Bethesda Softworks has officially launched The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered, a modernized version of the 2006 Game of the Year, now available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S (including Game Pass), and PC. Priced at $49.99, this remaster marks a significant technical and artistic overhaul of one of the most iconic role-playing games in video game history. Developed by Bethesda Game Studios, the remastered version introduces a sweeping range of upgrades, from graphical enhancements to gameplay refinements, aiming to make the classic experience more immersive for modern audiences.
This reimagined version of Oblivion has been rebuilt using Unreal Engine 5 and features newly crafted character models, environments, and visual effects. Bethesda confirms that every asset in the game was handcrafted to bring Cyrodiil to life in unprecedented detail. The addition of a real-time lighting system, updated audio, and a reworked user interface further contribute to a more polished and atmospheric gameplay experience. Enhancements such as advanced lip-sync technology, new combat animations, more dynamic hit reactions, blood effects, and refined controller feedback have also been introduced to meet the standards of current-generation players.
Players can expect an expansive and seamless open-world RPG experience, where they can shape their own destiny as a warrior, mage, rogue, or a custom hybrid. The narrative core of Oblivion remains intact, including its famed main questline and side stories, enriched further by the inclusion of all previously released downloadable content, such as Shivering Isles and Knights of the Nine. With new voice-over recordings for each playable race, interactions with NPCs now offer more diversity and immersion.
Those looking to experience the full breadth of The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered should ensure their hardware is up to task. The game requires a 64-bit system, and even the minimum PC specifications call for a Ryzen 5 2600X or Intel Core i7-6800K processor, 16 GB RAM, and a GeForce 1070 Ti or Radeon RX 5700. On the recommended side, players will need more robust setups with 32 GB RAM and a GPU like the RTX 2080 or Radeon RX 6800XT to make the most of its technical enhancements.
The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered is available today for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series S|X.
