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The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion
RPG
Systems
PC-1 PlayStation-1 Xbox-1
Released
March 20, 2006
ESRB
M for Mature: Blood and Gore, Language, Sexual Themes, Use of Alcohol, Violence
Developer(s)
Bethesda
Publisher(s)
Bethesda
Engine
havok, speedtree, gamebryo

WHERE TO PLAY

SUBSCRIPTION
DIGITAL

The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Game of the Year Edition presents one of the best RPGs of all time like never before. Step inside the most richly detailed and vibrant game-world ever created. With a powerful combination of freeform gameplay and unprecedented graphics, you can unravel the main quest at your own pace or explore the vast world and find your own challenges. Also included in the Game of the Year edition are Knights of the Nine and the Shivering Isles expansion, adding new and unique quests and content to the already massive world of Oblivion. See why critics called Oblivion the Best Game of 2006.

Genre(s)
RPG

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A classic blooper from the original version of The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion makes it into the remastered version, and fans are happy about it.

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