The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion

20.03.2006
Critic 80/100
Users 85/100
The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion, the fourth game in the Elder Scrolls story, is set within the province of Cyrodiil, the heartland and Imperial capital of Tamriel. Emperor Uriel Septim VII is assassinated in flight from his own palace, but just before he dies he passes on to you the mystic Amulet of Kings. The adventure proper begins with the quest to find Uriel's lost and illegitimate son who is the only heir to the throne. In a world where the forces of darkness seek their ultimate dominion over the ranks of man and mer alike, you alone stand between the future of Tamriel and the gates of Oblivion.
After the mysterious and untimely death of the Emperor, desperate factions vie for control of Tamriel's throne. With the empire ready to crumble, the gates of Oblivion open and demons march upon the land, laying waste to everything in their path. To turn the tide of darkness the player must find the lost heir to the throne and unravel the sinister plot that threatens to destroy all of Tamriel.

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DLCs

17.04.2006

The Orrery is the second official add-on for The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion. It adds a new quest (Repairing the Orrery) and a location. In the quest, you have to retrieve four missing artifacts so that a mage could repair the Orrery which you can later visit to fortify an attribute in the expense of another.

15.10.2007

Fighter's Stronghold is the final official add-on for The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion. It adds a new quest where you have to rid Battlehorn Castle of marauders. After doing this, the castle becomes the player's property and has to be upgraded to finish the quest. The add-on also adds various new items and NPCs. The PC version was available for free during a limited time after release.

13.07.2006

The Vile Lair is the sixth official add-on for The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion. It adds a new quest where the player has to buy all upgrades to the Deepscorn Hollow hideout (also added by the DLC), after which it becomes the player's property. The add-on also adds some new items and a new merchant to the Wawnet Inn.

16.06.2006

Mehrunes' Razor is the fifth official add-on for The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion. It adds a fort called Sundercliff Watch to the game. Sundercliff Watch consists of nine larger areas (mostly dungeons) and various smaller ones. The add-on also adds a quest called Unearthing Mehrunes' Razor, where you have to retrieve a dagger underneath Sundercliff Watch, new items and characters.

22.05.2006

The Thieves' Den is the fourth official add-on for The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion. It adds a new location called Dunbarrow Cove and a quest to rid the cave of skeletons so that it would become the player's property. The add-on also features various new items and spells.

24.04.2006

The Wizard's Tower is the third official add-on for The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion. It adds a new tower called Frostcrag Spire, which the player can use as his house, a quest in which you have to buy "upgrades" to the tower and a new merchant called Aurelinwae.

Expansion packs

26.03.2007

In the Shivering Isles expansion, see a world created in Sheogorath's own image, one divided between Mania and Dementia and unlike anything you've experienced in Oblivion.

21.11.2006

The Knights of the Nine have long been disbanded. Reclaim their former glory as you traverse the far reaches of Cyrodill across an epic quest line. Vanquish the evil that has been released upon the land. New dungeons, characters, quests, and mysteries await.

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The Elder Scrolls (last 3 games)

10.09.2024

From Bethesda Game Studios, the award-winning developer behind The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim and Fallout Shelter, comes The Elder Scrolls: Castles—a new mobile game that puts you in control of your very own castle and dynasty. Oversee your subjects as the years come and go, families grow, and new rulers take the throne. Build Your Dynasty – Tell your story for generations—each day in real life covers the span of an entire year in The Elder Scrolls: Castles. Train your subjects, name heirs, and maintain order to help your kingdom flourish. Will you keep your subjects happy and ensure a long life for their ruler? Or will they grow discontent and plot assassination? Manage Your Castle – Customize your castle from the ground up, adding and expanding rooms, placing lavish decorations and inspirational monuments, and even assign subjects to workstations to ensure your castle has the resources to thrive for years to come! Rule Your Kingdom – Make key decisions that impact your legacy. Will you risk a limited supply of food to aid a neighboring kingdom? How should a heated spat between your subjects be settled? Your choices determine if your rule will inspire prosperity or lead your castle to peril. Complete Epic Quests – Create heroes, equip them with epic gear, and send them to battle against classic Elder Scrolls foes to collect valuable items and keep your kingdom growing.

05.06.2023

Traverse the Telvanni Peninsula in Morrowind and preserve secrets ascribed to the unfathomable realms of Apocrypha. Unlock the runic power of a brand-new class - the Arcanist - and fight to uphold reality itself.

13.03.2023

The Elder Scrolls Online: Scribes of Fate is a DLC for The Elder Scrolls Online. It is the 29th DLC released for the game and continues the year-long Shadow Over Morrowind adventure along with Update 37. Its release date is March 13th, 2023 for PC and Mac, and March 28th, 2023 for Xbox and PlayStation.

Part of franchise:
The Elder Scrolls (last 3 games)

22.04.2025

Explore Cyrodiil like never before with stunning new visuals and refined gameplay in The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered.

10.09.2024

From Bethesda Game Studios, the award-winning developer behind The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim and Fallout Shelter, comes The Elder Scrolls: Castles—a new mobile game that puts you in control of your very own castle and dynasty. Oversee your subjects as the years come and go, families grow, and new rulers take the throne. Build Your Dynasty – Tell your story for generations—each day in real life covers the span of an entire year in The Elder Scrolls: Castles. Train your subjects, name heirs, and maintain order to help your kingdom flourish. Will you keep your subjects happy and ensure a long life for their ruler? Or will they grow discontent and plot assassination? Manage Your Castle – Customize your castle from the ground up, adding and expanding rooms, placing lavish decorations and inspirational monuments, and even assign subjects to workstations to ensure your castle has the resources to thrive for years to come! Rule Your Kingdom – Make key decisions that impact your legacy. Will you risk a limited supply of food to aid a neighboring kingdom? How should a heated spat between your subjects be settled? Your choices determine if your rule will inspire prosperity or lead your castle to peril. Complete Epic Quests – Create heroes, equip them with epic gear, and send them to battle against classic Elder Scrolls foes to collect valuable items and keep your kingdom growing.

05.06.2023

Traverse the Telvanni Peninsula in Morrowind and preserve secrets ascribed to the unfathomable realms of Apocrypha. Unlock the runic power of a brand-new class - the Arcanist - and fight to uphold reality itself.

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