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Fans ofThe Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remasteredhave pointed out that, when looking through an Oblivion Gate, the world on the other side is fully rendered.The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remasteredis available now on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC. Fans may also be happy to know that the game is on Xbox Game Pass as a day one title.
The developers put a lot of work intoimprovingThe Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered. The first thing players might notice is the upgraded visuals, but this is more than a simple glow-up. The leveling system has been modernized, taking inspiration from the original game andThe Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim. The developers also went back and added new voice acting and effects to the game, giving each race their own unique sound. Combat has also been improved, which includes modernizing the title’s stealth mechanics. A large portion of the community has been taking in every detail as they rediscover this modern version of Cyrodiil.
In a recent post on Reddit, sivikee posted an image of one of the title’s infamous Oblivion Gates, showing off the fact that the other side of the portal is fully rendered. One person commented that they don’t even want to close the Oblivion Gates, as they would prefer to build a home near one just to look at it. Many gamers have been eagerly comparing the remaster to its original 2006 counterpart, evensharing images fromThe Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remasterednext to screenshots from the original release. The comparisons have ignited the community, with many people saying the visuals look more like a remake than a remaster.
Oblivion Gates Show a Fully Rendered World in the Elder Scrolls 4 Remaster
Unfortunately, despite their beauty, players will be tasked withclosing Oblivion Gates inThe Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered. In order to do this, gamers will first need to find them by paying attention to their map and the sky, as it will turn red and crackle with energy when a gate is nearby. After that, the hero will need to face off against numerous foes in order to interact with the gate. Once the player has gone through, they will need to ascend a nearby stone tower and claim a Sigil Stone for themselves, which will also allow them to destroy the Oblivion Gate. Once it’s gone, the player will teleport back to the Cyrodiil safe and sound.
While unconfirmed, it has been rumored thatThe Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remasteredcould be coming to the Nintendo Switch 2after it launches on June 5. The news came from a prominent Microsoft leaker, but it’s always best to take such information with a grain of salt until there’s an official announcement. With a whole open world to rediscover and hours of enjoyment ahead, many people are feeling good about returning to Cyrodiil.