Bethesda and Microsoft have officially announced The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered is out today on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC, and Game Pass.
The game is a remaster of the 2006 classic, featuring new graphics, and updated gameplay mechanics to bring the game up to today's modern RPG standards. It was developed in collaboration with Virtuos, and has been rebuilt from the ground up in Unreal Engine 5.
The Standard Edition can be purchased for $49.99, with a Deluxe Edition available for $59.99. Both versions contain the original game's DLC, while the Deluxe Edition includes bonus armor sets, and a digital art book and soundtrack.
For more, here is the official overview from Bethesda.
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The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion - Remastered brings the critically acclaimed RPG to a new generation of players. Experience the charm and adventure of the original with stunning updated visuals and modernized game features. Stop the Mythic Dawn cult from unleashing the Daedric Prince of Destruction and explore Cyrodiil like never before in this beloved classic game from the award-winning Bethesda Game Studios.
Nearly 20 years after The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion shaped the RPG genre, it is time again to turn the tide of darkness. This handcrafted remaster in 4K runs at 60FPS, and brings the wonderous world of Cyrodiil to audiences both old and new.
In the shadow of evil, a hero will rise from the ashes of a fallen empire. The gates have been opened, and the battle has begun. Only one thing can save the world from Mehrunes Dagon and the demonic hordes of Oblivion. The true heir of the Septim line must be found and restored to the Imperial throne.
Players who set forth in 2006 into the original game will have an opportunity to explore Cyrodiil like never before with stunningly updated visuals and modernized game features in The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered. They’ll also be able to experience the Knights of the Nine and The Shivering Isles story expansions. Not only that, but the game’s previously released 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, will also be accessible.
Adventurers favoring the flare of the Deluxe Edition will get to experience all the above, plus Mehrunes Dagon and Akatosh custom Armor and Weapon Sets as well as the Official Digital Artbook and Soundtrack.
Overview:
Stunning New Visuals
The Remaster uses Unreal Engine 5’s vast suite of tools to significantly enhance the visuals and performance. This means you'll experience stunning landscapes; more detailed character models and improved lip synching; and atmospheric effects that make the world of Cyrodiil feel more alive than ever.
Oblivion has been meticulously recreated from scratch. Characters, weapons, pieces of cheese, rocks, and even sweetrolls… If you can see it, it’s been remade. On top of that, the advanced real-time lighting system accurately simulates how light interacts with the environment, resulting in more realistic atmospheric effects.
It's not just the environments that have gotten the beautification treatment. The new character base meshes combined with the new lip sync technology further enhance the dialogue performance of characters, giving them much more expressive faces – even with races that don’t look as human, like Khajiits and Argonians.
Refined Gameplay
If you played the original, you’re going to recognize everything you see. But the teams at Bethesda Game Studio and Virtuos knew that gamers of today have certain expectations when it comes to an open world role-playing game.
Like... Sprinting! Sprinting was added to meet modern RPG standards. In fact, all character locomotion and models have been completely redone from scratch. Combat animations have been fully recreated, adding more flourish and separation between the upper and lower body. Combat also now includes sound effects, visual effects, and hit reactions, making it more engaging.
And if you love looking at the beautiful characters you create (or the horrifying monsters – we’ve seen your videos) third-person perspective has been overhauled as well. The third-person perspective now includes a crosshair and has been modernized to compare to Starfield, in terms of playability.
Quality-of-Life Improvements
In addition to refining gameplay, there have been tons of quality-of-life improvements to continue adding a modernized touch to 2006’s Game of the Year. The leveling system has been redesigned, inspired by both Oblivion and Skyrim, to offer the best of both worlds. Visual updates to UI and UX reflect contemporary gaming standards and hardware. New dialogue was also recorded for this Remaster. Where before some races shared voices, now each race represented in the game sounds unique, adding to the immersion.
And those are just three of the big QoL updates. There are dozens of others to help modernize and enhance your experience.
Cyrodiil Won’t Save Itself
The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered is a love letter to fans of the original game, bringing modernized graphics, refined gameplay, and numerous quality-of-life improvements.
Oblivion is considered a classic for a reason. So many people have fond memories of playing the original decades ago. Now, those same players can return to Cyrodiil and experience the magic all over again alongside a new generation of Elder Scrolls fans. So, gear up, close shut the jaws of Oblivion and bring Tamriel back from the brink of destruction.
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