Well, it's official: The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion remaster is finally here. There's been rumors of an Oblivion remaster swirling for years now – some even thought it would shadow drop at the Xbox Developer Direct 2025 showcase in January. Now, our dreams have come true as it turns out that all those data-mined screenshots (and info mistakenly released by the Xbox support team) have come to fruition. The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion remastered is not only real, but it's already released.
That's fantastic news for any of you who missed out on the legendary 2006 RPG the first time around, particularly as The Elder Scrolls 6 is entirely MIA. This upcoming Bethesda game has a fresh coat of paint, sporting updated Unreal Engine 5 graphics, and a handful of new gameplay features – including revisions to core combat and exploration systems.
While Skyrim players have seen Bethesda release countless new editions for the 2010 follow-up to Oblivion, trust us, this will no doubt be a release still worthy of your attention while we wait for a new Elder Scrolls game. So, before our grand return to Cyrodiil, here's everything you need to know about The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered – from its trailer, gameplay, and more.
The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion remaster release date
The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered was released on April 22, 2025, along with all the past DLC and add-ons of the original title. That's right, the long-rumored game is finally out. This news came our way during Bethesda's reveal teaser that showed off gameplay footage and had devs chatting about the new title.
The game is now out on Xbox Series X, PC, and PS5, so head over to your preferred platform of choice now!
The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion remaster platforms
The Elder Scrolls Oblivion 4: Remastered edition is available on Xbox Series X, PS5, and PC as of April 22, 2025.
Given that The Elder Scrolls IP is now owned by Xbox, the Oblivion remaster is also available through the Game Pass Ultimate service for PC and Xbox. If you have Game Pass, you can download it right now!
The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion remaster editions and price
There are two editions for players to pick up when it comes to the Oblivion remaster. We have The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered standard edition which costs $49.99/£49.99. Then we have the The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered deluxe edition which costs $59.99/£59.99.
If you were wondering which version to get, both include the base game, the Shivering Isles and Knights of the Nine expansions, and additional add-ons. However, the deluxe edition also has "new quests for unique digital Akatosh and Mehrunes Dagon armors, weapons, and horse armor sets." This edition will also come with a digital artbook and soundtrack app.
If you got the standard edition but now want the deluxe edition don't worry. You can always buy the upgrade to the deluxe edition for only an additional $9.99/£9.99 instead of buying a brand new copy of the remaster.
The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion game engine
The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remaster is using Unreal Engine 5, according to Mp1st. Mp1st reported that a former Virtuos employee posted information on the game to their website, where numerous details were revealed.
The big, now confirmed statement was that Oblivion has been "fully remade" with Unreal Engine 5. This means that, along with updated graphics that don't make Khajitts look so potato-like, significant gameplay changes have been introduced as well.
The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered trailer
The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered gameplay changes
Oblivion images on Virtuos websitefrom r/oblivion
Oblivion is an open-world RPG set in the fictional province of Cyrodiil. Like Skyrim, there are plenty of open-ended quests for you to pick up from NPCs and explore. However, there is an overarching story that involves your character's efforts to stop the fanatical cult known as the Mythic Dawn, who are hell-bent on opening the gates to the demonic realm of Oblivion. So, if you've only played Skyrim and love those Daedric Prince quests, well then, you'll have a blast with the Oblivion remaster.
However, there are some differences in terms of Oblivion that every Skyrim player should be informed of before picking up this remaster. There are more skills and abilities to keep track of; armor and weapon conditions will degrade with use as you play the game, and you can create custom spells, unlike Skyrim. These are just a few of the differences between the two games; there are also combat changes, unlimited storage for chests, and different mechanics for alchemy and magic as well.
Level scaling in Oblivion is also significantly harder than in Skyrim, something that the remaster has addressed, according to Bethesda's reveal showcase. Other gameplay changes for the Oblivion remaster include tweaks to Stamina, Sneak, Blocking, Archery, Hit Reaction, and the heads-up display (HUD).
If you are curious about how to start a new Oblivion playthrough, you can head over to our guide breaking down the best Oblivion remastered classes to play as right now.
For more future titles, check out our guides to all the upcoming PS5 games and new Xbox Series X games to look forward to.
