Summary
- The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered topped Steam's bestseller list upon release and reached 128,000 concurrent players.
- Fans shared comparison images from the remaster alongside those of the original, showcasing the stunning visual overhaul.
- A recent leak suggests The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered may come to Nintendo Switch 2 in the future.
Fans of The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered have come together to compare images from its original 2006 release to its modern-day counterpart. The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered is currently available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC. The game also launched as a day one release on Xbox Game Pass.
The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered appears to be an instant hit for Bethesda, as it soared to the top of Steam's global bestseller list just moments after release, unseating games like Counter-Strike 2. Despite Bethesda shadow dropping the remaster without any real notice, it gained over 128,000 concurrent players just hours of its release on April 22. The title has received a complete overhaul to both its gameplay mechanics and visuals, which has excited franchise veterans and newcomers alike.
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In a recent post on Reddit, NumerousWishbone1758 shared images from The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered alongside pictures from the original 2006 release. Instead of simply posting random images side by side, they went through the trouble of taking screenshots in the exact same location, showcasing just how stunning the remaster has proven to be. Many fans were taken aback by the improvements, with some people stating that it appeared more like a full remake than a remaster. While everything has been retouched, a lot of people noted the improvement to the lighting within the game, as it completely changes the ambiance of the setting.
The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered Features Improved Visuals
Bethesda Shadow dropped the massive RPG remaster just before the release of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, which is also available as a day one launch title for Xbox Game Pass. The upcoming turn-based RPG is currently sitting at a score of 92 on OpenCritic, making it the highest-rated game of 2025 so far. With both games releasing within days of one another, and on Xbox Game Pass nonetheless, the publisher of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 compared its release alongside The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered to the Barbenheimer phenomenon of 2023.
Fans of the franchise may also be happy to learn that a prominent Microsoft leaker claimed The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered will be coming to the Nintendo Switch 2 at some point in the future. The leaker was unable to provide any kind of timeline for the release, but fans already know that the Nintendo Switch 2 is set to make its debut on June 5. Pre-orders for the highly anticipated console are scheduled to go live at midnight on April 24 for select retailers in North America. Despite having very little information, many gamers seem eager to play The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered on the upcoming portable console.
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OpenCritic Reviews
- Top Critic Avg: 82 /100 Critics Rec: 87%
- Released
- April 22, 2025
- ESRB
- Mature 17+ // Blood and Gore, Sexual Themes, Violence
- Publisher(s)
- Bethesda
WHERE TO PLAY
- Engine
- Unreal Engine 5
- Genre(s)
- Action, RPG, Open-World, Adventure
