The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered, released on April 22, 2025, is a comprehensive overhaul of the 2006 classic, co-developed by Virtuos and Bethesda Game Studios. This remaster introduces significant enhancements across visuals, gameplay, audio, and user interface, aiming to modernize the experience while preserving the original’s essence.The Elder Scrolls+6Wikipedia+6Wikipédia, l’encyclopédie libre+6
Visual Enhancements:
- Unreal Engine 5 Integration: The game utilizes Unreal Engine 5 for a complete graphical overhaul, featuring real-time lighting, ray tracing, and redesigned textures and models. Wikipedia, la enciclopedia libre+3Wikipedia+3Wikipédia, l’encyclopédie libre+3
- Updated Animations: All character and combat animations have been redone, providing smoother and more realistic movements. The Verge
- Enhanced Third-Person View: The third-person camera has been improved, offering over-the-shoulder and zoomed-out perspectives, enhancing immersion. Push Square
Gameplay Improvements:
- Modernized Movement: Players can now sprint, and movement physics have been adjusted for realism, such as slower movement uphill. Reddit+1Push Square+1
- Revamped Leveling System: The leveling mechanics blend elements from Skyrim and the original Oblivion, aiming for a more balanced progression. The Verge
- Combat Adjustments: Fatigue no longer affects melee damage, and new combat animations provide better visual feedback. PC Gamer+3Reddit+3Eurogamer.net+3
Audio and Dialogue:
- Re-recorded Audio: Ambient sounds and environmental effects have been re-recorded, enhancing the game’s atmosphere. Wikipedia
- Voice Line Enhancements: New dialogue has been recorded for NPCs, with unique voice lines for each race, addressing previous limitations. Polygon+1Bethesda.net+1
User Interface and Controls:
- Redesigned UI: Menus and interfaces have been modernized, resembling layouts used in Skyrim, and are optimized for both controllers and mouse-keyboard setups. UESP+1The Verge+1
- Improved HUD: The heads-up display has been updated for clarity, and systems like Persuasion and Clairvoyance have been revamped. The Verge
Additional Content:
- Included Expansions: The remaster includes the Knights of the Nine and Shivering Isles expansions, providing a comprehensive experience. Diario AS+5The Verge+5Wikipedia+5
- Deluxe Edition: A Deluxe Edition offers additional content such as unique gear, a digital artbook, and the official soundtrack. The Verge
Recent Updates:
A 1.9GB hotfix was released shortly after launch to address performance issues, particularly on Xbox Series X. However, some users reported new visual glitches post-update, which Bethesda is actively working to resolve.
