This article contains spoilers for Oblivion Remastered
An Oblivion Remastered player accidentally barred themselves from completing the main quest by leaving Martin and Jauffre in the Bruma Mages Guild before its scripted destruction. What makes Oblivion Remastered such a beloved remake is that it follows the same philosophy behind Diablo 2: Resurrected. The original game runs underneath a graphical overhaul, effectively marrying the old charm with a new look.
While Virtuos made an effort to update some of the gameplay in Oblivion Remastered, it's a very accurate representation of the original experience from 2006. This effectively means that many old bugs and glitches are still present in the remake, even though most of them have been harmless or even charming. The same logic also applies to the numerous ways that a player can break a playthrough in Oblivion Remastered: if it worked in 2006, it will work in 2025.
Oblivion Remastered Player Saves the Emperor and Gets a Surprising Reaction
An Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered player manages to save the Emperor, but gets an unexpected reaction.
Different-Ticket2974 severed the threads of prophecy by leaving Martin and Jauffre in Bruma during the events of "Weynon Prior" while progressing through the Mages Guild. Namely, these essential characters in the main quest of Oblivion Remastered were left inside the Bruma Mages Guild, which gets destroyed after "A Plot Revealed" by necromancers. Different-Ticket2974 has made the decision to continue in their doomed world at their own peril, but also noted that they'd make a separate character to complete the main quest.
Oblivion Remastered Player Breaks Their Playthrough
The reason why this issue happens in Oblivion Remastered traces back to how the original treats the game world. Each interior or exterior segment is viewed as a separate cell. While these cells are usually interconnected, there are several interiors that get switched out as the game progresses. One such example is Bruma's Mages Guild. By leaving Martin and Jauffre in the old Mages Guild cell, they ended up disconnected from the rest of the game when the cell got switched out.
Though there are a few ways to fix this via console commands in Oblivion Remastered, the option is only available to PC players. Rather amusingly, a great stopping point for the main quest is after escorting Martin and Jauffre to Cloud Ruler Temple – a location that's a short walk away from Bruma. Therefore, Different-Ticket2974 could have avoided breaking their playthrough had they completed the final step of their escort. Ultimately, it's moments like this that make Oblivion into a timeless sandbox, as a new generation of players can now take a deep dive into a Bethesda classic.
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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
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.
Experience 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.
The Complete Story
Experience everything Oblivion has to offer with previously released story expansions Shivering Isles, Knights of the Nine, and additional downloadable content included in The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered.
- Engine
- Unreal Engine 5
- Franchise
- The Elder Scrolls
- Number of Players
- Single-player
- Steam Deck Compatibility
- Verified
- PC Release Date
- April 22, 2025
- Xbox Series X|S Release Date
- April 22, 2025
- PS5 Release Date
- April 22, 2025
- Genre(s)
- Action, RPG, Open-World, Adventure
- Platform(s)
- Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, PlayStation 5, PC
- OpenCritic Rating
- Strong
- X|S Optimized
- Yes
- File Size Xbox Series
- 123.2 GB
