Bethesda’s “tomorrow” teaser was posted on April 21, 2025, pointing to an 11 a.m. Eastern reveal the next day. On April 22, Bethesda revealed The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered and released it immediately. It is now available on Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, PC and Nintendo Switch 2.
What did Bethesda tease, and when was the reveal?
On April 21, 2025, Bethesda’s social accounts shared an image showing the Roman numeral “IV” and an armored mask, with the words “Tomorrow, 11:00 am EST.” The accompanying livestream, titled “All will be revealed….,” directed viewers to Bethesda’s YouTube and Twitch channels.
At the time, Game Informer reported that the teaser pointed toward an Oblivion announcement, but said the platform and release date were not yet known. Bethesda confirmed the game the following day. Game Informer’s April 21, 2025 report
What happened on April 22?
Bethesda revealed The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered on April 22, 2025, and made it available that day. The initial release was for Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5 and PC. Xbox Wire specified PC availability through Steam and the Xbox App for Windows PC; it also announced day-one Game Pass availability and Xbox Play Anywhere support. Bethesda’s launch announcement · Xbox Wire’s launch details
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- Live another life in another world, create and play any character you can imagine
- An all-new combat and magic system brings first person role-playing to a new level of intensity
- Groundbreaking AI system gives characters full 24/7 schedules
- New lands to explore in the Shivering Isles expansion
- Challenging new foes, hideous insects, Flesh Atronachs, skeletal Shambles, amphibeous Grummites and more
Which platforms is it on now?
Nintendo Switch 2 joined the platform list on August 11, 2026. Bethesda announced a physical Deluxe Edition for that release. Its cartridge contains the base game, while the edition also includes Shivering Isles, Knights of the Nine, additional DLC, and digital bonus armor and weapons. Bethesda’s announcement describes these contents; check the current retailer listing for the exact edition and regional packaging before buying. Bethesda’s Switch 2 announcement
Independent reader supportYour contribution helps us test, update, and keep practical guides available for everyone.Is Oblivion Remastered a remake or a remaster?
Bethesda describes it as a remaster made with Virtuos. The original Creation Engine game remains beneath the refreshed presentation and gameplay logic, while Unreal Engine 5 is used for the visual treatment. That means the project updates how the game looks and plays without presenting itself as a wholly new game built from scratch.
Visual and interface updates
Bethesda says environments and character models were remade, with improved lip sync, lighting and atmospheric effects. Xbox Wire also describes reworked menus and maps, accessibility updates and additional autosaves. These are publisher descriptions, not independent performance measurements. Bethesda’s extended look · Xbox Wire’s feature list
Gameplay refinements
The publisher lists sprinting, reworked movement, rebuilt combat animations and an updated third-person view. Xbox Wire additionally notes changes to progression and encumbrance, as well as improved enemy scaling. Virtuos Executive Producer Alex Mur-phy described the project this way: “Oblivion is the heart and soul of the Remaster.” Bethesda’s extended look
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- Includes Shivering Isles and Knights of the Nine expansions
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- The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered brings the game of the year 2006 up to date with all-new stunning graphics and enhanced gameplay.
- Explore the vast landscape of Cyrodiil like never before in one of the greatest RPGs of all time from award-winning Bethesda Game Studios, preventing the powers from the realm of forgetting from conquering the land.
- The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered - Physical Deluxe Edition includes the main game, unique digital Akatosh and Mehrunes Dagon armor, weapons and horse armor sets, Shivering Isles and Knights of the Nine story expansions, access to the digital artbook and soundtrack app, plus additional content to download. en: Fighter's Stronghold, Spell Tomes, Vile Lair, Mehrune's Razor, The Thieves Den, Wizard's Tower, Orrery and Horse Armor Pack.
- Travels through the magnificent world of Tamriel and struggles on the plains of the realm of oblivion. The hand-crafted details have been meticulously recreated so that your exploration becomes an unforgettable experience.
- Create your own way from the noble warrior to the sinister assassin to the wrinkled wizard or funny blacksmith and play in your way.
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