Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered PC Review

The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered is an action role-playing game co-developed by Virtuos and Bethesda Game Studios and published by Bethesda Softworks. It is a remaster of 2006's The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion and includes a full graphics overhaul using Unreal Engine 5 and various other improvements, from sprinting to redesigned menus. The original's expansion packs, Knights of the Nine and Shivering Isles, are part of Oblivion Remastered. The game was announced and released for Windows, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S on April 22, 2025
The game retains the open world structure and core gameplay mechanics of the original, including real-time combat, character leveling, skill-based progression, and questlines tied to multiple factions.The remaster includes a full graphical overhaul with modern rendering techniques, ray tracing, and updated textures and models. Non-playable character behavior has been revised using improved AI, and all animations have been updated. The user interface and control schemes have also been redesigned for compatibility with current-generation hardware. Audio enhancements include re-recorded ambient sounds, environmental effects, and limited redone voice work.
Knights of the Nine and Shivering Isles, which are paid expansion packs of the original game, are included in the Remastered edition