Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered Shadow Dropped

Bethesda has officially released The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered. The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered has been gaming’s worst-kept secret, with the project first leaked years ago in official court documents. Oblivion Remastered hype picked up significantly earlier this year when leakers started making the claim that the long-awaited game was gearing up for a shadow drop in the very near future.

The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion was originally released in 2006 to critical acclaim and a great deal of commercial success. Often hailed as one of the best open world RPGs ever made, Oblivion has unfortunately been trapped on older hardware. Fans have been calling for Oblivion to get a remake or remaster for years, and rumors have persisted that such a project has been in the pipeline for quite some time. The wait for an Oblivion remaster is finally over, giving fans the chance to relive the classic adventure with a fresh coat of paint.

Leakers have been saying for weeks now that The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered would shadow drop, and they have now been proven correct. As announced by Bethesda, The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered is available now across PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X. As expected, Oblivion Remastered is a day one Xbox Game Pass Ultimate game and is available for subscribers to download right now. Developed in collaboration with Virtuos, The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered features the massive base game as well as the two story expansions, Shivering Isles and Knights of the Nine. Those interested in picking up The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered should note that it retails for $49.99.

The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered features some significant improvements. The game is built with Unreal Engine 5, which allows for far more realistic graphics that better-match modern standards. However, the game is still looking to retain the quirky charm of the original, with dialogue and voice acting that matches the OG release.

Many Elder Scrolls fans will no doubt have a great time revisiting Oblivion’s open world, but there are those who may be wondering what’s next for the franchise. Bethesda announced The Elder Scrolls 6 all the way back in 2018, yet the game still has yet to see the light of day. We know that The Elder Scrolls 6 will be Bethesda’s next major release, so more information on it should come to light in the next few years. Considering the incredible legacy left by Oblivion and Skyrim, Elder Scrolls 6 certainly has a high bar to reach, and it will be very exciting to see if it manages to meet fan expectations.