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Oblivion Remastered Launches with Stunning Overhaul and Record Player Engagement

Bethesda's surprise release of The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered brings Unreal Engine 5 visuals, gameplay upgrades, and strong fan reception.

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Overview

  • The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered launched on April 22, 2025, on PC (Steam), PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S, including day-one availability on Game Pass.
  • Rebuilt in Unreal Engine 5 by Virtuos and Bethesda, the remaster features recreated assets, dynamic lighting, redesigned UI, and gameplay enhancements like sprinting and revamped leveling.
  • The remaster includes all original DLCs, such as Shivering Isles and Knights of the Nine, with a Deluxe Edition offering new quests, items, a digital artbook, and the soundtrack.
  • Oblivion Remastered recorded over 113,000 concurrent players on Steam within three hours of release, showcasing strong community interest and engagement.
  • Bethesda gifted free copies to the Skyblivion modding team and confirmed no plans to shut down the fan-led project, further supporting the modding community.