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1Scan for outdated or missing drivers - takes under a minute2Repair Windows errors before they cause bigger problems3Fix the driver behind crashes, sound loss and screen glitchesThe Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered was announced and released on April 22, 2025—not months after a separate reveal. It first launched on Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5 and PC, with day-one Game Pass availability. Bethesda brought it to Nintendo Switch 2 on August 11, 2026. Bethesda calls it a remaster, not a remake.
When was Oblivion Remastered announced and released?
Bethesda revealed The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered on April 22, 2025, and made it available the same day. Bethesda’s extended-look article and Xbox Wire’s launch-day report both identify April 22 as the release date. There was no long gap between the announcement and the original launch.
| Date | What happened |
|---|---|
| April 22, 2025 | Bethesda revealed and released the remaster for Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5 and PC. Xbox Wire listed Steam, the Xbox App for Windows PC, cloud, and day-one Game Pass availability. |
| October 13, 2025 | Bethesda announced a limited-time Physical Deluxe Edition for Xbox Series X and PS5, available while supplies last. |
| June 30, 2026 | Bethesda announced that the game would come to Nintendo Switch 2 on August 11, 2026. |
| August 11, 2026 | The Switch 2 version became available. |
| September 17, 2026 | Bethesda’s Switch 2 page linked to a Patch 1.1 notice covering crash and gameplay fixes. That notice is specific to the Switch 2 version; it should not be taken as a patch announcement for other platforms. |
Platform availability, subscription catalogs, storefront listings and physical stock can vary by region and change over time. Bethesda directs buyers to local retailers for current physical-edition availability and pricing.
Is Oblivion Remastered a remake or a remaster?
Bethesda describes the game as a remaster. Developed in collaboration with Virtuos, it uses Unreal Engine 5 for its visual treatment while retaining the original game’s core and vision. Virtuos Executive Producer Alex Murphy put the project’s relationship to the original this way: “Oblivion is the heart and soul of the Remaster.”
What changed
Bethesda’s feature descriptions include rebuilt visuals, more detailed character models, improved lip syncing, atmospheric effects, and newly recorded dialogue. The remaster also revises gameplay and presentation: its leveling system draws inspiration from both Oblivion and Skyrim, while the interface, user experience, HUD, menus and map have been updated.
Xbox Wire also describes adjustments to encumbrance, non-combat perks and enemy scaling, along with accessibility features, additional autosaves, and revised first- and third-person cameras. Bethesda’s Switch 2 feature page additionally lists sprinting, recreated combat animations and effects, an upgraded third-person perspective, and race-specific dialogue. These are the publishers’ feature descriptions, not independent performance-test results.
Rank #2
- 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.
Which platforms can you play it on?
| Platform | Availability and details |
|---|---|
| Xbox Series X|S | Available from April 22, 2025. Xbox Wire listed day-one Game Pass availability and cloud access. |
| PlayStation 5 | Available from April 22, 2025. |
| PC | Available from April 22, 2025. Xbox Wire named Steam and the Xbox App for Windows PC. |
| Nintendo Switch 2 | Available from August 11, 2026. Bethesda lists handheld and docked modes, along with platform-specific controls and features. |
For Switch 2, Bethesda lists 900p at 30 FPS in handheld mode and 1080p at 30 FPS when docked. Listed features include touchscreen support, HD Rumble, gyro aiming, Joy-Con 2 mouse mode and motion controls, DLSS anti-aliasing, and GameChat. Bethesda says the port includes performance optimizations from the original release; the listed figures are Bethesda’s specifications, not independent testing.
Independent reader supportYour contribution helps us test, update, and keep practical guides available for everyone.What is included in each edition?
The base game and its expansion content are distinct from edition-specific bonus items. Bethesda’s platform pages describe these contents, but extras and physical packaging vary by platform and format.
Quick Recap
Rank #3
- 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.
| Edition or format | What Bethesda says it includes | Important qualification |
|---|---|---|
| Standard Edition on Switch 2 | Base game; Shivering Isles and Knights of the Nine; and the Fighter’s Stronghold, Spell Tomes, Vile Lair, Mehrune’s Razor, The Thieves Den, Wizard’s Tower, The Orrery and Horse Armor Pack add-ons. | These contents are listed on Bethesda’s Switch 2 page. |
| Digital Deluxe Edition on Switch 2 | Standard Edition content, plus digital Akatosh and Mehrunes Dagon armor, weapons and horse armor sets. | Bethesda’s Switch 2 page describes these digital extras. |
| Deluxe Edition at the original launch | Xbox Wire listed bonus quests, weapon sets, armor sets, horse armor sets, a digital artbook and the official soundtrack. | Those details are from Xbox Wire’s April 22, 2025 launch-day description; edition contents can differ by platform and release format. |
| Physical Deluxe Edition for Xbox Series X and PS5 | A disc granting access to the base game, plus a code for digital extras: unique armor, weapons and horse armor sets, a digital artbook and a soundtrack app. | An additional download is required. Bethesda described this as a limited-time release while supplies last; check local retailers for current stock and pricing. |
| Physical Deluxe Edition for Switch 2 | Bethesda describes a cartridge containing the full base game, expansions, additional DLC and digital extras. | Check the current regional retailer listing and package details; Bethesda presents Standard and digital Deluxe contents separately on its Switch 2 page. |
What should buyers check before choosing a version?
- Match the edition to your platform. The cited edition descriptions are not interchangeable: for example, Xbox Wire’s original-launch Deluxe contents and Bethesda’s Switch 2 Digital Deluxe contents are described differently.
- Check what is physical and what is digital. The Xbox Series X and PS5 Physical Deluxe Edition includes a base-game disc but still requires an additional download; its bonus items are delivered by code.
- Confirm local availability. Bethesda’s physical Xbox and PS5 release was described as limited and available while supplies lasted. Historical regional availability does not establish that copies remain in stock now.
- Verify subscription and storefront listings in your region. Game Pass was available on launch day, but catalogs, cloud access and store listings can change.
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