Oblivion Remastered's PS5 physical edition includes a disc with the base game and expansions, but requires an additional download to actually play, which must be done online even though the game can be played offline afterward.
Oblivion Remastered has received mixed reviews on Steam due to numerous bugs, crashes, and performance issues, especially after the 1.2 update, leading to disappointment among players.
Skyblivion's latest dev diary showcases significant expansions and reworks of the original Oblivion game, including new cities, dungeons, and cosmetic upgrades, positioning it as a more ambitious alternative to Bethesda's Oblivion Remastered, despite the latter's official release.
Virtuos, a game development company involved in projects like Oblivion Remastered, is planning to lay off approximately 270-300 staff across Asia and Europe due to industry structural shifts, with efforts to support affected employees. Despite the layoffs, Virtuos remains committed to ongoing projects such as Oblivion Remastered, Cyberpunk 2077, and Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater.
Virtuos, the studio behind Oblivion Remastered and other major titles, is reportedly laying off 7% of its staff (around 300 employees) across multiple regions due to financial strains from over-investment in Oblivion and a freeze on raises and bonuses, with protests and concerns about future capacity. The industry continues to face widespread layoffs, exemplified by recent cuts at Microsoft.
Virtuos, a game development studio known for Oblivion Remastered and supporting major titles like Cyberpunk 2077, is laying off around 300 employees, primarily in China and France, reflecting broader industry challenges despite its diverse portfolio.,
Virtuos, the studio behind Oblivion Remastered and other major game projects, is reportedly laying off about 300 employees, mainly in China, despite recent successes like the Oblivion remaster and ongoing work on Cyberpunk 2077 updates, highlighting ongoing industry layoffs despite profitable game releases.
The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered's latest patch 1.2 has fixed a lore-breaking change to the Dark Brotherhood sanctuary door, restoring its original red glow and the depiction of five children, resolving a long-standing inconsistency introduced at launch.
Bethesda surprises fans with a new game release in October, while The Elder Scrolls VI remains in development; meanwhile, The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered is set for a physical release on PS5 and Xbox Series X/S this October, offering enhanced gameplay and quality improvements.
The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered has released update 1.2, introducing customizable difficulty levels and fixing various bugs, with early access available through the Steam Beta.
Bethesda's Oblivion Remastered will soon receive Update 1.2, addressing unbalanced difficulty settings by adding a new 'Journeyman' option and allowing players to fine-tune combat damage, along with numerous bug fixes and performance enhancements. The update is currently available for Steam Beta players and will soon roll out to Xbox and other platforms.
Oblivion Remastered is releasing Patch 1.1 on June 11th to fix various bugs and crashes, but it does not address performance issues on PS5, which are expected to be tackled in a subsequent update.
Shirley Curry, known as Skyrim Grandma, has ended her streaming retirement at 89 to play the recently released Oblivion Remastered, sharing her gameplay and receiving supportive tips from fans. Despite her age, she remains a beloved figure in the Elder Scrolls community, with Bethesda having previously featured her as an NPC in The Elder Scrolls VI. Oblivion Remastered is a top-selling game of the year.
An Oblivion Remastered player was sentenced to over 55,000 years in in-game jail after stealing items worth over a million dollars in the game, highlighting the severe consequences of in-game crimes even without violence. The incident has sparked humorous reactions from the gaming community.
The fan-made mod Skyblivion, which aims to remake The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion in The Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim engine, is on track for a 2025 release, according to the TESRenewal modding group. The team is made up of over 50 volunteers and has been working on the project since 2012. The release goal is based on the current completion percentage of various parts of the project, including the recreation of the world map, terrain, interiors, 3D assets, quests, gameplay systems, and music. The team will not turn its attention to Oblivion's DLC until Skyblivion launches in 2025.