The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered

Gameplay changes

The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered introduces a number of changes related to gameplay.

Advancing to higher levels

First and foremost, the developers focused on the mechanics of leveling up and significantly simplified it. The system based on developing the main skills chosen at the beginning of the adventure has been preserved, but it no longer directly affects the increase of attributes. Instead, each time we level up, we receive a certain number of points that we can assign to strength, intelligence, willpower, dexterity, speed, endurance, personality, or luck.

Additionally, the interface was refreshed, making the character card easier to check. For example, progress bars have been introduced, which allow us to continuously track the development of skills while using them.

Sprint and improved TPP camera

In addition to this, our character can not only walk or run, but has also been equipped with the ability to sprint, which facilitates exploration.

In The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered, the third-person camera (TPP) has also been modernized. It does not show the protagonist in the center of the screen, but moves over their shoulder. Moreover, our character now moves independently of the direction the camera is facing.

Modernized interface

The user interface has also been adapted to modern standards. Its layout reminiscent of the UI from The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim and The Elder Scrolls Online. Improvements were made to switching between inventory, statistics, map and journal tabs. The mini-game related to using persuasion skills during dialogues was also modernized.

Improvements in graphics and sound design

Unlike the original that used the Creation Engine, The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered operates based on Unreal Engine 5 technology. This resulted in a thorough refreshment of the graphic design. Many elements have improved in quality - from textures and 3D models, through dynamic lighting, to weather effects.

Completely new animations were also added. Thanks to this, both walking, running, sneaking, jumping or swimming, as well as waving a weapon, blocking and shooting a bow (the latter has also been improved) look better. The new animations accompanying hitting opponents are also a significant change.

The developers made character faces better. They have become more realistic and better reflect the individual characteristics of each race. The finishing touch to all of this are the new voices of selected NPCs, as well as sounds accompanying combat and world exploration that were not present in the original.

Mods

Unlike the original, The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered does not offer official support for mods.

Expansions and DLC

The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered, in addition to the basic version of the game, includes two story expansions, namely Knights of the Nine and Shivering Isles, as well as all minor add-ons.

Plot and gameplay

The developers of The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered did not change the story plot or the core gameplay compared to the original. During the game, we enter a fantasy world, specifically - the capital province of the Tamriel Empire, namely Cyrodiil. After the death of the ruler at the hands of assassins, the land struggles with anarchy. To make matters worse, the gates to the titular Oblivion open, from which demonic forces pour out. Our task is to avert the crisis.

The game allows us to create our own character, in whose skin we explore the open world. In addition to the main quests, there are numerous side missions to complete, which we perform both for ordinary neutral characters and for a number of guilds. We engage in dynamic skirmishes with opponents (fighting in close combat, at a distance or using magic), we gather increasingly better equipment and advance to the next levels.