Bethesda has officially released The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered, available now on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series S/X. The surprise launch follows a string of leaks and online speculation, and includes support for Game Pass subscribers at no extra cost.
The remaster enhances the original 2006 classic with modern visuals and refined gameplay, while preserving the core experience fans remember. The project, developed by Bethesda Game Studios and Virtuos, began in 2021 and uses Unreal Engine 5 to deliver updated environments, detailed models, and realistic lighting.
“We never wanted to remake it – but remaster it – where the original game was there as you remember playing it, but seen through today’s technology,” Bethesda stated in its launch announcement. “Every piece of art, animation, special effects, and part of the world would be remastered.”
The Standard Edition includes the full game, plus the Shivering Isles and Knights of the Nine expansions and various downloadable content. A Deluxe Edition adds new quests, a digital artbook, and the soundtrack.
Gameplay improvements include redesigned combat animations, a newly added sprint function, improved UI, and revised character models. A revamped third-person mode now features a crosshair and smoother controls, bringing it closer in style to Bethesda’s recent titles like Starfield.
Bethesda also confirmed updated voiceovers with unique voices for each in-game race, while retaining the original cast where possible. The remastered levelling system and quality of life features aim to enhance the player experience without compromising the original’s charm.
The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered is priced at $49.99 for the Standard Edition and $59.99 for the Deluxe Edition on Steam.
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