The updated version of the legendary role-playing game The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion with improved graphics and additional content has become one of the best-selling releases this year, securing a spot in the global top 3 charts.
G. Ostrov
The renowned role-playing game The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion, originally released in 2006 by Bethesda Game Studios, has received a long-awaited remaster that has instantly captured the hearts of both series veterans and newcomers alike.
The remastered version offers significantly improved graphics, including reworked high-resolution textures, modern lighting effects, and updated character models. These technical enhancements have allowed the classic game to shine in a new light while maintaining the original atmosphere of the province of Cyrodiil.
In addition to visual improvements, the edition includes all official expansions: Knights of the Nine, Shivering Isles, and smaller DLCs. The developers have also integrated a number of popular community-created modifications that have emerged over the years, making this remaster the most complete and polished edition of Oblivion to date.
Of particular note is the updated user interface, adapted to modern standards, and the improved combat system, which preserves the original mechanics but has become more responsive and fluid.
Game critics note that the remaster successfully balances between preserving the authenticity of the original and implementing modern technical solutions. The game's average rating on the Metacritic aggregator is an impressive 89 out of 100.
The success of the remaster is confirmed not only by positive reviews but also by commercial indicators. In its first week of sales, the game took third place in the global chart, surpassed only by two major new releases of the year. According to analysts, this demonstrates the enduring interest in classic RPGs and particularly in The Elder Scrolls universe.
The availability of the remaster on all major gaming platforms, including PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S, has also contributed to its commercial success and wide audience reach.
For fans of The Elder Scrolls series, the release of the Oblivion remaster has become a real celebration, especially in light of the ongoing wait for The Elder Scrolls VI, about which very little concrete information is still known.
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