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Remastered Launches to Widespread Praise, Sparks Fallout 3 Speculation

Bethesda and Virtuos deliver a comprehensive overhaul of the 2006 RPG, raising expectations for future remasters.

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Oblivion - a player in plate armor walks in a forest at sunset
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A figure looking at Imperial City in the distance

Overview

  • Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered, developed by Bethesda and Virtuos, was surprise-released on April 22, 2025, featuring an Unreal Engine 5 overhaul.
  • The remaster includes major improvements to graphics, animations, combat, leveling, and UI, while preserving the original game’s quirks and charm.
  • Both of the original expansions, Knights of the Nine and Shivering Isles, are included, offering a complete modernized experience.
  • Despite Bethesda's official stance against mod support, many legacy mods remain functional, bolstering the game’s dedicated modding community.
  • Leaked documents and developer comments suggest a Fallout 3 remaster may follow, with potential updates to gunplay inspired by Fallout 4.