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Ex-Blizzard Boss Mocks Oblivion Remastered

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Summary

  • The former Blizzard president, Mike Ybarra, is skeptical of remasters, citing a higher bar set by modern masterpieces like Elden Ring.
  • Oblivion Remastered peaked at 182,298 players on Steam, offering a mix of classic elements and modern updates.
  • The remaster features better graphics, improved voice acting, and an overhauled leveling system.

Mike Ybarra, who was once the president of Blizzard Entertainment, recently expressed reservations regarding the upcoming remaster of “The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered 2.0”. He hinted at his skepticism towards re-releases of games that are over two decades old. Despite the success of this remaster, opinions about it seem to be divided, and it appears Ybarra is among those who might not find it appealing enough to play.

Back in 2006, I was completely captivated by the original “Oblivion” – an open-world RPG that left a lasting impact on the gaming world for years to come. For months, whispers about a remake powered by Unreal Engine 5 had been swirling around, and this week, Bethesda officially announced and sneakily released “Oblivion Remastered” right under our noses!

Currently, Mike Ybarra, former head of Blizzard, has shared his thoughts on the release of a remastered version of a popular game. Although he didn’t explicitly mention “Oblivion Remastered”, he expressed skepticism towards remasters of 20-year-old games. His argument is that what was once considered fantastic no longer stands up against current masterpieces like “Elden Ring”. Ybarra believes the quality bar for open world RPGs, which was previously set by safe and conventional games, has now been raised to accommodate more intricate gaming experiences.

Former President of Blizzard Mike Ybarra Is Skeptical About Oblivion Remastered

Ybarra’s take on Oblivion Remastered has stirred up some debate, and it doesn’t quite align with the popularity the remaster has garnered since its launch. Interestingly, on its debut day, Steam recorded a staggering 182,298 players for The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered, which is by no means insignificant. This is particularly noteworthy given that the game was released mid-week and is also accessible through the Xbox Game Pass subscription service.

It appears that the general consensus on the Oblivion Remaster is that it manages to keep its timeless qualities while giving them a fresh update. The Oblivion Remastered includes improvements like a revamped leveling system, enhanced graphics, and more voice acting, but the quests remain largely unchanged and the game maintains the original charm of the experience. Just as in the original open-world RPG, players can still create unsightly characters, with gamers already crafting fearsome monsters for their main characters in Oblivion Remastered.

Currently, “The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered” can be played on PC, Xbox Series X/S, and PlayStation 5. There’s talk that the remaster might also come out for Nintendo Switch 2 once it’s launched. However, it’s important to note that the release date is still unclear, and these rumors should be treated as speculation until officially confirmed by the developers.

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2025-04-23 17:16

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