Oblivion Remastered: A New Era for Elder Scrolls

Game Pricing and Availability

The standard edition of Oblivion Remastered is priced at $50, making it affordable compared to many new AAA games. A deluxe edition is also up for grabs at $60, which includes extra weapons, armor, and horse armor. Best of all, it’s available at no extra cost for Xbox Game Pass subscribers.

Gameplay Enhancements That Define the Experience

This remastered version offers a complete rebuild of the original game, now meeting modern standards for graphics and design. Updates feature better lighting, sharper textures, improved character models, and smoother animations. Every in-game item has been meticulously recreated, enhancing the immersive experience. Furthermore, the leveling system has been adjusted to resemble the one seen in Skyrim, and new features like a sprinting option have been added for more dynamic gameplay.

Notable Features Retained

While many areas of the game have been updated, some beloved aspects remain untouched. Iconic dialogues and minigames from the original are back, ensuring nostalgia for seasoned players. Additionally, Oblivion Remastered includes all post-launch downloadable content that was offered for the original title.

Elder Scrolls Legacy

The original Oblivion launched to massive success, selling around 9.5 million copies, which was more than twice the sales of its predecessor, Morrowind. However, it was Skyrim, released in 2011, that reached peak success with over 60 million copies sold. Since the release of Skyrim, no new mainline Elder Scrolls game has emerged, with only Elder Scrolls Online and mobile versions being launched subsequently.