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Bethesda Clarifies: No Remake Planned for The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion

Author：Kristen Update：Apr 28,2025

Bethesda Game Studios has clarified its stance on why Virtuos' newly released The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered is not considered a remake. In a detailed post on X/Twitter, the studio behind the iconic fantasy RPG series explained its decision to label the new release as a remaster rather than a remake.

"We never wanted to remake it – but remaster it – where the original game was there as you remember playing it, but seen through today’s technology," Bethesda stated. This explanation comes as fans are getting their first official look at Oblivion Remastered and are able to experience it firsthand. The game is now available, featuring significant visual enhancements and a few key gameplay adjustments, such as the ability to sprint and a new level-up system that blends elements from both the original Oblivion and The Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim.

Despite the extensive changes, including new designs for elements as small as sewer grates, many players feel that Oblivion Remastered resembles a remake more than a mere visual update. However, Bethesda insists that it started working on this project in 2021 with the intent to preserve the core essence of the original game.

“We looked at every part and carefully upgraded it,” Bethesda continued. “But most of all, we never wanted to change the core. It’s still a game from a previous era and should feel like one."

The studio expressed its gratitude to both new and returning players, emphasizing its hope that everyone who steps out of the Imperial sewer feels like they are experiencing the game for the first time.

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The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered is now available on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X and S, and can also be played through Xbox Game Pass Ultimate. For those diving into the remastered world, comprehensive guides are available, including an expansive Interactive Map, complete Walkthroughs for the Main Questline and every Guild Quest, tips on How to Build the Perfect Character, and a list of Things to Do First.