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Top Critic Avg: 82 /100 Critics Rec: 87%
Released
April 22, 2025
ESRB
Mature 17+ // Blood and Gore, Sexual Themes, Violence
Developer(s)
Virtuos, Bethesda
Publisher(s)
Bethesda
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SUBSCRIPTION
DIGITAL

The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion™ Remastered modernizes the 2006 Game of the Year with all new stunning visuals and refined gameplay. Explore the vast landscape of Cyrodiil like never before and stop the forces of Oblivion from overtaking the land in one of the greatest RPGs ever from the award-winning Bethesda Game Studios.

Rediscover Cyrodiil
Journey through the rich world of Tamriel and battle across the planes of Oblivion where handcrafted details have been meticulously recreated to ensure each moment of exploration is awe-inspiring.   

Navigate Your Own Story
From the noble warrior to the sinister assassin, wizened sorcerer, or scrappy blacksmith, forge your path and play the way you want.     

Experience an Epic Adventure
Step inside a universe bursting with captivating stories and encounter an unforgettable cast of characters. Master swordcraft and wield powerful magic as you fight to save Tamriel from the Daedric invasion.  

The Complete Story  
Experience everything Oblivion has to offer with previously released story expansions Shivering Isles, Knights of the Nine, and additional downloadable content included in The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered.

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Oblivion Remastered Player Ignores the Main Quest, Regrets It

An Oblivion Remastered player decides to ignore the main quest to explore the game at their own pace, only to eventually regret that decision.

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Oblivion Remastered Players Aren't Happy About Claymore Change

Some Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered players are not happy about some recent changes that the game made to the claymore.

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Oblivion Remastered Player Discovers a Cumbersome Glitch

One person playing The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered discovers a glitch that could have severe consequences in Bethesda's popular RPG.

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Oblivion Remastered Player Sits Down at the Exact Wrong Time

An unlucky Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered player takes a seat at the worst possible time, setting themselves up for a sudden and gruesome end.

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Oblivion Remastered Player Makes Strange Discovery When Trying to Sit in Their Own Chair

One Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered player discovers a strange issue when simply trying to take a seat in their own home.

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Oblivion Remastered is Already One of the Best-Selling Games of 2025

After only two weeks since its release, Bethesda's new Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion remaster is one of 2025's best-selling games so far.

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Oblivion Remastered Players Are Trying to Save the Emperor

Oblivion Remastered players find ways to try to save Emperor Uriel Septim VII from a grisly death in the game's opening sequence.

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Clair Obscur Publisher Comments on New Game's Success After Oblivion Remastered Surprise Launch

Kepler Interactive commented on the games success despite launching 2 days after The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered was shadow dropped. Kepler's Senior Portfolio Director, Matt Handrahan talked about the games blend of Western and Japanese RPG styles. He also said that the he believes the dual release brought a lot of attention to the genre.

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'Oblivion Didn't Seem to Hurt Us at All' Clair Obscur Publisher Comments on New Game's Success

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 publisher Kepler Interactive reveals Bethesda’s Oblivion Remastered shadow-drop did not harm the RPG's release.

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Skyrim Dev Comments on Loading Screens in Bethesda Games

One of the developers on Skyrim comments on the frequent loading screens found in Bethesda games, explaining why they still exist.

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Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Has Overtaken Oblivion Remastered in Some Key Areas

New data shows that Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is already overtaking the popular title Oblivion Remastered in one important way on Steam.

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Oblivion Veterans Have Some Advice for New Players

Longtime Oblivion players share an Oblivion Remastered main questline tip, and newcomers will be in for a challenge if they ignore it.

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Dev Admits Oblivion Level Scaling 'Was a Mistake'
Dev Admits Oblivion Level Scaling 'Was a Mistake'

An original developer shares his thoughts on the changes made to leveling in The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered, applauding the choices made.

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Oblivion Remastered Players Remake Darth Kermit Meme in the Game

Several Oblivion Remastered players with a knack for character design recreate the Darth Kermit meme in the newly released game.

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Elder Scrolls Fans Believe One Aspect of Oblivion is Much Better Than Skyrim

Some Elder Scrolls fans compare one aspect of Oblivion with Skyrim, deeming the version of the recently remastered game to be the best.

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Morrowind and Skyrim Get Player Count Boosts

Older Elder Scrolls games, such as Morrowind and Skyrim, get player count boosts soon after the sudden release of Oblivion Remastered.

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Oblivion Remastered Players Are 'Very Disappointed' With Dark Brotherhood Door

Some vocal TES4: Oblivion fans band together to criticize what they view as obvious shortcomings in the remaster's Dark Brotherhood door design.

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Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered Taking Player Feedback for Improvements

Bethesda is asking players for suggestions on how to improve The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered a week after the game’s official launch.

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Oblivion Remastered Players Are Missing a Helpful Feature from the Original

Some Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered players lament that a helpful UI feature does not appear in the new version of the classic.

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Oblivion Remastered Reaches Incredible Player Milestone

Just a few days after release, The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered races past an impressive player milestone, thanks to its strong reception.

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