The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion

The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion

Role-playing (RPG) • Adventure
2006

The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion is an upcoming Role-playing (RPG)/Adventure game releasing on PlayStation 3, PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox 360. Scheduled to launch on March 20, 2006.

Developed by Bethesda Game Studios and published by 2K Games, Bethesda Softworks, Ubisoft Entertainment.

Release Date: 03/21/2006

Released
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Story

After the mysterious and untimely death of the Emperor, desperate factions vie for control of Tamriel's throne. With the empire ready to crumble, the gates of Oblivion open and demons march upon the land, laying waste to everything in their path. To turn the tide of darkness the player must find the lost heir to the throne and unravel the sinister plot that threatens to destroy all of Tamriel.

Screenshots

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Game Information

Platforms

PlayStation 3PC (Microsoft Windows)Xbox 360

Genres

Role-playing (RPG)Adventure

Developer

  • Bethesda Game Studios

Publishers

  • 2K Games
  • Bethesda Softworks
  • Ubisoft Entertainment

Age Rating

ESRB: Unknown

Player Perspective

First personThird person

Part of

  • The Elder Scrolls franchise

Ratings & Reviews

81%
Critic Score
6 reviews
85%
User Score
1446 ratings

Features & Details

Themes & Elements

ActionFantasyHistoricalSandboxOpen world

Game Modes

Single player

Key Features

ghostsassassinhuntingexplorationorcsbloodywizardsmedieval

Game Engine

Built with Gamebryo

Release Information

Primary Release Date

March 20, 2006

✅ Already released

Platform Release Dates

PlayStation 3

September 27, 2007
Japan
April 27, 2007
Europe
March 20, 2007
North America
April 26, 2007
Australia

Xbox 360

March 23, 2006
Australia
July 26, 2007
Japan
March 31, 2006
Asia
March 24, 2006
Europe
March 20, 2006
North America

PC (Microsoft Windows)

March 20, 2006
North America
March 23, 2006
Australia
March 24, 2006
Europe

Release Notes

  • Release dates may vary by region and platform
  • Pre-orders may be available before the official release date
  • Digital releases typically go live at 00:00 local time
  • Physical releases may arrive a few days earlier or later depending on shipping

System Requirements

Estimated system requirements for The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion on PC

Minimum Requirements

os:Windows 10 64-bit
processor:Intel Core i7-8700K / AMD Ryzen 7 2700X
memory:16 GB RAM
graphics:NVIDIA RTX 2060 / AMD RX 6600 XT
directx:Version 12
storage:50 GB available space (SSD recommended)

Recommended Requirements

✨ Recommended
os:Windows 11 64-bit
processor:Intel Core i7-10700K / AMD Ryzen 7 3700X
memory:32 GB RAM
graphics:NVIDIA RTX 3080 / AMD RX 6800 XT
directx:Version 12
storage:100 GB available space (NVMe SSD recommended)

Important Notes

  • These are estimated requirements based on game analysis and industry standards
  • Official system requirements will be announced closer to release date
  • SSD storage highly recommended for reduced loading times
  • Requirements may vary for different graphics settings (Low, Medium, High, Ultra)
  • VR games may have additional requirements if VR support is included

💡Performance Tips

For the best experience with The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion, consider upgrading to an SSD, ensuring your graphics drivers are up to date, and closing unnecessary background applications before playing.

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