Bethesda has officially announced the long-rumored The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered, releasing it today, April 22nd, in a surprise shadow drop. Developed in partnership with remake specialists Virtuous and rebuilt in Unreal Engine 5, the remaster brings sweeping graphical and gameplay upgrades to the beloved 2006 RPG classic. Check out the official announcement trailer down below:
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.
In a newly released gameplay showcase, Bethesda Game Studios’ director Todd Howard highlighted the technical evolution of their games and how Virtuous helped bring the 20-year-old classic into the modern era with updated textures, lighting, environments, and character models.
Launch Details
Oblivion Remastered is now available on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and is also included with Xbox Game Pass Ultimate. The remaster is priced at $49.99 USD for the Standard Edition.
A Return to Cyrodiil
Set in the sprawling province of Cyrodiil, Oblivion casts players in a richly detailed world on the brink of destruction as a demonic cult threatens to open gates to the hellish realm of Oblivion. Players can take on a variety of roles—from heroic knights to stealthy assassins or arcane wizards—while crafting their own journey through hundreds of quests and branching dialogue trees.
Complete Content Collection
The remastered version includes the full base game and all previously released downloadable content:
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Shivering Isles and Knights of the Nine story expansions
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Additional DLC: Fighter’s Stronghold, Spell Tome Treasures, Vile Lair, Mehrune’s Razor, The Thieves Den, Wizard’s Tower, Orrery, and Horse Armor Pack
Deluxe Edition Bonuses
In addition to the Standard content, the Deluxe Edition includes:
This release pays homage to the infamous Horse Armor DLC, now bundled as part of the remaster, both poking fun at and celebrating one of the most talked-about early microtransactions in gaming history.
Whether you're a long-time fan revisiting Tamriel or a new adventurer discovering Cyrodiil for the first time, The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered offers a full suite of modern enhancements while preserving the heart of one of gaming’s most cherished fantasy epics. Will you be joining in the adventure today?
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