Just yesterday, Bethesda rocked the gaming world by announcing –and releasing– The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered on consoles and PC.
While most RPG fans might have been looking forward to it ever since it wasrumoredto be in development, there’s one high-profile game developer who’s not exactly a fan.
Original Oblivion Designer Doesn’t Like Title Of The New One
Justice is not served!
Blizzard Entertainment’s Former President Says Old Remasters Will Never Hold Up To Games Like Elden Ring
In a rather surprising move, former Blizzard Entertainment president Mike Ybarracommented on Xthat he’s “skeptical” of 20-year-old remasters. While he didn’t mention The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered per se, it’s plainly obvious he was referring to Bethesda’s RPG.
Ybarra said, “I’m skeptical about 20 year old remasters. What was once fantastic, now remastered, will never hold up against modern masterpieces like Elden Ring. The bar has simply moved from safe open world RPGs to what Elden Ring brought us all.” Ybarra added he’d “love to be proven wrong' though thinks he’s not.
Ybarra, who was also a former corporate vice president at Microsoft, added that gamers have seen so many remasters that “nostalgia is limited.” The exec though admits that he could be wrong, though he thinks the gaming community wants “fresh and new more than ever.”
Given The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remasteredskyrocketed to the top sellers list on Steamjust hours after being released proves Ybarra’s assumptions were quite erroneous. Mind, this isn’t even counting the sales on PS5, Xbox Series X|S or Game Pass numbers.
Bethesda Gave Free Copies Of Oblivion Remastered To These Modders Recreating Oblivion in Skyrim
Even after the release of the official remaster, Bethesda does not intend to shut down the fan project.
Ybarra’s statement kind of proves how out of touch suits are with what gamers actually want. It’s not a case of gamers not wanting to see remasters or re-releases, but more on whether these remasters are worth the price, or if they’re shameless cash-grabs.
Based on what gamers have been saying about Oblivion Remastered, it’s a worthy re-release, and some might even call it a full-fledged remake than just a remaster given how much Bethesda has upgraded to the game’s visuals, gameplay mechanics and more.
In other news about The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered, there’s anewfound exploit that lets players max out stats with ease.
There’s A Way To Play The Oblivion Remaster That Doesn’t Take Up Any Storage Space (With One Drawback)
The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered has an eye-watering install size, but there’s a way to play it without needing to free up room.
The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered
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The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion™ Remastered modernizes the 2006 Game of the Year with all new stunning visuals and refined gameplay. Explore the vast landscape of Cyrodiil like never before and stop the forces of Oblivion from overtaking the land in one of the greatest RPGs ever from the award-winning Bethesda Game Studios.Rediscover CyrodiilJourney through the rich world of Tamriel and battle across the planes of Oblivion where handcrafted details have been meticulously recreated to ensure each moment of exploration is awe-inspiring.Navigate Your Own StoryFrom the noble warrior to the sinister assassin, wizened sorcerer, or scrappy blacksmith, forge your path and play the way you want.Experience an Epic AdventureStep inside a universe bursting with captivating stories and encounter an unforgettable cast of characters. Master swordcraft and wield powerful magic as you fight to save Tamriel from the Daedric invasion.The Complete StoryExperience everything Oblivion has to offer with previously released story expansions Shivering Isles, Knights of the Nine, and additional downloadable content included in The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered.
