The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered is out now on consoles and PC
After weeks of rumors, Bethesda has officially revealed a remastered version of Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion.
Today, Elder Scrolls fans can grab the remastered title on Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and PC (via Steam and Windows PC) here. The game will also be available for Game Pass subscribers. Bethesda worked with Virtuos for this remaster; the studio previously worked on Dark Souls Remastered, Final Fantasy X/X-2 HD Remaster, and Final Fantasy XII: The Zodiac Age. A deluxe edition of the game includes bonus quests, unique weapon sets, unique armor sets, and unique horse armor sets. An official launch trailer can be seen here.
A description of the remaster reads:
Designed in co-operation with the remaster specialists at Virtuos, Oblivion Remastered keeps the core of the original game intact (and includes the Knights of the Nine and Shivering Isles expansions), but drapes it in an incredible new visual style, powered by Unreal Engine 5. Alongside 4K resolution, 60 frames per second performance, all-new textures, lighting effects, and landscape improvements, the game also updates everything from character, spell, and weapon animations, to dynamic time of day and weather effects.
It also adds new quality of life improvements to the original game, including:
HUD, menu and map reworks
Improved UI for systems like Persuasion, Clairvoyance, and more
Modifications to levelling, encumbrance, non-combat perks, and other mechanics
Improved enemy scaling
Enhanced accessibility features
Additional autosaves
Revised first-person and third-person camera and more
Originally released in 2006, The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion would become one of the greatest video games ever made with nearly 10 million copies sold worldwide and numerous Game of the Year awards.
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