Elder Scrolls Oblivion Remaster VS. Original Graphics Comparison

Let’s explore how The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered (released in 2025 for Xbox Game Pass, Xbox Series X|S, Windows PC, Steam, and PS5) stacks up against the original 2006 Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion played on Xbox 360 using the Xbox Series X/S Backwards Compatibility. For this gameplay comparison, we’ll delve into the opening tutorial in the Imperial City Sewers, a battle at the renowned gladiatorial Arena, and the Siege of Kvatch, complete with the beloved glowing Oblivion gate.

In essence, we’re going to analyze the differences between the remastered version and the original game by examining key scenes such as the tutorial in the Imperial City Sewers, a fight at the famous gladiatorial Arena, and the Siege of Kvatch, which includes the popular glowing Oblivion gate.

As a gaming enthusiast, I can’t help but wonder: Does the incorporation of fresh visuals, showcasing Lumen Hardware alternatives, DLSS, FSR 3, NVIDIA Reflex, and Unreal Engine 5 make a noticeable impact? Let’s dive into this 4K 60FPS graphics gameplay comparison to see for ourselves!

This gameplay was recorded with an NVIDIA RTX 5090, at the Ultra Quality Level graphics settings.