Bethesda just shocked the gaming world by announcing thatThe Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remasteredwould be available today, and in two different editions. Seeing as the game requires a 115 GB download, I’m sure you want to know as soon as possible which edition you should buy. This means understanding what extra goodies are included in the Deluxe Edition, and whether you’ll need to buy this version to get them.
After thelong wait forThe Elder Scrolls 6, I figured that Bethesda’s new version ofOblivionwould be coming out relatively soon to help ease the wait. However, I did not expect it would be available the same day it was fully revealed. After seeing the price difference and what came in both versions,I opted to grabThe Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered’s Deluxe Edition. That said, there isn’t too much extra content in the Deluxe Edition, so the cheaper option isn’t a bad way to go.
The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered Deluxe Edition Price Difference And Purchase Options
The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered Deluxe Edition costs $59.99
The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remasteredcosts $49.99 for the Standard Edition, or $59.99 for the Deluxe Edition. Right off the bat, both games cost a bit less than I would have expected, which was a pleasant surprise. That made it a bit easier to go with the Deluxe Edition, but if you don’t want to commit to it right away, there is a third option. You can buy the Standard Edition for $49.99 and then decide later on to get the Deluxe Edition upgrade for just $9.99, so you can see if you like the game first.
Oblivion Remasteredis available on Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and PC, and you’re able to play the Standard Edition of the game for freewith a Game Pass subscription. If you’re playing through Game Pass and you want to get the extra content from the Deluxe Edition, you’ll just need to pay for the $9.99 Deluxe Edition Upgrade. For anyone who already played the original version ofOblivion, you may want to go with the upgrade, since there are some unique quests and gear added special to the remaster.
Oblivion Remastered Deluxe Edition Includes Two Expansions
Oblivion Remastered Includes The Shivering Isles and Knights of the Nine DLC
Both the Standard and the Deluxe Edition ofOblivion Remasteredincludes two DLC expansions from the original game:Shivering IslesandKnights of the Nine. These are both story DLCs which, combined (according to estimates fromHowLongToBeat), will add around 15 hours of content when focused just on the main story, and over 50 hours if you want to explore all the new content. Including this DLC in both editions ofOblivion Remasteredis a huge perk, and a decent argument against needing the Deluxe Edition.
Knights of the Nineis the shorter of the two DLC, and is focused on the titular faction trying to find artifacts known as the Crusader’s Relics. The Relics are the key to defeating a powerful sorcerer who had attacked the Knights prior to the start of the expansion.Shivering Islesallows you to journey to the Realm of Madness, an island divided into two sections: Mania and Dementia. The former is overly colorful and bright, while the other is darker and more intimidating. The island’s capital city is divided down the middle to represent these two contrasting halves.
Everything Else Included In Oblivion Remastered Deluxe Edition
Oblivion Remastered Has Some New Quests And In-Game Items
The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered’s Deluxe Edition also features two new quests unique to this editon of the game. These are focused on getting new sets of armor, weapons, and horse armor, themed after two of the game’s main deities: Akatosh and Mehrunes Dagon. As the leader of the Divines, Akatosh’s item sets represent order, while Mehrunes Dagon’s set represents cataclysm, and both are themed appropriately. Aside from these new quests, the Deluxe Edition also comes with a Digital Artbook and a Soundtrack App. While these are nice additions, they aren’t necessarily essential to enjoying yourOblivion Remasteredexperience.
Perhaps one of my favorite aspects ofThe Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion RemasteredDeluxe Edition is that it doesn’t include anything that feels nebulous in value. For instance, a lot of recent Deluxe Editions have charged extra for a few days of early access, something that doesn’t really have any tangible value after those few days are up. I’m happy to see Bethesda justreleasing the game on the same dayfor everyone, and making sure that they are only charging for actual add-ons. That said, I recommend playing the game first and seeing if you want the upgrade.
