One month post-launch, only a small fraction of The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered players have finished the main questline. This isn’t surprising for a game like this—players report being engrossed in other activities.

I’m among those players! Since the surprise release of Oblivion Remastered on April 22, I’ve relished exploring beyond the main story. After delivering the Amulet of Kings to Jauffre at Weynon Priory, I dove into the Fighters Guild, roamed Cyrodiil, and tackled numerous side quests. I even attempted to break out of the map’s boundaries, inspired by another player’s success.

Why skip the main quest? The side quests are wildly entertaining (no spoilers here), and I’m deliberately avoiding tougher segments like Kvatch while keeping leveling minimal.

I plan to savor Oblivion Remastered until I’m ready to tackle the main story. But with a Bethesda game like this, there’s no “right” way to play, is there? That’s what makes them exceptional—you choose your path, and the game adapts.

Many players share this approach. “I’m caught up hunting SLAUGHTERFISH in Lake Rumare,” said redditor MrCrispyFriedChicken, commenting on the low completion stats for the main questline.

“I’ve logged 160 hours, and Kvatch is still on hold,” said Roffear. “I love the Oblivion gates, so I’m holding off on the main quest until I’ve closed all 60 in my world,” Ellert0 added. “After 44 hours and a full in-game year, I haven’t even reached Weynon Priory,” PlayaHatinIG-88 noted. “Those Kvatch guards never had a chance.”

As of this article’s publication, only 2.97% of Xbox players and 4.4% of Steam players have completed the main questline. The gap likely stems from Xbox Game Pass, where players may try the game briefly before moving on, while Steam players, having purchased it, are more committed.

Despite over 4 million players, the completion rate for Oblivion Remastered remains low. Most video games, from sprawling 100-hour RPGs like this to short campaigns like Call of Duty, see low completion rates. Many players drop off after the tutorial or an hour of play—such is the fleeting attention of gamers.

For Oblivion Remastered, the stats may be influenced by its status as a remaster of a beloved classic. If you completed the main quest 20 years ago, you might skip it now to focus on enhanced visuals or new features. One player even spent seven hours arranging books for a perfect domino effect.

Thaddeus122, nearly 100 hours in, hasn’t touched three main quests but has conquered the Arena and Mages Guild. The rest of their time? “Leveling, earning gold for homes, closing Oblivion gates, the Nirnroot quest, and smaller tasks. I also avoid fast travel.”

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