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Oblivion Remastered Delivers Stunning Visuals and Modern Updates While Retaining Classic Quirks

Bethesda's Unreal Engine 5 overhaul of the 2006 RPG preserves its nostalgic charm with improved graphics and mechanics, but legacy bugs and level-scaling remain.

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Overview

  • The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remaster is now available on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S, including Xbox Game Pass access.
  • The remaster features a comprehensive graphical upgrade using Unreal Engine 5, with enhanced textures, lighting, and character animations.
  • New gameplay additions include sprinting and an updated leveling system, addressing some of the original's design limitations while maintaining its core mechanics.
  • While performance is improved with reduced loading times and fewer crashes, some legacy bugs and the controversial level-scaling system persist.
  • Community modding has already begun, with players creating unofficial fixes and visual tweaks, such as restoring the original game's vibrant color palette.