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{{Fixbox|description=Modify game configuration files|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=XJDHDR|date=2018-4|comment=Tested with the GOG.com and Steam versions}}</ref>|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Modify game configuration files|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=XJDHDR|date=2018-4|comment=Tested with the GOG.com and Steam versions}}</ref>|fix= | ||
# Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]]. | # Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]]. | ||
− | # Open | + | # Open {{file|Oblivion.ini}}. |
# Find the <code>SMainMenuMovieIntro=Oblivion iv logo.bik</code> line and remove everything after <code>=</code>. | # Find the <code>SMainMenuMovieIntro=Oblivion iv logo.bik</code> line and remove everything after <code>=</code>. | ||
# Find the <code>SIntroSequence=bethesda softworks HD720p.bik,2k games.bik,game studios.bik,Oblivion Legal.bik</code> line and remove everything after <code>=</code>. | # Find the <code>SIntroSequence=bethesda softworks HD720p.bik,2k games.bik,game studios.bik,Oblivion Legal.bik</code> line and remove everything after <code>=</code>. | ||
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{{Fixbox|description=Modify video files|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Mars icecream|date=2017-6|comment=Tested with the GOG.com version}}</ref>|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Modify video files|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Mars icecream|date=2017-6|comment=Tested with the GOG.com version}}</ref>|fix= | ||
− | # Go to | + | # Go to {{file|{{P|game}}\Data\Video}}. |
# Delete or rename the following files: | # Delete or rename the following files: | ||
<pre> | <pre> | ||
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# As soon as you start up your game with FOV Modifier installed, either load up a savegame or start a new game, the FOV will automatically set to 90. You can change it by typing into the console <code>Set CustomFOV to #</code> and replace <code>#</code> with the desired FOV. FOVs only from 60 to 120 are accepted. | # As soon as you start up your game with FOV Modifier installed, either load up a savegame or start a new game, the FOV will automatically set to 90. You can change it by typing into the console <code>Set CustomFOV to #</code> and replace <code>#</code> with the desired FOV. FOVs only from 60 to 120 are accepted. | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Use [[#Oblivion Display Tweaks|Oblivion Display Tweaks]] and change setting in | + | {{Fixbox|description=Use [[#Oblivion Display Tweaks|Oblivion Display Tweaks]] and change setting in {{file|Oblivion.ini}}|fix= |
− | {{ii}} Installing this mod fixes all issues related to changing the FOV settings in | + | {{ii}} Installing this mod fixes all issues related to changing the FOV settings in {{file|Oblivion.ini}}. |
{{ii}} This mod requires the [[#Oblivion Script Extender (xOBSE)|Oblivion Script Extender]] to work. | {{ii}} This mod requires the [[#Oblivion Script Extender (xOBSE)|Oblivion Script Extender]] to work. | ||
# Install [[#Oblivion Display Tweaks|Oblivion Display Tweaks]]. | # Install [[#Oblivion Display Tweaks|Oblivion Display Tweaks]]. | ||
− | # Open | + | # Open {{file|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\My Games\Oblivion\Oblivion.ini}} |
# Change <code>fDefaultFOV=75.0000</code> to the desired value. Suggested values can be found in the table below. | # Change <code>fDefaultFOV=75.0000</code> to the desired value. Suggested values can be found in the table below. | ||
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# Turn off "'''Self Shadows'''" option. | # Turn off "'''Self Shadows'''" option. | ||
# Use "'''Bloom'''" instead of "'''HDR'''" option. | # Use "'''Bloom'''" instead of "'''HDR'''" option. | ||
− | # Build a <code>Bashed Patch</code> with [[#Wrye Bash|Wrye Bash]] and enable the <code>Nvidia Fog Fix</code> in | + | # Build a <code>Bashed Patch</code> with [[#Wrye Bash|Wrye Bash]] and enable the <code>Nvidia Fog Fix</code> in its options. |
}} | }} | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Turn off "Shadows" option|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Turn off "Shadows" option|fix= |
Revision as of 19:20, 6 January 2023
Developers | |
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Bethesda Game Studios | |
Publishers | |
Bethesda Softworks | |
2K Games | |
Engines | |
Gamebryo (TES Engine) | |
Release dates | |
Windows | March 20, 2006 |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 94 |
IGDB | 94 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase, DLC, Expansion pack |
Modes | Singleplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | First-person, Third-person |
Controls | Direct control |
Genres | ARPG, Open world |
Art styles | Realistic |
Themes | Fantasy |
Series | The Elder Scrolls |
The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion is a singleplayer first-person and third-person ARPG and open world game in the The Elder Scrolls series.
General information
- Tweak Guide
- Oblivion Nexus - a large modding community
- GOG.com Community Discussions for game series
- GOG.com Support Page
- Steam Community Discussions
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail | SecuROM 7 DRM on the Shivering Isles expansion. | |||
GamersGate | Game of the Year Edition. | |||
GamersGate | Game of the Year Deluxe Edition. | |||
GOG.com | Game of the Year Deluxe Edition. | |||
Green Man Gaming | ||||
Humble Store | Game of the Year Deluxe Edition. | |||
Microsoft Store | Xbox Game Pass for PC DRM-free after being copied to any other folder and launched directly from executable ( Oblivion.exe or OblivionLauncher.exe ) |
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Steam | Game of the Year and Game of the Year Deluxe editions. Both include Shivering Isles and Knights of the Nine expansions. Game of the Year Deluxe includes all DLCs. | |||
Bethesda.net (unavailable) | Game of the Year edition |
Version differences
- The Game of the Year Edition Deluxe includes all DLCs but smaller ones are only playable in English.
- The Elder Scrolls Anthology includes both a retail version and a single Steam key that unlocks Morrowind, Oblivion and Skyrim along with all expansions and DLC.[1][2]
- The GameStop PC Downloads/Impulse version is not compatible with some mods.[3] This version is no longer sold.
DLC and expansion packs
- DLCs are no longer sold separately; the Game of the Year Edition Deluxe and retail Anthology include all content.
Name | Notes | |
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Shivering Isles | ||
Knights of the Nine | Retail version includes all DLCs except Shivering Isles and Fighter's Stronghold | |
Fighter's Stronghold | Sold digitally in Game of the Year Edition Deluxe | |
Horse Armor Pack | Sold digitally in Game of the Year Edition Deluxe | |
Mehrunes' Razor | Sold digitally in Game of the Year Edition Deluxe | |
Orrery | Sold digitally in Game of the Year Edition Deluxe | |
Spell Tomes | Sold digitally in Game of the Year Edition Deluxe | |
Thieves Den | Sold digitally in Game of the Year Edition Deluxe | |
Vile Lair | Sold digitally in Game of the Year Edition Deluxe | |
Wizard's Tower | Sold digitally in Game of the Year Edition Deluxe |
Essential improvements
Patches
- The current official patch is patch 1.2.0416 (Digital versions are already patched).
- To check what version you have check the bottom left corner of the main menu.
Unofficial Patches
- Correct thousands of errors in the game, as well as providing slight tweaks to improve the gameplay experience.
- Unofficial Oblivion Patch (Base game).
- Unofficial Shivering Isles Patch (Shivering Isles DLC).
- Unofficial Oblivion DLC Patches (All the other DLC).
General
EngineBugFixes
- Fixes multiple bugs, including CTD-inducing ones, in Oblivion game engine.
- Requires Oblivion Script Extender.
Oblivion Display Tweaks
- Reduces stuttering, fixes FPS and FOV related issues and adds Borderless Windowed mode.
- Requires Oblivion Script Extender.
4gb Ram Patcher
- Improves stability on systems with at least 3GB RAM by allowing the application to use more than 2GB RAM. Particularly useful when using mods.
- Not necessary for the GOG.com version.[4]
BethINI
- BethINI (pronounced "Bethany") is an attempt to restore decency to the INI configuration files for games created by Bethesda, while optimizing your game settings for optimal graphical fidelity and performance.
Miscellaneous
Skip intro videos
Use BethINI[5] |
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Modify game configuration files[6] |
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Modify video files[7] |
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2k games.bik bethesda softworks HD720p.bik game studios.bik Oblivion iv logo.bik Oblivion Legal.bik |
Skip launcher
Use SLEA - Skip Launcher and ENBAuto |
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\My Games\Oblivion\ |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/22330/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\My Games\Oblivion\Saves\ |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/22330/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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GOG Galaxy | ||
OneDrive | Requires enabling backup of the Documents folder in OneDrive on all computers. | |
Steam Cloud | Stores up to 953.67 MB of game saves online (maximum 1000 files). | |
Xbox Cloud |
Video
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
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Widescreen resolution | |||
Multi-monitor | |||
Ultra-widescreen | |||
4K Ultra HD | |||
Field of view (FOV) | See Field of view (FOV) | ||
Windowed | |||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | Use Oblivion Display Tweaks. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | It can be forced from the AMD or NVIDIA control panel. See below for examples. | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | MSAA, up to 8 samples. Cannot be activated through the launcher at the same time as HDR, instead enable anti-aliasing through graphics control panel. | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | |||
60 FPS | |||
120+ FPS | Physics issues above 60FPS, use Oblivion Display Tweaks to fix. | ||
High dynamic range display (HDR) | Rendered image uses SDR color space. In-game HDR option refers only to HDR Rendering. |
Anisotropic Filter
By default, Oblivion does not come with an option to activate Anisotropic Filtering, but you can force it from the AMD Catalyst Control Center or from the NVIDIA Control Panel. The performance hit is substantial on some low-end computers.
Field of view (FOV)
Use FOV Modifier |
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Use Oblivion Display Tweaks and change setting in Oblivion.ini
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Use console commands |
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This table works with the assumption that the default 75° is optimal for screens with the 5:4 aspect ratio.
Aspect Ratio | FOV Value |
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4:3 | 79.9000 |
16:9 | 105.3000 |
15:9 | 99.0000 |
16:10 | 95.2000 |
Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
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Remapping | The F1 (Statistics), F2 (Inventory), F3 (Magic) and F4 (Data) keys cannot be remapped. | |
Mouse acceleration | Present in menus. No acceleration in-game. | |
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support | ||
Full controller support | Controller support mostly works when using Northern UI mod at NexusMods | |
Controller remapping | Very limited. | |
Controller sensitivity | ||
Controller Y-axis inversion |
Controller types |
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XInput-compatible controllers |
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PlayStation controllers |
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Generic/other controllers |
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Additional information | ||
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Controller hotplugging | ||
Haptic feedback | ||
Digital movement supported | ||
Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
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Separate volume controls | Voices, effects, footsteps and music. | |
Surround sound | Up to 7.1 output[8] | |
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
EAX support | Use Reverb Support for Oblivion | |
Royalty free audio |
- May require DirectSound3D restoration software to restore proper audio functionality on Windows Vista and later.
Localizations
- Digital versions of The Game of the Year Edition Deluxe are only playable in English.
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
Simplified Chinese | Fan translation by plural groups(see this), books are not translated.
Unstable, average translation quality, because there are translated by different groups. |
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French | ||||
German | ||||
Italian | ||||
Polish | Retail version only. For digital GOTY and GOTY Deluxe versions download this. | |||
Brazilian Portuguese | Fan translation - for the base game and DLCs: download (Nexus Mods) | |||
Russian | Retail only, Knights of the Nine isn't dubbed. Patch for digital release here. | |||
Spanish |
VR support
3D modes | State | GG3D | Notes | |
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Nvidia 3D Vision | Use Oblivion - 3D Vision Fix for better 3D support. | |||
vorpX | G3D, DirectVR Officially supported game, see official vorpx game list. |
Issues fixed
- TweakGuides has created a comprehensive guide for fixing issues in this game. It can be found here.
The game crashes upon exiting to desktop
Use Oblivion Display Tweaks |
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Use Fast Exit |
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The settings reset every time the game is restarted
- Often happens because the game's process is being shut down prematurely, such as through crashes.
Use Oblivion Display Tweaks |
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Use Fast Exit |
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Missing Assets
- This is a common problem with installing mods. It is often caused by a mod's assets being overwritten by the game's own BSA archives on anything other than a retail disc install, such as digital, since the BSAs will be timestamped by the date the game is installed, not when they were last modified. This can be fixed by doing one of the options below.
Install SkyBSA |
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Missing BSA redirection |
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Frozen Animations
- After 200 hours of playtime with a character, game animations and effects may freeze. Commonly referred to as the "Abomb" bug.
Use EngineBugFixes[9] |
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Use Oblivion Animation Fixer |
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Use Wrye Bash |
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Intermittent Black Screens During Play
- This is related to Nvidia Graphics cards 8800 or later.
Use Wrye Bash |
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Turn off "Shadows" option |
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Volume keys on keyboard don't work in-game
Edit Configuration File[10] |
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 9.0c, 9Ex | D3D9Ex can be forced using Oblivion Display Tweaks |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
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Cutscenes | Bink Video | 1.7.3 |
Modifications
Oblivion mods can be found at Oblivion Nexus.
- See Essential improvements for modifications that fix bugs and improve performance.
Recommended mods
- Through the Valleys - Vanilla Plus Modding Guide is a comprehensive, up-to-date Oblivion modding guide by PushTheWinButton that focuses on setting up a vanilla-friendly modded game that is also stable.
Mod Manager
- Mod managers are used to simplify mod installation. Use one of the following.
Oblivion Mod Manager
- Oblivion Mod Manager is an easy-to-use mod manager, good for beginners. It allows modders to pack their mods into OBMM-specific .omod archives for easy installation, as well as making it easy for users to tweak options.
Wrye Bash
- Powerful mod manager. Requires a bit of a learning curve compared to OBMM but still relatively easy to use. Mods can be packed into Bash-specific BAIN archives for easy installation and tweaking options for users.
- Used to create a Bashed Patch to resolve conflicts between mods and merging records into a single .esp file.
Mod Organizer
- Powerful and easy to use mod manager with mod virtualization that allows the installation folder to remain clean.
- Using Mod Organizer for Oblivion requires some extra tweaking to get the game to recognize some mods installed through it, specifically OBSE and OBSE plugins. See this guide for details. (Works for both OBSE and xOBSE)
User interface
DarNified UI
- Tweaks the enlarged Xbox-optimized UI to better fit PC. The HUD and fonts are smaller, and items are easier to find in the inventory.
MajorJim's UI Updated
- Updated version of MajorJim's classic UI replacement. Fixes many issues contained in the original mod. Use if preferring something closer to the vanilla layout than DarNified.
Script Extender plugins
- The following mods require Oblivion Script Extender.
LINK
- Adds the ability to configure mods in-game, through a configuration menu, making configuring mods faster and more user friendly.
Fast Exit
- Prevents the game from crashing upon exit and saves the .INI file before exiting the game so settings do not reset to their initial values upon restarting the game.
- This is also included in Oblivion Display Tweaks.
SkyBSA
- Forces Oblivion to handle BSAs and loose files the same way that Skyrim does.
NVAC - New Vegas Anti Crash
- Implements structured exception handling and sanity checking to reduce frequency of game crashes.
- Created for Fallout New Vegas, but also works on Oblivion.
OBL Mod Limit Fix
- Fixes the Oblivion mod limit bug, allowing the maximum of 255 plugins to be loaded.
Better Saves
- Replaces the buggy vanilla auto save and quick save features with two small scripts.
Utilities
Oblivion Script Extender (xOBSE)
- A utility that extends the script capabilities of vanilla Oblivion, allowing modders to better take advantage of the engine. Many mods require this utility, and installation instructions are included in a README, when you download it.
- When running through Steam, OBSE requires use of the Steam Overlay. If the Steam Overlay doesn't appear in game, try running Steam in administrator mode.
- Community maintained up-to-date fork of Oblivion Script Extender (OBSE).
Load Order Optimisation Tool (LOOT)
- Plugin load order optimiser for TES IV: Oblivion and other games. Provides thousands of plugin-specific messages, including usage notes, Bash Tag suggestions, requirements, incompatibilities, bug warnings and installation mistake notifications. Supports the sorting of plugins ghosted by the Wrye Bash utility, is highly customisable, has been translated into multiple languages, and is simple to use.
TES4Edit
- Can clean .ESP files from "dirty edits" which are essentially errors made by original mod authors that can cause incompatibilities and prevent other .ESP's features from working.
Oblivion BSA Decompressor
- Decompresses Oblivion BSA files to reduce loading times and stuttering.
Console Commands
- A complete list of console commands can be found here.
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 2000 | XP, Vista |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium 4 2.0 GHz AMD Athlon XP 2000+ |
Intel Pentium 4 3.0 GHz AMD Athlon XP 3000+ |
System memory (RAM) | 512 MB | 1 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 4.6 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | ATI Radeon 9500 Nvidia GeForce FX 5700 128 MB of VRAM DirectX 9.0c compatible | ATI Radeon X800 Nvidia GeForce 6800 |
Sound (audio device) | DirectX 8.1a compatible |
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:
- File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data.
- Games with Steam Cloud support may also store data in
~/.steam/steam/userdata/<user-id>/22330/
. - Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (22330) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ The Complete Elder Scrolls Collection comes to PC this September (Updated) | Bethesda Blog
- ↑ Elder Scrolls Retail · SubID: 29901 · Steam Database
- ↑ https://www.reddit.com/r/GameDeals/comments/1jm9dw/gamestop_quakecon_2013_sale_the_elder_scrolls_v/cbg2m7t
- ↑ https://www.reddit.com/r/pcgaming/comments/6f31d5/gogs_modding_guide_for_fallout_3_new_vegas_and/dif0cyd/
- ↑ Nexus Mods - BethINI: General options
- ↑ Verified by User:XJDHDR on 2018-4
- Tested with the GOG.com and Steam versions
- ↑ Verified by User:Mars icecream on 2017-6
- Tested with the GOG.com version
- ↑ PC Gaming Surround Sound Round-up
- ↑ https://www.nexusmods.com/oblivion/mods/47085?tab=docs
- ↑ Main audio volume and taskbar locked when playing... - The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Message Board for PC - GameFAQs - last accessed on 2018-08-20