The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion, the 2006 fantasy RPG that defined the open-world adventure for a generation, has received a remastered edition now available on Nintendo Switch 2. The port marks a notable technical achievement, fitting the expansive game onto a single cartridge while maintaining a playable handheld experience that developers have optimized to run comparably to other portable systems like the Steam Deck.
The remaster's Switch 2 launch has driven preorders for a physical Deluxe Edition ahead of its August 11 release, with coverage examining how Bethesda managed the technical feat on Nintendo's handheld hardware. Recent attention has also centered on Todd Howard's rare Reddit engagement, where the studio chief emphasized the company's attentiveness to fan feedback - a statement that promptly sparked requests for patches to the remaster, suggesting some players identified areas for improvement.
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The Nintendo Switch 2 may offer a huge power bump compared to the original console, but compared to the PS5 and Xbox Series X, it's still lacking in performance. That said, development wizardry can still get some demanding games running on the Nintendo Switch 2 with great perform…
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Ahead of our full comparison, we have some thoughts about The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered on Switch 2 handheld and how it feels compared to Steam Deck and ROG Ally.
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And it's on the card!
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Bethesda chief Todd Howard has issued a rare post on Reddit, telling gamers that the developer is "constantly listening” to fans on the website. And so, unsurprisingly, fans have responded with requests.
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Preorders are live for The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered Physical Deluxe Edition on Nintendo Switch 2, which comes with the full base game on a cartridge. Here's where you can still grab a copy ahead of its August 11 release date.
