Summary
- Fans of Oblivion Remastered point out disappointing changes to armor sets, hoping for fixes.
- Color changes to armor sets like Blackwood affect visual distinctiveness in the game.
- Despite flaws, Oblivion Remastered still considered a success, with mods available to fix issues.
The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered players are pointing out a problem with some of the armor sets in the game, which have lost their individuality and unique colorings. Oblivion Remastered players who enjoyed the original have pointed out some shortcomings in the new takes on classic armor from the game, and they're hoping that the issue might be fixed by Bethesda.
Oblivion Remastered has largely been heralded as a major success, as it's recreated the original title with a fresh coat of polish. However, everything isn't the same in Oblivion Remastered, and while fans like some of the changes, this one has largely been seen as a disappointment.
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Reddit user Top_Debt_4280 shared their complaint regarding armor sets with the Oblivion community, highlighting that the Steel and Blackwood sets have changed from how they were in Oblivion. In the original release of Oblivion, there's a distinct color difference between the Steel and Blackwood sets, with the Blackwood set having a darker color overall, and a shift in reflectivity. However, in Oblivion Remastered, the two sets are completely identical visually.
Oblivion Remastered Fans Lament Changes
Numerous users have commented on the post, complaining about other sets of armor that have lost their dark coloring, as well. Fans have pointed to additional pieces, like the Dark Brotherhood Shrouded Armor and the Black Finery, which have also seen color shifts that make them look more brown than black. Other players complained about similar issues with some variant weapons now looking identical to others. It's not clear if this was an intentional choice on Bethesda's part, or if it was due to a lack of time, an oversight, or even an engine issue, with some players pointing out that black hair seemed to be glitchy for them, either looking off-color or disappearing entirely at times. Top_Debt_4280 themselves voiced hope that the set is a placeholder that will be fixed in time.
While gamers are disappointed by some of the small changes made to the Oblivion remaster, the game has largely been a success, selling millions of copies within its first days on sale. Fans have also pointed out that there are already mods fixing some of these aesthetic issues, so for gamers who have access to modding, that might be an option to look into. While Oblivion Remastered may not be perfect, it's a far cry from some of the biggest troubled remaster launches, like those of Warcraft 3: Reforged or Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy Definitive Edition, which were both heavily criticized on arrival.
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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
