The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remasteredis 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.

So, 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.

The player character talks to the Imperial Legion Battlemage in Imperial City in Oblivion Remastered.

Main Story

If your goal is tocomplete the main story only, and you skip all the side content, you may expect tofinish 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.

The player character shows a quest tab with the invitation to the Mages Guild in Oblivion Remastered.

Main Story And Side Content

If you’rediving into guildslike theDark BrotherhoodorMages Guild, as well asdoing side quests, Daedric shrines, andexploring some hidden areas, the average playthrough jumps up to75–85 hours.

That includes both expansions, which are fully integrated into the remaster.Shivering IslesandKnights of the Nineare both essential if you’re going for the full Oblivion experience. They will easilyadd another 10–15 hours, especially if it’s your first time navigating their unique settings and questlines.

The player character shows a fully unlocked map of the Oblivion Remastered game world.

According toHow Long To Beat,you will spendapproximately 110 hourscompleting the main quest, along with the slow exploration and multiple side quests.

Completionist Run

If you’re one of those players who shouldclear every dungeon, find every item, and max out every skill tree, then a 100 percent completion run in Oblivion Remastered will take you from100 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.