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Bethesda Teased The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered on April 21, 2025

Bethesda's April 21, 2025 teaser led to an Oblivion Remastered reveal and surprise release the next day. The game is now also available on Nintendo Switch 2.
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Bethesda teased an The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion announcement on April 21, 2025, pointing to a reveal at 11 a.m. Eastern the next day. On April 22, Bethesda revealed Oblivion Remastered and released it immediately. The game has since also arrived on Nintendo Switch 2, on August 11, 2026.

When was the Oblivion remaster reveal?

The teaser appeared on April 21, 2025. Bethesda’s social accounts posted an image showing the Roman numeral “IV” and an armored mask, with the words “Tomorrow, 11:00 am EST,” and promoted a livestream titled “All will be revealed….” Game Informer’s report at the time said the teaser suggested an Oblivion announcement, while its platform and release date were still unknown. Game Informer, April 21, 2025.

The promised reveal followed at 11 a.m. Eastern on April 22, 2025: Bethesda announced The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered and made it available that day. Bethesda’s launch announcement and Xbox Wire’s April 22, 2025 report confirm the release.

Is Oblivion Remastered out, and what platforms is it on?

Yes. Its April 22, 2025 launch covered Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and PC. Xbox Wire specified PC distribution through Steam and the Xbox App for Windows PC, and said the game was available on day one through Game Pass and supported Xbox Play Anywhere.

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#1 Best Overall
The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered - Deluxe Edition | Xbox Series X|S & Windows Digital
  • The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered modernizes the 2006 Game of the Year with all new stunning visuals and refined gameplay.
  • Explore the vast landscape of Cyrodiil like never before and stop the forces of Oblivion from overtaking the land in one of the greatest RPGs ever from the award-winning Bethesda Game Studios.
  • Rediscover Cyrodiil Journey through the rich world of Tamriel and battle across the planes of Oblivion where handcrafted details have been meticulously recreated to ensure each moment of exploration is awe-inspiring.
  • Navigate Your Own Story. From the noble warrior to the sinister assassin, wizened sorcerer, or scrappy blacksmith, forge your path and play the way you want.
  • An Epic Adventure. Step inside a universe bursting with captivating stories and encounter an unforgettable cast of characters. Master swordcraft and wield powerful magic as you fight to save Tamriel from the Daedric invasion.

Nintendo Switch 2 joined the platform list on August 11, 2026. Bethesda announced that launch on June 30, 2026, alongside details of a physical Deluxe Edition. Bethesda’s Switch 2 launch announcement has the edition details; check the current retailer listing for availability and region-specific packaging.

Is Oblivion Remastered a remake or a remaster?

Bethesda describes it as a remaster made with Virtuos. The original Creation Engine game remains underneath, while Unreal Engine 5 powers the visual treatment. In practical terms, the project updates the presentation and changes parts of the play experience without replacing the underlying game with a wholly new one. These are Bethesda’s descriptions, not independent performance testing.

Rank #2
The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered | Standard | Xbox Series X|S & Windows Digital
  • The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered modernizes the 2006 Game of the Year with all new stunning visuals and refined gameplay.
  • Explore the vast landscape of Cyrodiil like never before and stop the forces of Oblivion from overtaking the land in one of the greatest RPGs ever from the award-winning Bethesda Game Studios.
  • Rediscover Cyrodiil Journey through the rich world of Tamriel and battle across the planes of Oblivion where handcrafted details have been meticulously recreated to ensure each moment of exploration is awe-inspiring.
  • Navigate Your Own Story. From the noble warrior to the sinister assassin, wizened sorcerer, or scrappy blacksmith, forge your path and play the way you want.
  • An Epic Adventure. Step inside a universe bursting with captivating stories and encounter an unforgettable cast of characters. Master swordcraft and wield powerful magic as you fight to save Tamriel from the Daedric invasion.

Visual and presentation updates

Bethesda says environments and character models were remade, lip sync was improved, and lighting and atmospheric effects were updated. The third-person view was also updated. Bethesda’s extended look explains the studio’s approach.

Gameplay and interface changes

The publisher lists sprinting, reworked movement, rebuilt combat animations, redesigned menus and map, progression and encumbrance changes, improved enemy scaling, accessibility updates, and additional autosaves. The additions change how the game feels to navigate and play, while preserving its underlying identity.

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Rank #3
The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered PS5 Deluxe Edition
  • The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered brings the game of the year 2006 up to date with all-new stunning graphics and enhanced gameplay.
  • Explore the vast landscape of Cyrodiil like never before in one of the greatest RPGs of all time from award-winning Bethesda Game Studios, preventing the powers from the realm of forgetting from conquering the land.
  • The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered - Physical Deluxe Edition includes the main game, unique digital Akatosh and Mehrunes Dagon armor, weapons and horse armor sets, Shivering Isles and Knights of the Nine story expansions, access to the digital artbook and soundtrack app, plus additional content to download. en: Fighter's Stronghold, Spell Tomes, Vile Lair, Mehrune's Razor, The Thieves Den, Wizard's Tower, Orrery and Horse Armor Pack.
  • Travels through the magnificent world of Tamriel and struggles on the plains of the realm of oblivion. The hand-crafted details have been meticulously recreated so that your exploration becomes an unforgettable experience.
  • Create your own way from the noble warrior to the sinister assassin to the wrinkled wizard or funny blacksmith and play in your way.
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What is included in the Switch 2 physical Deluxe Edition?

Bethesda said the physical Deluxe Edition includes a cartridge containing the base game, plus Shivering Isles, Knights of the Nine, additional DLC, and digital bonus armor and weapons. Because the included content varies by edition, confirm the precise package on the retailer’s listing for your region before buying.

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The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion™ Remastered: Physical Deluxe Edition – PlayStation®5 | Required Content Download
  • The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered modernizes the 2006 Game of the Year with all new stunning visuals and refined gameplay. Required Content Download
  • Explore the vast landscape of Cyrodiil like never before and stop the forces of Oblivion from overtaking the land in one of the greatest RPGs ever from the award-winning Bethesda Game Studios.
  • The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered Physical Deluxe Edition includes the base game, unique digital Akatosh and Mehrunes Dagon Armors, Weapons, and Horse Armor Sets, Shivering Isles and Knights of the Nine story expansions, access to the Digital Artbook and Soundtrack App, and additional downloadable content: Fighter’s Stronghold, Spell Tomes, Vile Lair, Mehrune’s Razor, The Thieves Den, Wizard’s Tower, The Orrery, and Horse Armor Pack.
  • Journey through the rich world of Tamriel and battle across the planes of Oblivion where handcrafted details have been meticulously recreated to ensure each moment of exploration is awe inspiring.
  • From the noble warrior to the sinister assassin, wizened sorcerer, or scrappy blacksmith, forge your path and play the way you want.

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