I’ve literally had dreams💃 about what The Elder Scrolls 6 will look like, and after playing Skyrim for well over a decade now, I’m growing more concerned. The Elder Scrolls Online can only scratch the new content itch for so long, and💜 taking place in the second era of Tamriel’s history means that it’s so far detached from Skyrim and the future of the series that (arguably) nothing you do in-game matters. It’s a big roleplaying simulation with no impact on the next chapter.

I’m still reeling from the letdown of Gold Road and the wasted potential of a forgotten Daedric Prince. The handling of the narrative was fumbled at best, especially with how the Wood Elves were treated. I yearn for a 𝓰meaningful installment with depth and personalization that ESO just can’t deliver anymore. Maybe Bethesda’s future is truly in the past.

Oblivion Is The Best Starting Point For The Next Adventure

Before you start on how 🔯Morrowind is the best game ever and reshaped the face of gaming or something, let’s clear a few things up. I played Morrowind and wasn’t impressed. Maybe I’m too young to fully appreciate the spectacle it must have been in 2002, or maybe I still𝓀 hate the landscape thanks to Skyrim’s Dragonborn expansion. It’s bleak, sad, and not at all what I envision for a fantasy escape.

I was barely a toddler when Morrowind released, if that gives you any perspective on the slow progression of The Elder Scrolls se♌ries.

Leaving behind the second era present in The Elder Scrolls Online, both Morrowind and Oblivion hit the third era of Tamriel’s history. This is arguably one of the most tumultuous periods in the world’s lore, and possibly one of the most♋ recorded since not one but two mainstream installments take place here. Skyrim distanced itself by taking place in the fourth era, so it stands to reason that The Elder Scrolls 6 will move into the fifth era, given how much time has passed since the last game’s release. Right?

Even so, the rumors of Oblivion getting a remake later in April 2025 are a godsend to a dedicated Elder Scrolls fan. It’s new enough that it can fill the void of the Elder Scrolls 6, without being too repetitive or similar to Skyrim. I still open Oblivion every few mon𒉰ths just to revisit Cyrodiꦆil and the chaos within its borders because, despite being similar at the core, it is a very different experience from Skyrim.

The high fantasy vibes are the same, but the differences lie in the climate both games cultivate. For Skyrim, it’s a mostly Nord-dominated region deeply entrenched in a civil war over how to rule the land–in favor of the old (and bigoted) ways or to pave the way for progress all while weaponizing religion. In Oblivion, eac🅺h city comes together to fight against the portal-to-hell crisis–and ther🐟e’s much more diversity. There are also religious undertones, but rather than being in the middle of it all, you’re a glorified bodyguard for the last remaining Septim heir. You’re not the chosen one, you’re just responsible for him.

If game developers want to say that 168澳洲幸运5开奖网:remakes are a necessity these days, I’ll eagerly wait for a more updꦉated versi✃on of Oblivion.

Bethesda Needs To Revisit Their Roots

It’s been almost 20 years since Oblivion was released, so it’s time to give it a remake. The level of depth and complexity within the game were unmatched at the time, and refreshed controls (and hopefully graphics) would be a welcome addition to the 2025 triple-A lineup. It was no surprise that Oblivion swept the world by storm in 2006. Bethesda really needs a win after disappointing fans for so long with 168澳洲幸运5开奖网:buggy releases that are almost unplay😼able, and remaking an award-winning game with modern 𝓀controls could be just the ticket to the top of public opinion.

Plus, I want to know that the team working on The Elder Scrolls is actually familiar with both the political and geographical landscape within Tamriel and understands what made the series so impactful. I don’t want another Dragon Age: The Veilguard, where everything that made the franchise so magical was thrown out 🌌and made🍬 bland.

When I first got my hands on Oblivion, I was a terrified kid who cried when a Khajiit high🌠wayman mugged me, completely avoided the main quest because the dremora reminded me of my sleep demons, and acquired the Adoring Fan specifically so I’d have a warning system for nearby threats. Almost two decades later, I still get scared when an NPC approaches me and wants to talk.

I bought Starfield exclusively for the Adorin♓g Fan, and I regret nothing. I love him.

However, there was🐓 something magical about the time-sensitive quests, curious bugs, and expansive world within Oblivion. No matter how many time💯s I accidentally quit the game out of fear, I kept coming back.

Oblivion Or Skyblivion, I’m Sold

I don’t care how I get my hands on an Oblivion remake t🌺his year, but I’m going to get it. If Bethesda decides to do something right and completely remake (not remaster) Oblivion for modern consoles, I’ll buy it. Otherwise, I’m diving into the community project Skyblivion to relive that whimsical and frightening experience.

Oblivion had so many features that Skyrim didn’t, like the Arena, the Fighter’s Guild, the Ayleid artifacts, and ogres. The DLC featured fully fleshed-out realms like the Shivering Isles and detailed plots like th♔e Knight of Nine, where you truly felt like an adventurer. No wonder it was the game of the year two decades ago.

Regardless🥀 of when Oblivion releases, it’s my game of the year for 2025 for the unbridled joy it brings me to delve back into the world of Tamriel.