The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion
by Bethesda Game Studios · published by 2K Games
Released March 20, 2006 on PC, PlayStation 3, and Xbox 360.
About The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion
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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PC system requirements
Official specs from Steam
Minimum
| OS * | Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows XP 64-Bit |
|---|---|
| Processor | 2 Ghz Intel Pentium 4 or equivalent |
| Memory | 512 MB |
| Graphics | 128 MB Direct3D compatible video card and DirectX 9.0 compatible driver |
| DirectX® | DirectX 9.0c |
| Hard Drive | 4.6 GB |
The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion FAQ
When did The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion come out?
The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion was released on March 20, 2006 for PC, PlayStation 3, and Xbox 360.
Is The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion on PlayStation 5?
No. The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion has not been announced for PlayStation 5. It is available on PC, PlayStation 3, and Xbox 360.
Is The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion on Xbox Series X|S?
No. The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion has not been announced for Xbox Series X|S. It is available on PC, PlayStation 3, and Xbox 360.
Is The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion on Nintendo Switch 2?
No. The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion has not been announced for Nintendo Switch 2. It is available on PC, PlayStation 3, and Xbox 360.
Who is making The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion?
The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion is developed by Bethesda Game Studios and published by 2K Games, Bethesda Softworks, and Ubisoft Entertainment.
Is The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion multiplayer?
No. The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion is single player only.
How much does The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion cost?
The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion costs $14.99 on Steam. Prices checked October 9, 2026.
Is The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion good?
Steam players rate it "Very Positive" — 95% of 53,142 reviews are positive. Critics average 81/100.
What are the minimum PC requirements for The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion?
The minimum GPU is 128 MB Direct3D compatible video card and DirectX 9.0 compatible driver. See the full minimum and recommended specs on our The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion system requirements page.
The Elder Scrolls series
18 games in release order
- The Elder Scrolls: Arena
- The Elder Scrolls II: Daggerfall
- An Elder Scrolls Legend: Battlespire
- The Elder Scrolls Adventures: Redguard
- The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind
- The Elder Scrolls Travels: Stormhold
- The Elder Scrolls Travels: Dawnstar
- The Elder Scrolls Travels: Shadowkey
- The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion
- The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim
- The Elder Scrolls Online
- The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim - Special Edition
- The Elder Scrolls: Legends
- The Elder Scrolls: Blades
- The Elder Scrolls: Castles
- The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered
- The Elder Scrolls VI
- The Elder Scrolls Travels: Oblivion
