After weeks of rumors that proved accurate and leaks that revealed details, The Elder Scrolls 4 Oblivion Remastered was announced this Tuesday, April 22, 2025, for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series. The announcement was accompanied by a trailer, followed by a 20-minute explanatory video from Bethesda highlighting the improvements made between the original 2006 game and this 2025 remaster. In fact, given the extent of changes in both visual and gameplay aspects, it could be considered more of a remake. The game was released immediately across all platforms through a shadowdrop method, offering an advantage to Game Pass subscribers who can access it at no additional cost beyond their subscription fee.
Developed by Virtuos in collaboration with Bethesda, this complete remake leverages Unreal Engine 5 to provide updated graphics, refined animations, and a redesigned user interface. The game includes the original expansions Knights of the Nine and Shivering Isles, along with significant gameplay improvements such as a hybrid leveling system inspired by Skyrim, an updated user interface, and revised combat mechanics. Oblivion Remastered offers both longtime fans and newcomers the chance to rediscover this classic RPG in a modernized version while maintaining the elements that made it successful originally and preserving Bethesda’s identity.
