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Bethesda Shadow-Drops 'Oblivion Remastered' with Unreal Engine 5 Overhaul

The surprise release of the 2006 classic includes updated visuals, gameplay improvements, and all expansions, now available on PC, Xbox, and PS5.

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A Khajiit cat person in Oblivion Remastered
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A very hi-rez Emperor Uriel Septim from the Oblivion Remaster.

Overview

  • The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered launched unexpectedly on April 22, 2025, available for PC, Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, and Game Pass.
  • Developed by Virtuos using Unreal Engine 5, the remaster features enhanced graphics, reworked leveling, new voice acting, and quality-of-life updates like sprinting and improved UI.
  • The remaster includes the base game, story expansions Shivering Isles and Knights of the Nine, and all original DLC, with a $50 standard edition and a $60 Deluxe Edition offering additional content.
  • Within hours of release, the game surpassed 115,000 concurrent players on Steam and became the platform's top seller, reflecting strong early engagement.
  • The Deluxe Edition includes exclusive quests, unique armor and weapons, a digital artbook, and soundtrack access, catering to fans of the iconic RPG.