Bethesda Game Studios announces The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered with an impressive reveal, and the game is now available for purchase or to play on Game Pass
It’s official: nearly 20 years later, it’s time to return to Cyrodiil to close the Oblivion gates and ensure peace throughout Tamriel. After months of rumors and several leaked details, Bethesda has officially announced The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered in grand fashion.
It’s now available to purchase on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. You can also enjoy it at no additional cost if you’re subscribed to Game Pass Ultimate or PC Game Pass.
The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered is developed by Virtuos, the same studio working on Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eaterand published by Bethesda Game Studios.
“The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion™ Remastered modernizes the 2006 Game of the Year with stunning graphics and enhanced gameplay. Explore the vast landscape of Cyrodiil like never before and stop the forces of Oblivion from taking over the land in one of the greatest RPGs of all time, developed by the award-winning Bethesda Game Studios,” reads the Steam description.
Includes Classic Expansions
Oblivion Remastered includes both expansions released for the original 2006 version: Shivering Isles and Knights of the Ninebundled together in a single package.
If you remember the controversial paid horse armor, you should know that those cosmetics are now included in the Deluxe Editionwhich is also available for digital purchase.
The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered can now be purchased at a discounted price on Steam and Microsoft Store for PC, as well as on the PlayStation Store (PS5) and Xbox digital store (Series X|S). The standard edition is available for $49.99.
Or, if you’re subscribed to Game Pass, you can play it on PC or Xbox Series X|S at no extra cost. That said, be prepared for its massive file size (up to 123GB on Xbox), which had already been leaked.
The Standard Edition includes the full base game and both expansions, while the Deluxe Edition costs $59.99 and includes the following:
- Armor of Order
- Armor of the Cataclysm
- Weapons of Order
- Weapons of the Cataclysm
- Horse Armors (Order and Cataclysm sets)
- Access to the digital artbook and original soundtrack
Same Classic Story, Enhanced Presentation
Most notably, Virtuos uses Unreal Engine 5 technology to recreate the beautiful landscapes of Cyrodiil, now more vibrant than ever with richer flora and fauna.
Story-wise, it’s identical to the original 2006 game, so you can expect to reunite with the Adoring Fan and the iconic NPCs of the past. The late Emperor Uriel Septim VII returns as the narrator, just like in the original game’s intro.
On Steam, we can see that Oblivion Remastered includes a total of 60 achievementsand you can redeem platform points to unlock up to 13 new profile items.
The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered, the new version of the 2006 RPG, is now available for purchase starting at $49.99 on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Microsoft Store and Steam. A Deluxe Edition is also available — and don’t forget, it’s included in Game Pass.
Be sure to check out other news Elden Ring: Nightreign Reveals Raider, Its New Playable Character and also Bethesda Confirms the Existence of The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered and Announces Its Reveal
