Oblivion Remastered Is Real and It’s Available Today

In this special solo episode, Frank shares his raw excitement about one of the biggest gaming announcements of the year — the surprise release of The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered. He reflects on what made the original game such a cornerstone of RPG history, breaks down what’s new in the remaster, and explains why this release hits a nostalgic high note for longtime fans. Plus, he previews the upcoming Geek Freaks interview with comic writer Kyle Higgins.

00:00 Introduction and personal gaming milestones
00:20 Initial reactions to the Oblivion Remastered trailer
00:35 Unreal Engine 5 and development by Virtuos
00:47 Platforms and Game Pass availability
01:03 Visual updates and combat improvements
01:16 Story overview and map comparison with Skyrim
01:33 Included DLCs and the return of iconic horse armor
01:48 Final thoughts on the remaster’s 20-year legacy
02:01 Where to play and Frank’s own installation update
02:16 Upcoming Geek Freaks episode featuring Kyle Higgins

• Oblivion Remastered is now available as a shadowdrop across Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, PC, and Game Pass.

• The remaster uses Unreal Engine 5 and was developed in partnership with Virtuos.

• Visuals, lighting, character rigging, and combat have been improved while keeping the original game’s core intact.

• Includes Shivering Isles, Knights of the Nine, and more beloved content.

• Deluxe Edition brings back iconic horse armor, a nostalgic wink to longtime fans.

• Oblivion's map is actually larger than Skyrim’s, a detail often forgotten.

“The first RPG that I really got lost in and introduced me to the genre is Oblivion.”
“They announced it, showed these beautiful visuals, and then they just released it.”
“It's been 20 years since Oblivion came out and I hope you guys get a chance to step into it.”

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