Summary
Fans ofThe Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remasteredhave come together to compare images from its original 2006 release to its modern-day counterpart.The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remasteredis 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 Remasteredappears to be an instant hitfor Bethesda, as it soared to the top of Steam’s global bestseller list just moments after release, unseating games likeCounter-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.
In a recent post on Reddit, NumerousWishbone1758 sharedimages fromThe Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remasteredalongside 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 ofClair 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 ofClair Obscur: Expedition 33compared its release alongsideThe Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remasteredto the Barbenheimer phenomenon of 2023.
Fans of the franchise may also be happy to learn that a prominent Microsoft leaker claimedThe Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remasteredwill be coming to the Nintendo Switch 2at 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 playThe Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remasteredon the upcoming portable console.
