Oblivion Remastered: A Nostalgic Journey on Switch 2

Oblivion Remastered Hits Switch 2!

Picture this: you’re lounging on your couch, Switch 2 in hand, and the magical world of Oblivion is calling your name. Bethesda has whipped up a delightful surprise for us with its announcement that Oblivion Remastered is launching on August 11. And because who doesn’t love a dash of drama, the trailer features a live-action Adoring Fan doing his best celebrity walk—while cleverly avoiding much of the gameplay. Great way to market, right?

PC Version: Need More Love!

Now, wouldn’t it be just peachy if, after all the switches and tweaks to get it running on the Switch 2, the PC version got some much-needed TLC? It’s not like Oblivion Remastered hasn’t seen a patch or two before—those patches fixed the infamous wonky khajiit tails and the lore-breaking door of the Dark Brotherhood. But news flash: it still stutters like my grandma trying to game when you’re just exploring, and characters appear to have taken inappropriate eyeliner tips, sporting dark lines across their eyelids upon blinking. Talk about spooky!

And let’s not even get started on Brother Holger—this NPC seems to have pulled a total identity crisis, speaking like an entirely different character. Maybe they left it in for memes? Either way, after a solid 60 hours in a Bethesda RPG, you start noticing these charming little bugs more than your ex’s red flags.

The Switch 2 version is reportedly jazzing it up with features like motion controls and a touchscreen that would get even your non-gaming friends intrigued. Plus, it comes with the full game on the cartridge! I mean, considering how many games these days are deciding to go all digital and snatch your wallet, this is a lovely surprise.

If you’re pondering whether to play on PC, brace yourself: it’s still not the ideal experience on your Steam Deck right now. Honestly, you’d probably be better off diving headfirst into a modded version of the original for an enhanced dose of nostalgia. And who doesn’t want to relive some classic Bethesda chaos?