "proper" way to play; that's part of their charm. You can do what you want, when you want, and the game still delivers a fantastic experience.

It appears many other players share this approach. "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. Roffear added, "I've spent 160 hours in already and Kvatch is still waiting for me." Ellert0 shared a unique goal, "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." PlayaHatinIG-88 humorously noted, "44 hours and an actual in-game year, 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 the main questline. This discrepancy could be attributed to Xbox's Game Pass, which may have attracted a larger number of casual players who tried the game but didn't commit long-term. Steam players, having purchased the game outright, might be more dedicated.

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Despite the low completion rate, Oblivion Remastered has attracted over 4 million players. Low completion rates are common across many video games, regardless of their length or genre. For Oblivion Remastered, the stats might be influenced by its status as a remaster of a classic game. Many players who completed the original might prefer to explore the updated visuals and new features rather than redo the main quest.

For instance, one player spent seven hours meticulously arranging books for a Dominoes chain reaction, showcasing the playful freedom the game offers. Thaddeus122, almost 100 hours into the game, hadn't completed three main quests but had finished the Arena and the Mages Guild. They've been busy "leveling, getting money for homes, closing all the Oblivion gates, the Nirnroot quest, and a bunch of little quests," without using fast travel.

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