In a surprising revelation from achievement tracking data, only 3.1% of Xbox players have completed the main storyline in The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered. This shockingly low completion rate for Bethesda's acclaimed RPG remaster suggests most adventurers are too busy exploring Cyrodiil's side content to bother with saving the world from Mehrunes Dagon's invasion.

The remastered version, which launched unexpectedly last month to critical acclaim, has attracted both nostalgic veterans and newcomers to Tamriel. Yet despite its polished visuals and quality-of-life improvements, players seem more drawn to guild quests and open-world exploration than the game's central narrative.

Xbox achievement statistics paint a fascinating picture of player priorities:

• Arena Guild: 11.21% completion
• Dark Brotherhood: 4.16% completion
• Mages Guild: 3.39% completion
• Thieves Guild: 3.14% completion
• Main Quest: 3.10% completion
• Fighters Guild: 2.51% completion

This data suggests players find the specialized guild narratives more compelling than the game's apocalyptic main storyline. The Arena's gladiatorial combat leads the pack with nearly four times as many completions as the primary quest.

Several factors contribute to this phenomenon:

1. Freedom of Choice: After the introductory sewer sequence, players can completely ignore the main story without consequence.
2. Guild Appeal: Specialized storylines offer unique rewards and roleplaying opportunities.
3. Open-World Distractions: Cyrodiil's vast landscape is filled with dungeons, side quests, and emergent gameplay moments.
4. Technical Issues: Some players report being locked out of progression due to quest bugs.

One notable example involves players who told essential NPCs to wait in locations that later become inaccessible, effectively breaking their main quest progression.

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The game's level-scaling mechanics create an interesting dilemma. While postponing the main quest might make certain encounters more challenging, many players prefer to first acquire powerful gear and abilities from guild questlines before tackling the central narrative.

This completion rate data provides fascinating insight into how players engage with open-world RPGs. Unlike more linear games where most players see the ending, Oblivion Remastered demonstrates how rich side content can overshadow even a well-crafted main story.