A full remaster of The Elder Scrolls IV, set in the medieval-fantasy province of Cyrodiil, where the draw is a character with no fixed lane: train as a warrior, a Dark Brotherhood assassin, a sorcerer, or a blacksmith and follow or abandon the main quest at will. Virtuos rebuilt the 2006 game in Unreal Engine 5 over its original systems, adding a sprint button, more reactive melee, and easier bow aiming, and folding in every expansion including Shivering Isles.
Critics received it warmly, crediting a visual overhaul that respects the source, and it took Best Remaster at the 2025 Golden Joystick Awards. Players have been harder on it. The recurring friction is technical: a base PS5 that struggles to hold a steady frame rate and stutters as new areas load, plus the original's preserved dialogue and pathfinding quirks. For fans who read that roughness as character, it stays a deep medieval RPG. Anyone expecting a clean modern remake will find the seams.
Single Player Only
Overall player feedback for The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered is largely negative, with most players expressing frustration over severe performance issues, bugs, and the developers' lack of support or updates since launch. While some players appreciate the nostalgia and graphical improvements, the frequent crashes and instability overshadow any positive aspects, leading many to recommend playing the original version instead.
Based on 103 reviews from playstation, steam
The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered Review
