The prospect of the release ofElder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remasteredon Xbox Game Pass on day one is extremely enticing for the subscription service’s members, mainly because this would enable them to play the long-rumored and now-confirmed remake without having to pay an extra cost, as soon as it is released. After a series of rumors that have stretched over the past few months, developer Bethesda has finally confirmed and announced theremastered version ofElder Scrolls 4: Oblivion.The 2006 game is being enhanced in Unreal Engine 5 as a means of updating it for current-generation consoles.
This, however, is not a full remake. Even so, the new remastered version ofOblivionbrings forth several changes and improvements, such as a third-person mode, with HUD and menu optimizations.One of the most notable modifications in the remastered game is the series of changes applied to the leveling system, making it more akin toSkyrim, though not entirely discarding how it was inOblivion.It took 19 years forOblivion Remastered, but the wait may have been worth it, seeing the updated experience it may provide players with after nearly two decades of technological advancements.
Oblivion Remastered Is A Day-One Xbox Game Pass Release
Subscribers Will Have Access To Its Standard Edition
Bethesda not only announcedElder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered, but also formally confirmed that the game is a day-one Xbox Game Pass release title. Essentially, this means thatmembers of the Microsoft subscription service will be able to download and play the remastered title as early as players who purchased it individually, without having to pay any other fees other than what they already do. This is one of the main reasons behind theXbox Game Pass price increasethat occurred last year.
Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered Is Already Available
The Title Was Released As Soon As It Was Announced
Because of the game’s surprise release this Tuesday, April 22, the game is already available on all major platforms – including within the Xbox Game Pass catalog. As such,players can already access the game’s page on the subscription service’s menu via PC or their Xbox console and download it. The title can also be played via Xbox Game Pass’s Cloud Gaming system. BecauseThe Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remasteredis now, technically, a first-person title, it’s likely that it won’t leave the Game Pass catalog anytime soon.
Microsoft purchased ZeniMax Media back in 2021 and, subsequently, acquired Bethesda Softworks.
