Well, it looks like all those rumors and reports are true. After Bethesda announced that they would be officially revealing the leaked remaster of The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered. Today, after the official gameplay presentation, it was announced that the game is now available for PC, Xbox Series X|S, and PlayStation 5.
The game’s official synopsis reads: “The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered modernizes the 2006 Game of the Year with all new stunning visuals and refined gameplay. Explore the landscape of Cyrodiil like never before and stop the forces of Oblivion from overtaking the land in one of the greatest RPG’s ever from the award-winning Bethesda Game Studios.
New quality of life improvements to the original game include:
- HUD, menu and map reworks
- Improved UI for systems like Persuasion, Clairvoyance, and more
- Modifications to levelling, encumbrance, non-combat perks, and other mechanics
- Improved enemy scaling
- Enhanced accessibility features
- Additional autosaves
- Revised first-person and third-person camera
- Much more
Players will journey through the rich world of Tamriel and battle across the planes of Oblivion where handcrafted details have been meticulously recreated to ensure each moment of exploration is awe-inspiring.
In typical Bethesda Game Studios fashion, players can forge their path and play the way they want from the noble warrior to the sinister assassin, wizened sorcerer, or scrappy blacksmith inside a universe bursting with captivating stories and encounter an unforgettable cast of characters. Players will master swordcraft and weild powerful magic as they fight to save Tamriel from the Daedric invasion.
The Elder Scrolls IV: Remastered will include everything from the original including the previously released story expansions Shivering Isles, Knights of the Nine, and additional downloadable content including Fighter’s Stronghold, Spell Tomes, Vile Lair, Mehrune’s Razor, The Thieves Den, Wizard’s Tower, The Orrery, and Horse Armor Pack.
There is a Deluxe Edition available for purchase that will add new quests for unique digital Akatosh and Mehrunes Dagon Armors, Weapons, and Horse Armor Sets. Players will also get the Digital Artbook and Soundtrack app.
The Elder Scrolls IV: Remastered is also available with Game Pass.