Elder Scrolls: Oblivion

Set in Cyrodiil, The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion is an open-world action RPG that sees you attempt to stop the Mythic Dawn cult from opening a portal to the aforementioned Oblivion. Critically acclaimed, it was expanded upon in Knights of the Nine and Shivering Isles.

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The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion
RPG
Systems
PC-1 Playstation Logo Xbox-1
Released
March 20, 2006
ESRB
M for Mature: Blood and Gore, Language, Sexual Themes, Use of Alcohol, Violence
Developer(s)
Bethesda
Publisher(s)
Bethesda
Engine
havok, speedtree, gamebryo
Franchise
The Elder Scrolls

WHERE TO PLAY

SUBSCRIPTION
DIGITAL
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Platform(s)
PC, PS3, Xbox 360
ESRB
M for Mature: Blood and Gore, Language, Sexual Themes, Use of Alcohol, Violence

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