The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered is not a game that can be completed in one sitting. It's not a linear short campaign wrapped in cutscenes, but a huge RPG. And whether you're diving into it for the first time or as a devoted fan, you're in for an adventure that changes depending on how you play.
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Posts 1So, how much time should you set aside? It depends on how deep you want to go and what your goal is. We've looked into this in more detail and will tell you about a few scenarios you might want to play.
Main Story
If your goal is to complete the main story only, and you skip all the side content, you can expect to finish the game in about 11 hours. It all depends on what difficulty you play at and how familiar or adaptable you are with the game.
Moreover, the local world is fascinating, so it's not surprising that it takes longer for some players to complete the main quest, since even nature exploration might add a few extra hours.
Main Story And Side Content
If you're diving into guilds like the Dark Brotherhood or Mages Guild, as well as doing side quests, Daedric shrines, and exploring some hidden areas, the average playthrough jumps up to 75–85 hours.
That includes both expansions, which are fully integrated into the remaster. Shivering Isles and Knights of the Nine are both essential if you're going for the full Oblivion experience. They will easily add another 10–15 hours, especially if it’s your first time navigating their unique settings and questlines.
According to How Long To Beat, you will spend approximately 110 hours completing the main quest, along with the slow exploration and multiple side quests.
Completionist Run
If you’re one of those players who should clear every dungeon, find every item, and max out every skill tree, then a 100 percent completion run in Oblivion Remastered will take you from 100 to 200+ hours, depending on your pace.
Between hundreds of caves, dozens of questlines, unique items, hidden events, spellcrafting, alchemy, and house ownership, there’s more than enough to keep you in Cyrodiil for a long time.
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