Bethesda Softworks has launched The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered, available now on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC (via Steam and Microsoft Store), and Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, following its reveal live stream on April 22, 2025. Priced at $49.99, the remaster shadow-dropped with a 119.2 GB install size, delivering a modernized take on the 2006 open-world RPG classic.
Developed by Virtuos Studios and Bethesda Game Studios using Unreal Engine 5, the remaster features fully overhauled visuals with ray tracing, updated textures, and new character models, alongside refined gameplay.
Combat now includes Souls-like blocking mechanics, improved archery, and a reworked stamina system, with a modernized HUD and enhanced NPC AI. The game retains its open-world essence, set in Cyrodiil, where players thwart the Mythic Dawn cult’s plan to open gates to the demonic realm of Oblivion.
The Standard Edition includes the Shivering Isles and Knights of the Nine expansions, plus DLCs like Fighter’s Stronghold, Mehrune’s Razor, and the infamous Horse Armor Pack. A $59.99 Deluxe Edition adds exclusive quests, weapons, armor, a digital artbook, and a soundtrack. Despite its pro-mod history, Bethesda has stated mods are not officially supported.
The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered Deluxe Edition includes all of the above, and adds:
- Bonus quests
- Unique weapon sets
- Unique armor sets
- Unique horse armor sets
- Digital artbook
- Official soundtrack
Fans on X have praised the stunning visuals and new lip-sync technology, though some express mixed feelings about the $49.99 price and lack of mod support. The launch has drawn over 600,000 viewers on YouTube, with excitement tempered by ongoing anticipation for The Elder Scrolls VI. For more details, visit Bethesda’s official site or check the reveal trailer on YouTube.