Just a few weeks after its 19th anniversary, game developer Bethesda announced that 2006’s Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion has not only been remastered, but it’s already available to purchase and play.
Oblivion takes place in the fictional province of Cyrodiil and the story focuses on the player’s character as they try to thwart the Mythic Dawn cult that plans to open portal gates to a demonic realm known as Oblivion.
The remaster will include new quests for unique items like armors, weapons and horse armor sets, story expansions and additional downloadable content, among other things.
Here’s how you can get your hands on the remastered Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion on Xbox, PC and PlayStation.
Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered?
Yes, Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion has received the remastered treatment just after celebrating its 19th anniversary. Game developer Bethesda released a promotional image for the game on X on April 21 and included an announcement for a livestream on YouTube and Twitch the following day. The game released shortly after the livestream began.
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Is Oblivion Remastered on Game Pass?
Yes, Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered will be available on Xbox Game Pass on its release date, April 22, 2025.
Oblivion remastered PC requirements
For those looking to play the remastered Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion, you’ll want to check your custom setups to ensure you have the proper hardware to play the game.
According to pcgamer.com, here are the minimum PC requirements for Oblivion:
- OS: Windows 10 64-bit.
- Processor: AMD Ryzen 5 2600X, Intel Core i7 6800K.
- Memory: 16GB RAM.
- Graphics: AMD Radeon RX 5700 or Nvidia GeForce 1070 Ti.
- DirectX: Version 12.
- Storage: 125 GB available space.
Oblivion remaster PS4
Unfortunately, those looking to play the Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion remaster on the PlayStation 4 are out of luck, as it’s only available on the PlayStation 5.
Is Elder Scrolls Oblivion remaster on PS5?
Yes, the Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion remaster is available to purchase on the PlayStation 5.
Oblivion Remastered Steam Deck
For those looking to take Oblivion on the go, Noah Kupetsky over at steamdeckhq.com has given official thoughts on whether the Deck can handle the remaster.
Kupetsky states that while the game “runs and looks great,” unfortunately, the open world is less than ideal. “We can lower settings more for better performance, but the visuals will be taking a big hit, and that’s not something I would recommend doing.”
As far as whether the Oblivion remaster is worth playing on the Steam Deck, Kupetsky writes that “if you’re willing to deal with the model pop-ins and slight stuttering in the open world, I would say it is. It’s not going to be the best experience, and the amazing visuals shown in the stream will not be as noticeable on the Deck, but it’s playable.”
Meredith G. White covers entertainment, art and culture for The Arizona Republic and azcentral.com. She writes the latest news about video games, television and best things to do in metro Phoenix.
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