Big Announcement
The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remaster Officially Unveiled by Bethesda After months of rumors and leaks, Bethesda has officially revealed the remaster of The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion today. In a gameplay video released online, Bethesda showcased new visual effects and features of the remaster of their beloved open-world fantasy RPG, developed by remake specialist Virtuos using Unreal Engine 5.
Original Game History
The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion was released in 2006 as a sequel to the fan-favorite Morrowind on PC and Xbox 360, followed by PlayStation 3 in 2007. The game is set in the fictional province of Cyrodiil, and the plot revolves around the player character's attempt to defeat a fanatical cult seeking to open portals to a demonic realm known as Oblivion.
Graphics and Gameplay Upgrades
The developers describe The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered as “a reimagining of the best game of 2006 with stunning graphics and refined gameplay.” Oblivion Remastered, as expected, runs in 4K at 60 FPS, but other changes are more significant. Everything from the level system to character creation, battle animations and in-game menus have been improved.
Also, the Developers have kept the original voice acting and added new voice actors to complement the familiar voices. In addition, the game features a variety of new dialogue, an improved third-person view, and enhanced lip-syncing technology.
And the Upgrade System is a mix of mechanics from Oblivion and Skyrim. Thankfully, Virtuos has gotten rid of the broken auto-leveling of enemies. The eloquence and hacking systems with minigames remain the same.
Price and Availability
The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered launches today, April 22, priced at $49.99 on PC, Xbox Series X and S, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Game Pass Ultimate. It weighs in at 119.2 GB. Two editions of the game are available:
The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered Standard Edition includes:
Digital base game
Story expansions Shivering Isles and Knights of the Nine
Additional downloadable content: Fighter's Stronghold expansion, Spell Tome Treasures, Vile Lair, Mehrune's Razor, The Thieves Den, Wizard's Tower, Orrery, and Horse Pack Armor
The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered Deluxe Edition includes:
Digital base game
Unique digital armor, weapons, and horse armor sets of Akatosh and Mehrunes Dagon
Digital artbook and soundtrack app
Story expansions Shivering Isles and Knights of the Nine
Additional downloadable content: Fighter's Stronghold expansion, Spell Tome Treasures, Vile Lair, Mehrune's Razor, The Thieves Den, Wizard's Tower, Orrery, and Horse Pack Armor
But the system requirements on PC, were not as gentle as you might expect from a game based on an old project:
Minimum system requirements:
OS: Windows 10 64-bit
Processor: AMD Ryzen 5 2600X / Intel Core i7-6800K
RAM: 16 GB
Video card: AMD Radeon RX 5700 / NVIDIA GeForce 1070 Ti
DirectX: 12
Disk space: 125 GB
Recommended system requirements:
OS: Windows 10 64-bit
Processor: AMD Ryzen 5 3600X / Intel Core i5-10600K
RAM: 32 GB
Video card: AMD Radeon RX 6800XT / NVIDIA RTX 2080
DirectX: 12
Disk space: 125 GB
Fan Project Updates
Many were eagerly anticipating an Oblivion remake, and even before the official remake was announced, fans had been developing Skyblivion, a remake of Oblivion using The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim's engine. The release of Skyblivion is still planned for 2025, as was announced back in February when the Bethesda remake was just a rumor. Although the official remake has now been released, the Skyblivion developers have stated that they will still continue working on this fan-made remake.
Conclusion
Bethesda just released the Oblivion Remaster today. The beloved 2006 RPG has been completely rebuilt in Unreal Engine 5 with much better graphics, smoother gameplay, and modern features. It runs at 4K/60FPS on new consoles and PC. The game costs $50, includes all the original expansions and DLC, and is also available on Game Pass. You can choose between a Standard Edition or pay more for the Deluxe Edition with some extra digital goodies. It's a big download at 119GB, but fans of the original will probably find it worth it to revisit the world of Cyrodiil with these major improvements.
FAQ Section
Q1: What is The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remaster?: The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remaster is a completely rebuilt version of the classic 2006 RPG, developed by Virtuos using Unreal Engine 5 with enhanced visuals, gameplay improvements, and modern features.
Q2: When was The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remaster released?: The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remaster was released on April 22, 2025.
Q3: What platforms is The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remaster available on?: The remaster is available on PC, Xbox Series X and S, PlayStation 5, and is included with Xbox Game Pass Ultimate.
Q4: How much does The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remaster cost?: The standard edition of the remaster costs $49.99.
Q5: What editions of The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remaster are available?: There are two editions: the Standard Edition, which includes the base game and all DLC, and the Deluxe Edition, which adds unique digital armor, weapons, horse armor sets, a digital artbook, and soundtrack app.
Q6: What technical improvements does the remaster offer?: The remaster runs at 4K resolution and 60 frames per second, with improved leveling systems, character creation, combat animations, in-game menus, new dialogue, proper third-person view, and new lip-syncing technology.
Q7: What DLC is included in the remaster?: Both editions include the major story expansions Shivering Isles and Knights of the Nine, plus additional downloadable content such as Fighter's Stronghold, Spell Tome Treasures, Vile Lair, Mehrune's Razor, The Thieves Den, Wizard's Tower, Orrery, and Horse Pack Armor.
Q8: Who developed The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remaster?: The remaster was developed by remake specialist Virtuos in collaboration with Bethesda.
