The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivionremakeis finally getting its full reveal after years of rumors, bringing back one of Bethesda’s most iconic fantasy RPGs. Even ifOblivionhasn’t aged the best over the past 19 years, that doesn’t mean its core mechanics and fantastic question design don’t hold up today. On top of bringing the classic experience into the modern day with revamped visuals, the renewed interest inThe Elder Scrollscould have additional benefits as well.
With how widely believedOblivionstill is to this day,the most surprising aspect of theOblivion Remakerevealis simply how long it took to come about. TheOblivion Remakewas originally rumored to be released in 2022, and while it’s more than a little late to the party all these years later, I’m still just as excited as ever. While it remains to be seen how well the latest remaster will fare, its benefits could be wide-reaching enough to affect fans of theElder Scrollsfranchise as a whole.
Oblivion Remake Is Good Business For Bethesda
An Easy Win For The Monolithic Game Studio
While it might be hard to capture the original spirit withOblivionas a remake compared to the original game, it’s hard to picture this version ofOblivionnot being a massive success for Bethesda. Even the less-than-well-receivedGrand Theft Auto Remastered Trilogywas still a massive success for Rockstar, being speculated to have sold over 10 million copies according toVideo Game Chronicle.Hopefully theOblivion Remasterededition will avoid the failures ofGTA’s outsourced trilogy, but the leaked photos give me plenty of hope for its success.
It’s hard to picture theOblivionremake not being a massive success for Bethesda.
The strangest part about theOblivionremake’s release is the marketing choices backing the game, with Bethesda seemingly capitalizing onthe mystery behindOblivion’s releasemore than anything else. While it was an odd choice to leave the major marketing up to their community, it seemed thatElder Scrollsfans failed to disappoint as the news quickly spread like wildfire. I have little doubt thatOblivionremake will be another smashing success for Bethesda, but the project is just as good for fans as it is the studio itself.
A New Generation Of Elder Scrolls Fans Can Play Oblivion Remake Now
A Much-Needed Remaster To Take Advantage Of A Wider Audience
The gaming community as a whole has grown significantly over the years, with countless more players interested in the hobby who have never had a chance to play the originalOblivionsince 2007. WhileOblivionisn’t exactly the hardest game to get a hold of digitally,its age offers a significant hurdle for most new players.This problem is made especially apparent by players that jumped intoOblivionafter playingThe Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim, which benefits from having much better quality of life improvements and a more modernized visual experience, especially after its almost comedic number of re-releases.
EvenElder Scrollsfans that have beaten the originalOblivioncan still benefit from the remastered experience, as it’s been more than long enough to warrant a second, or even third, playthrough of the beloved fantasy RPG. While the more recentSkyrimmight be a better overall experience,Oblivionoffers more quality over quantity with its quests. Many ofOblivion’s quest lines were a lot longer thanSkyrim, with a surprising amount of depth to its characters for such an old game, taken to even greater heights through its highly rated DLC.
It’s been more than long enough to warrant a second, or even third, playthrough of the beloved fantasy RPG.
There’s no doubt thatOblivionhas some of the best guest designs in the series, but it’s hard to get past how considerably the game has aged over the years. Thankfully,the new remaster is the perfect chance for a second life for one of the best games inThe Elder Scrollsfranchise, while also giving Bethesda the opportunity to create a moreconsistent gameplay and lore experiencebetweenSkyrimand its predecessor.
Oblivion Remake Can Help With The Wait For Elder Scrolls 6
An Excellent Way To Pass The Time Between Releases
The decision to push for anOblivion Remakenot only offers a new way to play the classic game, but gives the series an additional boost in popularity before the next major release. With how many years it’s been since Skyrim originally came out, theElder Scrollsseries has grown significantly stagnant over the years. Compared to the roughly four-year average wait between releases,The Elder Scrollsfranchise hasn’t seen a new game aside fromSkyrimin over a decade,making the news of anOblivion Remastera welcome breath of fresh air.
Even if Bethesda is unlikely to be short on resources following the commercial success ofStarfield,it could be a long time before the next entry in theElder Scrollsfranchise is ready for a gameplay reveal. Given how long I’ve been waiting for a new entry, I’m incredibly excited to another adventure throughOblivionwith its remastered version. Aside from easing the painfully long wait beforeThe Elder Scrolls 6eventually releases, the success ofThe Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivionremakecould have plenty of positive effects on the upcoming games' development, helping it to reach its full potential for the series.
