- Bethesda has officially revealed the Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered. The game is now available on PS5, Xbox Series X/S, PC, and Game Pass.
- The remaster is built using Unreal Engine 5, but the game logic still runs on the original Gamebryo Engine.
- The Oblivion Remaster includes both story expansions released for the 2006 classic.
The worst-kept secret in gaming has finally been revealed as Bethesda has officially lifted the lid on the Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered. Developed by Virtous, the title takes players back to the verdant valleys and shimmering lakes of Cyrodiil, which has received a massive facelift courtesy of Unreal Engine 5. The remaster is available on PS5, Xbox Series X/S, Game Pass, and PC, and is accessible to players starting now.
The 2006 original is among the most revered RPGs of all time and helped establish Bethesda’s pedigree as a AAA studio. The task of remastering Oblivion fell to Parisian developers Virtous, who have taken an organic approach to modernizing the 360 classic. As stated during the title’s announcement event, the remaster’s pristine visuals are rendered in Unreal Engine 5 , but the original Gamebryo Engine still supplies the game logic .
Additionally, all the assets have been redone , with millions of polygons stuffed into individual objects, weapons, and armor pieces. Speaking of weapons, the combat has received some significant upgrades, including blood splatter effects, feedback that depends on the impact site, and new sound cues. Among the biggest new additions is the introduction of a new sprint mechanic , complemented by detailed animations in both first-person and third-person camera perspectives.
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The remaster’s reveal event also showed off many familiar settings, including the Oblivion Gates that look hellish in all the right ways, and the resplendent Imperial City, which is shinier than ever. But the devs consistently emphasized that the original’s charm is baked into every inch of the remaster. They drove the point home by displaying the awkward guard interruptions that have been the source of memes for ages. And a brief look at the Adoring Fan, who still looks creepy as hell.
The icing on the cake came via the announcement that Oblivion’s critically acclaimed story expansions, The Shivering Isles and Knights of the Nine, are packaged alongside the remaster at no additional cost. With that being said, the infamous Horse Armor DLCs are only available in the Deluxe Edition, which costs $60, while the Standard Edition comes in at a more reasonable $50.
As we mentioned, The Elder Scrolls 4 Oblivion Remastered launches today and is already out for PS5, Xbox Series X/S, Game Pass, and PC. So, go ahead and grab a copy.
A massive gaming nerd who’s been writing stuff on the internet since 2021, Aryan covers single-player games, RPGs, and live-service titles such as Marvel Rivals and Call of Duty: Warzone. When he isn’t clacking away at his keyboard, you’ll find him firing up another playthrough of Fallout: New Vegas.
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- Fallout 4 gets a next-gen upgrade to celebrate the new TV series. The upgrade brings better graphics and performance to consoles and widescreen support to PCs.
- The Fallout 4 next-gen update will be free and will arrive on April 25th.
- The next-gen update is more than just a visual refresh as it also adds new quests and weapons to explore in the wasteland.
For starters, the update brings brand-new Quality and 60FPS Performance modes for both PS5 and Xbox Series X|S players. Other changes also include “stability improvements, login, and quest fixes,” which will roll out with it.
PC gamers haven’t been left out of the fray, either. The Fallout 4 next-gen update brings widescreen and ultra-widescreen support, fixes to Creation Kit, and various quest updates. Furthermore, Fallout 4 will now be Steam Deck verified and available on the Epic Games Store. This long-awaited update will be completely free as it enters your vault on April 25 for all platforms.
Fallout 4 New In-Game Content
Apart from stability, performance, or quality enhancements, this Fallout 4 update also brings more in-game content. According to the Bethesda News portal, here are all the in-game content coming for Fallout 4 this April 25:
Enclave Remnants
The ashes of the past rise again! A remnant of the tyrannical Enclave, a pre-war shadow government, has infiltrated the Commonwealth in Fallout 4’s new quest, Echoes of the Past . In this thrilling expansion, you’ll face a critical decision: Will they crush their resurgence and their dangerous ideology, or will they establish a foothold in the already ravaged wasteland?
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This update includes the Enclave Colonel uniform and workshop items, as well as a selection of popular content previously released on Creation Club, including:
- Enclave Weapon Skins
- Enclave Armor Skins
- Tesla Cannon
- Hellfire Power Armor
- X-02 Power Armor
- Heavy Incinerator
Makeshift Weapon Pack
Who says a piggy bank can’t pack a punch? This diverse weapon pack throws out the rulebook, offering a mix of unconventional tools like a baseball launcher, a nail gun, and a surprisingly effective piggy bank weapon.
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Halloween Workshop
Trick or treat, year-round! These 38 haunting decorations, leftovers from a bygone Halloween bash thrown by the New England Technocrat Society, are back. Liven up your settlements with witches, cauldrons, ghouls, and other spooky delights – perfect for Halloween celebrations or adding a touch of wasteland whimsy any time.
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While Fallout 4 can be misjudged for its issues, I actually loved the game for its storytelling and gameplay. After experiencing the post-apocalyptic world again in a TV series, it is time for me to update my game and revisit the adventure. After Starfield ( Review ) came out I did not think Bethesda would shower us with a free update for Fallout. But well, here we are.
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