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{{Infobox game | {{Infobox game | ||
|cover = The Elder Scrolls IV Oblivion - cover.jpg | |cover = The Elder Scrolls IV Oblivion - cover.jpg | ||
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{{Infobox game/row/developer|Bethesda Game Studios}} | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Bethesda Game Studios}} | ||
|publishers = | |publishers = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Bethesda Softworks}} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|2K Games}} | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|2K Games}} | ||
− | |||
|engines = | |engines = | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/engine|Gamebryo}} | + | {{Infobox game/row/engine|Gamebryo (TES Engine)}} |
|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|March 20, 2006}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|March 20, 2006}} | ||
+ | |reception = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|the-elder-scrolls-iv-oblivion|94}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|the-elder-scrolls-iv-oblivion|94}} | ||
+ | |taxonomy = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase, DLC, Expansion pack, Subscription gaming service }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-time }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | First-person, Third-person }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Direct control }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | ARPG, Open world }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | Realistic }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Fantasy }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | The Elder Scrolls }} | ||
|steam appid = 22330 | |steam appid = 22330 | ||
|steam appid side = 22333,900883 | |steam appid side = 22333,900883 | ||
− | |gogcom | + | |gogcom id = 1242989820 |
+ | |gogcom id side = 1458058109 | ||
+ | |official site= https://elderscrolls.bethesda.net/en/oblivion | ||
+ | |hltb = 9854 | ||
+ | |lutris = the-elder-scrolls-iv-oblivion | ||
|strategywiki = The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion | |strategywiki = The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion | ||
+ | |mobygames = 21735 | ||
|wikipedia = The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion | |wikipedia = The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion | ||
|winehq = 3150 | |winehq = 3150 | ||
+ | |license = commercial | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Introduction | ||
+ | |introduction = | ||
+ | |||
+ | |release history = | ||
+ | |||
+ | |current state = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | |||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
− | {{mm}} [ | + | {{mm}} [https://tweakguides.pcgamingwiki.com/Oblivion_1.html Tweak Guide] |
− | + | {{mm}} [https://www.nexusmods.com/oblivion/ Oblivion Nexus] - a large modding community | |
− | {{mm}} [ | + | {{GOG.com links|1458058109|elder_scrolls_series|for game series}} |
− | {{ | + | {{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/22330/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] |
− | {{mm}} [ | ||
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
− | {{Availability/row| Retail | | disc | | | Windows }} | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | disc | {{DRM|SecuROM|7}} on the Shivering Isles expansion. | | Windows }} |
− | {{Availability/row| GamersGate | | + | {{Availability/row| GamersGate | the-elder-scrolls-iv-oblivion-game-of-the-year-edition | Steam | Game of the Year Edition. | | Windows }} |
− | {{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 1353-1 | Steam | Game of the Year edition | + | {{Availability/row| GamersGate | the-elder-scrolls-iv-oblivion-game-of-the-year-edition-deluxe | Steam | Game of the Year Deluxe Edition. | | Windows }} |
− | {{Availability/row| Humble | | + | {{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 1353-1 | Steam | | | Windows }} |
− | {{Availability/row| Steam | 22330 | 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 | + | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | elder_scrolls_iv_oblivion_game_of_the_year_edition_deluxe_the | DRM-free | Game of the Year Deluxe Edition. | | Windows }} |
+ | {{Availability/row| GMG | the-elder-scrolls-iv-oblivion-game-of-the-year-edition | Steam | | | Windows }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| Humble | the-elder-scrolls-iv-oblivion-game-of-the-year-edition-deluxe | Steam | Game of the Year Deluxe Edition. | | Windows }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| Microsoft Store | 9p2j5d12gjl5 | DRM-free | {{Store feature|Xbox Game Pass}}<br/>DRM-free after being copied to any other folder and launched directly from executable ({{file|Oblivion.exe}} or {{file|OblivionLauncher.exe}}) | | Windows }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| Steam | 22330 | 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. | | Windows }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| Bethesda.net | EL4GSTPCBG01 | Bethesda.net | Game of the Year edition | | Windows | Unavailable }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
===Version differences=== | ===Version differences=== | ||
− | {{ii}} The Game of the Year Edition Deluxe includes all | + | {{ii}} The Game of the Year Edition Deluxe includes all DLCs but smaller ones are only playable in English. |
− | {{ii}} The Elder Scrolls Anthology includes both a retail version and a single [[Steam]] key that unlocks [[The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind|Morrowind]], Oblivion and [[The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim|Skyrim]] along with all expansions and DLC.<ref>[http://www.bethblog.com/2013/08/07/the-complete-elder-scrolls-collection-comes-to-pc-this-september/comment-page-3/#comment-333770 The Complete Elder Scrolls Collection comes to PC this September (Updated) | Bethesda Blog]</ref><ref> | + | {{ii}} The Elder Scrolls Anthology includes both a retail version and a single [[Steam]] key that unlocks [[The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind|Morrowind]], Oblivion and [[The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim|Skyrim]] along with all expansions and DLC.<ref>[http://www.bethblog.com/2013/08/07/the-complete-elder-scrolls-collection-comes-to-pc-this-september/comment-page-3/#comment-333770 The Complete Elder Scrolls Collection comes to PC this September (Updated) | Bethesda Blog]</ref><ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamdb.info/sub/29901/apps/|title=Elder Scrolls Retail · SubID: 29901 · Steam Database|date=9 June 2023}}</ref> |
− | {{--}} The GameStop PC Downloads/Impulse version is not compatible with some mods.<ref>https://www.reddit.com/r/GameDeals/comments/1jm9dw/gamestop_quakecon_2013_sale_the_elder_scrolls_v/cbg2m7t</ref> This version is no longer sold. | + | {{--}} The GameStop PC Downloads/Impulse version is not compatible with some mods.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/GameDeals/comments/1jm9dw/gamestop_quakecon_2013_sale_the_elder_scrolls_v/cbg2m7t|title=Reddit|date=May 2023}}</ref> This version is no longer sold. |
+ | |||
+ | ==Monetization== | ||
+ | {{Monetization | ||
+ | |ad-supported = | ||
+ | |cross-game bonus = | ||
+ | |dlc = | ||
+ | |expansion pack = The expansions include new missions and items. | ||
+ | |freeware = | ||
+ | |free-to-play = | ||
+ | |one-time game purchase = The game requires an upfront purchase to access. | ||
+ | |sponsored = | ||
+ | |subscription = | ||
+ | |subscription gaming service = Available via [[List of PC Game Pass games|Xbox Game Pass for PC]]. | ||
+ | }} | ||
{{DLC| | {{DLC| | ||
− | {{ii}} | + | {{ii}} DLCs are no longer sold separately; the Game of the Year Edition Deluxe and retail Anthology include all content. |
− | |||
{{DLC/row| Shivering Isles | | Windows }} | {{DLC/row| Shivering Isles | | Windows }} | ||
− | {{DLC/row| Knights of the Nine | Retail version includes all | + | {{DLC/row| Knights of the Nine | Retail version includes all DLCs except Shivering Isles and Fighter's Stronghold| Windows }} |
{{DLC/row| Fighter's Stronghold | Sold digitally in Game of the Year Edition Deluxe | Windows}} | {{DLC/row| Fighter's Stronghold | Sold digitally in Game of the Year Edition Deluxe | Windows}} | ||
{{DLC/row| Horse Armor Pack | Sold digitally in Game of the Year Edition Deluxe | Windows}} | {{DLC/row| Horse Armor Pack | Sold digitally in Game of the Year Edition Deluxe | Windows}} | ||
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==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
===Patches=== | ===Patches=== | ||
− | + | {{ii}} The current official patch is [https://patches.bethsoft.com/ patch 1.2.0416] (Digital versions are already patched). | |
− | {{ | + | {{ii}} 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. | ||
+ | *[https://www.nexusmods.com/oblivion/mods/5296/ Unofficial Oblivion Patch] (Base game). | ||
+ | *[https://www.nexusmods.com/oblivion/mods/10739/ Unofficial Shivering Isles Patch] (Shivering Isles DLC). | ||
+ | *[https://www.nexusmods.com/oblivion/mods/9969/ Unofficial Oblivion DLC Patches] (All the other DLC). | ||
− | + | ===General=== | |
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− | |||
− | ===[ | + | ====[https://www.nexusmods.com/oblivion/mods/47085/ EngineBugFixes] [https://www.nexusmods.com/oblivion/mods/52700 Blue's Engine Fixes] & [https://www.nexusmods.com/oblivion/mods/53911 AveSithis Engine Fixes]==== |
− | {{++}} Improves stability on systems with at least 3GB RAM by allowing the application to use more than 2GB RAM. Particularly useful when using [[#Mods| | + | {{++}} Fixes multiple bugs, including CTD-inducing ones, in Oblivion game engine. |
+ | {{ii}} Requires [[#Oblivion Script Extender (xOBSE)|Oblivion Script Extender]]. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ====[https://www.nexusmods.com/oblivion/mods/50348 Oblivion Display Tweaks]==== | ||
+ | {{++}} Reduces stuttering, fixes FPS and FOV related issues and adds Borderless Windowed mode. | ||
+ | {{ii}} Requires [[#Oblivion Script Extender (xOBSE)|Oblivion Script Extender]]. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ====[https://www.nexusmods.com/oblivion/mods/45576/ 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 [[#Modifications|mods]]. | ||
+ | {{ii}} Not necessary for the GOG.com version.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/pcgaming/comments/6f31d5/gogs_modding_guide_for_fallout_3_new_vegas_and/dif0cyd/|title=Reddit|date=May 2023}}</ref> | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===[https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/4875 BethINI]=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} 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==== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Use [[#BethINI|BethINI]]|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/4875|title=Nexus Mods - BethINI: General options|date=May 2023}}</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]]. | ||
+ | # Open {{file|Oblivion.ini}}. | ||
+ | # 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>. | ||
+ | # Save the file. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{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 {{file|{{P|game}}\Data\Video|folder}}. | ||
+ | # Delete or rename the following files: | ||
+ | <pre> | ||
+ | 2k games.bik | ||
+ | bethesda softworks HD720p.bik | ||
+ | game studios.bik | ||
+ | Oblivion iv logo.bik | ||
+ | Oblivion Legal.bik | ||
+ | </pre> | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ====Skip launcher==== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Use [https://www.nexusmods.com/oblivion/mods/48086 SLEA - Skip Launcher and ENBAuto]|fix= | ||
+ | }} | ||
==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
===Configuration file(s) location=== | ===Configuration file(s) location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\My Games\Oblivion\}} |
+ | {{Game data/config|Microsoft Store|}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
===Save game data location=== | ===Save game data location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\My Games\Oblivion\Saves\}} |
+ | {{Game data/saves|Microsoft Store|}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ||
{{Save game cloud syncing | {{Save game cloud syncing | ||
− | |gog galaxy | + | |discord = |
− | |gog galaxy notes | + | |discord notes = |
− | |origin | + | |epic games launcher = |
− | |origin notes | + | |epic games launcher notes = |
− | |steam cloud | + | |gog galaxy = true |
− | |steam cloud notes | + | |gog galaxy notes = |
− | | | + | |origin = |
− | | | + | |origin notes = |
− | |xbox cloud | + | |steam cloud = true |
− | |xbox cloud notes | + | |steam cloud notes = Stores up to 953.67 MB of game saves online (maximum 1000 files). |
+ | |ubisoft connect = | ||
+ | |ubisoft connect notes = | ||
+ | |xbox cloud = false | ||
+ | |xbox cloud notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
{{Image|Elder Scrolls IV Oblivion - video settings.png|Video settings.}} | {{Image|Elder Scrolls IV Oblivion - video settings.png|Video settings.}} | ||
− | {{Video | + | {{Video |
− | |wsgf link = | + | |wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/elder-scrolls-iv-oblivion |
|widescreen wsgf award = gold | |widescreen wsgf award = gold | ||
|multimonitor wsgf award = silver | |multimonitor wsgf award = silver | ||
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|windowed notes = | |windowed notes = | ||
|borderless windowed = hackable | |borderless windowed = hackable | ||
− | |borderless windowed notes = | + | |borderless windowed notes = Use [[#Oblivion Display Tweaks|Oblivion Display Tweaks]]. |
|anisotropic = hackable | |anisotropic = hackable | ||
− | |anisotropic notes = | + | |anisotropic notes = It can be forced from the AMD or NVIDIA control panel. See below for examples. |
|antialiasing = true | |antialiasing = true | ||
− | |antialiasing notes = 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. | + | |antialiasing notes = [[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. |
+ | |upscaling = unknown | ||
+ | |upscaling tech = | ||
+ | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = true | |vsync = true | ||
|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
|60 fps = true | |60 fps = true | ||
|60 fps notes = | |60 fps notes = | ||
− | |120 fps = | + | |120 fps = hackable |
− | |120 fps notes = | + | |120 fps notes = Physics issues above 60FPS, use [[#Oblivion Display Tweaks|Oblivion Display Tweaks]] to fix. |
+ | |hdr = false | ||
+ | |hdr notes = Rendered image uses {{term|SDR}} color space. In-game {{term|HDR}} option refers only to {{term|HDR Rendering}}. | ||
|color blind = false | |color blind = false | ||
|color blind notes = | |color blind notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===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. | ||
+ | |||
+ | <gallery> | ||
+ | File: OblivionAFx0.jpg|AF OFF | ||
+ | File: OblivionAFx4.jpg|AF x4 | ||
+ | File: OblivionAFx8.jpg|AF x8 | ||
+ | File: OblivionAFx16.jpg|AF x16 | ||
+ | </gallery> | ||
===[[Glossary:Field of view (FOV)|Field of view (FOV)]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Field of view (FOV)|Field of view (FOV)]]=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Use FOV Modifier|fix= |
− | |||
{{ii}} This is permanent and does not cause issues in the game. | {{ii}} This is permanent and does not cause issues in the game. | ||
− | # Install the [ | + | {{ii}} This mod requires the [[#Oblivion Script Extender (xOBSE)|Oblivion Script Extender]] to work. |
+ | # Install the [https://www.nexusmods.com/oblivion/mods/23080/ FOV Modifier]. | ||
# 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| | + | {{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 {{file|Oblivion.ini}}. |
− | {{ii}} This | + | {{ii}} This mod requires the [[#Oblivion Script Extender (xOBSE)|Oblivion Script Extender]] to work. |
− | # Open | + | # Install [[#Oblivion Display Tweaks|Oblivion Display Tweaks]]. |
+ | # 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. | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Use console commands|fix= |
− | |||
{{ii}} This setting isn't permanent, but doesn't cause the problems of the previous fix. | {{ii}} This setting isn't permanent, but doesn't cause the problems of the previous fix. | ||
# Open the console ({{key|~}}). | # Open the console ({{key|~}}). | ||
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|} | |} | ||
− | + | ==Input== | |
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− | ==Input | ||
{{Image|Elder Scrolls IV Oblivion - input settings.jpg|Input settings.}} | {{Image|Elder Scrolls IV Oblivion - input settings.jpg|Input settings.}} | ||
− | {{Input | + | {{Input |
− | |key remap = | + | |key remap = limited |
− | |key remap notes = | + | |key remap notes = The {{key|F1}} (Statistics), {{key|F2}} (Inventory), {{key|F3}} (Magic) and {{key|F4}} (Data) keys cannot be remapped. |
|acceleration option = false | |acceleration option = false | ||
|acceleration option notes = Present in menus. No acceleration in-game. | |acceleration option notes = Present in menus. No acceleration in-game. | ||
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|invert mouse y-axis = true | |invert mouse y-axis = true | ||
|invert mouse y-axis notes = | |invert mouse y-axis notes = | ||
+ | |touchscreen = unknown | ||
+ | |touchscreen notes = | ||
|controller support = true | |controller support = true | ||
|controller support notes = | |controller support notes = | ||
|full controller = hackable | |full controller = hackable | ||
− | |full controller notes = | + | |full controller notes = Controller support mostly works when using Northern UI mod at [https://www.nexusmods.com/oblivion/mods/48577?showtopic=6687637&p=60716487&tab=description NexusMods] |
− | |controller remap = | + | |controller remap = limited |
|controller remap notes = Very limited. | |controller remap notes = Very limited. | ||
|controller sensitivity = unknown | |controller sensitivity = unknown | ||
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|invert controller y-axis = unknown | |invert controller y-axis = unknown | ||
|invert controller y-axis notes= | |invert controller y-axis notes= | ||
− | | | + | |xinput controllers = unknown |
− | | | + | |xinput controllers notes = |
− | |button prompts | + | |xbox prompts = unknown |
− | |button prompts notes | + | |xbox prompts notes = |
+ | |impulse triggers = unknown | ||
+ | |impulse triggers notes = | ||
+ | |dualshock 4 = unknown | ||
+ | |dualshock 4 notes = | ||
+ | |dualshock prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |dualshock prompts notes = | ||
+ | |light bar support = unknown | ||
+ | |light bar support notes = | ||
+ | |dualshock 4 modes = unknown | ||
+ | |dualshock 4 modes notes = | ||
+ | |tracked motion controllers= unknown | ||
+ | |tracked motion controllers notes = | ||
+ | |tracked motion prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |tracked motion prompts notes = | ||
+ | |other controllers = unknown | ||
+ | |other controllers notes = | ||
+ | |other button prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |other button prompts notes= | ||
|controller hotplug = unknown | |controller hotplug = unknown | ||
|controller hotplug notes = | |controller hotplug notes = | ||
|haptic feedback = unknown | |haptic feedback = unknown | ||
|haptic feedback notes = | |haptic feedback notes = | ||
− | | | + | |simultaneous input = unknown |
− | | | + | |simultaneous input notes = |
+ | |steam input api = unknown | ||
+ | |steam input api notes = | ||
+ | |steam hook input = unknown | ||
+ | |steam hook input notes = | ||
+ | |steam input presets = unknown | ||
+ | |steam input presets notes = | ||
+ | |steam controller prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |steam controller prompts notes = | ||
+ | |steam cursor detection = unknown | ||
+ | |steam cursor detection notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Audio | + | ==Audio== |
{{Image|Elder Scrolls IV Oblivion - audio settings.jpg|Audio settings.}} | {{Image|Elder Scrolls IV Oblivion - audio settings.jpg|Audio settings.}} | ||
− | {{Audio | + | {{Audio |
|separate volume = true | |separate volume = true | ||
|separate volume notes = Voices, effects, footsteps and music. | |separate volume notes = Voices, effects, footsteps and music. | ||
|surround sound = true | |surround sound = true | ||
− | |surround sound notes = Up to 7.1 output<ref> | + | |surround sound notes = Up to 7.1 output<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://satsun.org/audio/|title=PC Gaming Surround Sound Round-up|date=May 2023}}</ref> |
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
|subtitles notes = | |subtitles notes = | ||
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|mute on focus lost notes = | |mute on focus lost notes = | ||
|eax support = hackable | |eax support = hackable | ||
− | |eax support notes = Use [ | + | |eax support notes = Use [https://www.nexusmods.com/oblivion/mods/51402?tab=description Reverb Support for Oblivion] |
+ | |royalty free audio = always on | ||
+ | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{ii}} May require [[Glossary:Sound card#DirectSound hardware path|DirectSound3D restoration software]] to restore proper audio functionality on Windows Vista and later. | {{ii}} May require [[Glossary:Sound card#DirectSound hardware path|DirectSound3D restoration software]] to restore proper audio functionality on Windows Vista and later. | ||
{{L10n|content= | {{L10n|content= | ||
− | {{ii}} The Game of the Year Edition Deluxe | + | {{ii}} Digital versions of The Game of the Year Edition Deluxe are only playable in English. |
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = English | |language = English | ||
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|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |fan notes = | + | }} |
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Simplified Chinese | ||
+ | |interface = hackable | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = hackable | ||
+ | |notes = Fan translation by plural groups([https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=376681216l see this]), books are not translated. | ||
+ | <br>Unstable, average translation quality, because there are translated by different groups. | ||
+ | |fan = true | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Czech | ||
+ | |interface = hackable | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = hackable | ||
+ | |notes = Fan translation - [https://www.farflame.cz/oblivion.htm #1] | ||
+ | |fan = true | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|audio = false | |audio = false | ||
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
− | |notes = | + | |notes = Retail version only. For digital GOTY and GOTY Deluxe versions download [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/2112-the-elder-scrolls-iv-oblivion-game-of-the-year-edition-deluxe-edition-polish-translation this]. |
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |fan | + | }} |
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Brazilian Portuguese | ||
+ | |interface = hackable | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = hackable | ||
+ | |notes = Fan translation - for the base game and DLCs: [https://www.nexusmods.com/oblivion/mods/49699 download (Nexus Mods)] | ||
+ | |fan = true | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = Russian | |language = Russian | ||
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
− | |audio = | + | |audio = limited |
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
− | |notes = | + | |notes = Retail only, Knights of the Nine isn't dubbed. Patch for digital release [https://www.gameru.net/games/4403 here]. |
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = Spanish | |language = Spanish | ||
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
− | |audio = | + | |audio = true |
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
− | |notes = | + | |notes = Official translation for version that hasn't one: [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1HEC6gI55t8w8hJ5KzdjzaC7GMTgExLht/view?usp=drive_link download] (from ''Clan Dlan'' Archives).<br>Improved Fan translations by ''Clan Dlan'': [https://drive.google.com/file/d/17iTM1ob72TtTrPkDB7T0MQLc1el2XEK6/view?usp=drive_link Oblivion (Main game)], [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1i3xi7gi43MYkHn3iEaNTKrdMy72pF34G/view?usp=drive_link Shivering Isles] and [https://drive.google.com/file/d/16KK7DGKchjNfLDfPGNVXhEY4J8-s43EB/view?usp=drive_link Knights of the Nine]; also TES Construction Set for Mods, [https://drive.google.com/file/d/131ujYpsnGxchD1hCgIYcmxu6dcc5TdW_/view?usp=drive_link download]. |
− | |fan = | + | |fan = true |
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|native 3d notes = | |native 3d notes = | ||
|nvidia 3d vision = true | |nvidia 3d vision = true | ||
− | |nvidia 3d vision notes = Use [ | + | |nvidia 3d vision notes = Use [https://helixmod.blogspot.com/2013/05/oblivion.html Oblivion - 3D Vision Fix] for better 3D support. |
|tridef 3d = unknown | |tridef 3d = unknown | ||
|tridef 3d notes = | |tridef 3d notes = | ||
|iz3d = unknown | |iz3d = unknown | ||
|iz3d notes = | |iz3d notes = | ||
+ | |vorpx = true | ||
+ | |vorpx modes = G3D,DirectVR | ||
+ | |vorpx notes = Officially supported game, see [https://www.vorpx.com/supported-games/ official vorpx game list]. | ||
|htc vive = | |htc vive = | ||
|htc vive notes = | |htc vive notes = | ||
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|osvr notes = | |osvr notes = | ||
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|keyboard-mouse = | |keyboard-mouse = | ||
|keyboard-mouse notes = | |keyboard-mouse notes = | ||
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|trackir = | |trackir = | ||
|trackir notes = | |trackir notes = | ||
+ | |tobii eye tracking = | ||
+ | |tobii eye tracking notes = | ||
|play area seated = | |play area seated = | ||
|play area seated notes = | |play area seated notes = | ||
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==Issues fixed== | ==Issues fixed== | ||
− | {{ii}} TweakGuides has created a comprehensive guide for fixing issues in this game. It can be found [ | + | {{ii}} TweakGuides has created a comprehensive guide for fixing issues in this game. It can be found [https://tweakguides.pcgamingwiki.com/Oblivion_1.html here]. |
===The game crashes upon exiting to desktop=== | ===The game crashes upon exiting to desktop=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Use [[#Oblivion Display Tweaks|Oblivion Display Tweaks]]|fix= |
− | + | }} | |
− | Use [ | + | {{Fixbox|description=Use [[#Fast Exit|Fast Exit]]|fix= |
}} | }} | ||
− | ===The settings reset every time | + | ===The settings reset every time the game is restarted=== |
− | {{ | + | {{ii}} Often happens because the game's process is being shut down prematurely, such as through crashes. |
− | {{Fixbox | + | {{Fixbox|description=Use [[#Oblivion Display Tweaks|Oblivion Display Tweaks]]|fix= |
− | Use [ | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | + | {{Fixbox|description=Use [[#Fast Exit|Fast Exit]]|fix= | |
− | |||
− | {{Fixbox| | ||
− | |||
− | |||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
− | ==== | + | ===Missing Assets=== |
− | + | {{ii}} 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. | |
− | {{ | ||
− | |||
− | [ | + | {{Fixbox|description=Install [[#SkyBSA|SkyBSA]]|fix= |
+ | {{ii}} This is recommended over the BSA redirection method below since it fixes other issues with BSAs besides getting the game to recognize them. | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | + | {{Fixbox|description=Missing BSA redirection|fix= | |
− | {{Fixbox| | + | # Open the [[#Wrye Bash and Oblivion Mod Manager|Oblivion Mod Manager]]. |
− | + | # Click on <code>Utilities</code>. | |
− | # Open the [ | + | # Click on <code>Archive Invalidation</code>. |
− | # Click on Utilities. | + | # Now tick <code>BSA Redirection</code> and click on <code>Update Now</code>. |
− | # Click on Archive Invalidation. | ||
− | # Now tick BSA Redirection and click on Update Now. | ||
# When the process is done, close the Oblivion Mod Manager and launch Oblivion. | # When the process is done, close the Oblivion Mod Manager and launch Oblivion. | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | === | + | ===Frozen Animations=== |
− | + | {{ii}} After 200 hours of playtime with a character, game animations and effects may freeze. Commonly referred to as the "Abomb" bug. | |
− | |||
− | {{ii}} | ||
− | # | + | {{Fixbox|description=Use [[#EngineBugFixes|EngineBugFixes]]|ref=<ref>https://www.nexusmods.com/oblivion/mods/47085?tab=docs</ref>|fix= |
− | + | {{ii}} This will permanently fix the issue for any save since it fixes it at the engine level (Version '''1.6''' and above). | |
− | |||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
− | + | {{Fixbox|description=Use [https://www.nexusmods.com/oblivion/mods/5127/ Oblivion Animation Fixer]|fix= | |
− | {{Fixbox| | ||
− | |||
− | |||
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− | |||
}} | }} | ||
− | = | + | {{Fixbox|description=Use [[#Wrye Bash|Wrye Bash]]|fix= |
− | + | }} | |
− | |||
− | === | + | ===Intermittent Black Screens During Play=== |
− | {{ii}} | + | {{ii}} This is related to Nvidia Graphics cards 8800 or later. |
− | + | {{Fixbox|description=Use [[#Wrye Bash|Wrye Bash]]|fix= | |
+ | # Turn off "'''Self Shadows'''" 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 its options. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Turn off "Shadows" option|fix= | ||
+ | }} | ||
− | === | + | ===Volume keys on keyboard don't work in-game=== |
− | === | + | {{Fixbox|description=Edit Configuration File|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/boards/924363-the-elder-scrolls-iv-oblivion/58423415|title=Main audio volume and taskbar locked when playing... - The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Message Board for PC - GameFAQs|date=2018-08-20}}</ref>|fix= |
− | {{ | + | # Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]]. |
+ | # Open {{file|Oblivion.ini}}. | ||
+ | # Change <code>bBackground Keyboard=0</code> to '''1'''. | ||
+ | # Save the file. | ||
+ | }} | ||
− | === | + | ===Greyed out options in the launcher=== |
− | {{ | + | {{Fixbox|description=Add/Fix path in Windows registry|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://support.gog.com/hc/en-us/articles/115003627285-Oblivion-Greyed-out-options-or-missing-Play-button-in-the-launcher-?product=gog|title=Oblivion - Greyed out options or missing Play button in the launcher.|date=2023-07-04}}</ref>|fix= |
− | + | # Open [[Windows#Registry Editor|regedit]]. | |
− | + | # Navigate to {{registry|{{p|hklm}}\Software\{{P|wow64}}\Bethesda Softworks\Oblivion}}.<br/>Create the key if it does not exist. | |
− | {{ | + | # Create a new string value named <code>Installed Path</code>, if it doesn't exist already. |
− | + | # Set its contents to {{folder|{{p|game}}}} with a trailing backslash (e.g. {{folder|C:\GOG Games\Oblivion\}}). | |
− | = | + | }} |
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− | {{ | ||
==Other information== | ==Other information== | ||
===API=== | ===API=== | ||
{{API | {{API | ||
− | |direct3d versions = | + | |direct3d versions = 9.0c |
− | |direct3d notes = | + | |direct3d notes = [[#Oblivion Display Tweaks|Oblivion Display Tweaks]] can make use of 9Ex. |
|directdraw versions = | |directdraw versions = | ||
|directdraw notes = | |directdraw notes = | ||
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|metal support = | |metal support = | ||
|metal support notes = | |metal support notes = | ||
− | |vulkan | + | |vulkan versions = |
− | |vulkan | + | |vulkan notes = |
|dos modes = | |dos modes = | ||
|dos modes notes = | |dos modes notes = | ||
|shader model versions = | |shader model versions = | ||
|shader model notes = | |shader model notes = | ||
− | |64-bit | + | |windows 32-bit exe = true |
− | |64-bit executable notes= | + | |windows 64-bit exe = false |
+ | |windows arm app = false | ||
+ | |windows exe notes = | ||
+ | |macos intel 32-bit app = | ||
+ | |macos intel 64-bit app = | ||
+ | |macos arm app = unknown | ||
+ | |macos app notes = | ||
+ | |linux 32-bit executable= | ||
+ | |linux 64-bit executable= | ||
+ | |linux arm app = unknown | ||
+ | |linux executable notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Middleware=== | ||
+ | {{Middleware | ||
+ | |physics = | ||
+ | |physics notes = | ||
+ | |audio = | ||
+ | |audio notes = | ||
+ | |interface = | ||
+ | |interface notes = | ||
+ | |input = | ||
+ | |input notes = | ||
+ | |cutscenes = Bink Video | ||
+ | |cutscenes notes = 1.7.3 | ||
+ | |multiplayer = | ||
+ | |multiplayer notes= | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Modifications=== | ||
+ | Oblivion mods can be found at [https://www.nexusmods.com/oblivion/ Oblivion Nexus]. | ||
+ | {{ii}} See [[#Essential improvements|Essential improvements]] for modifications that fix bugs and improve performance. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ====Recommended mods==== | ||
+ | {{ii}} [https://www.nexusmods.com/oblivion/mods/51105 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 managers==== | ||
+ | {{ii}} Mod managers simplify mod installation, among various additional features and are optional. | ||
+ | |||
+ | * [https://www.nexusmods.com/oblivion/mods/2097/ 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. | ||
+ | * [https://www.nexusmods.com/oblivion/mods/22368/ 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. | ||
+ | * [https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/6194 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 [https://github.com/ModOrganizer2/modorganizer/wiki/Running-Oblivion-OBSE-with-MO2 this] guide for details. (Works for both OBSE and xOBSE) | ||
+ | |||
+ | ====User interface==== | ||
+ | |||
+ | * [https://www.nexusmods.com/oblivion/mods/10763/ 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. | ||
+ | * [https://www.nexusmods.com/oblivion/mods/49492/ 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==== | ||
+ | {{ii}} The following mods require [[#Oblivion Script Extender (xOBSE)|Oblivion Script Extender]]. | ||
+ | |||
+ | * [https://www.nexusmods.com/oblivion/mods/50144 LINK] - Adds the ability to configure mods in-game, through a configuration menu, making configuring mods faster and more user friendly. | ||
+ | |||
+ | * [https://www.nexusmods.com/oblivion/mods/22410/ 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. Also included in [[#Oblivion Display Tweaks|Oblivion Display Tweaks]]. | ||
+ | |||
+ | * [https://www.nexusmods.com/oblivion/mods/49568 SkyBSA] - Forces Oblivion to handle BSAs and loose files the same way that Skyrim does. | ||
+ | |||
+ | * [https://www.nexusmods.com/newvegas/mods/53635 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. | ||
+ | |||
+ | * [https://www.nexusmods.com/oblivion/mods/50066 OBL Mod Limit Fix] - Fixes the Oblivion mod limit bug, allowing the maximum of 255 plugins to be loaded. | ||
+ | |||
+ | * [https://www.nexusmods.com/oblivion/mods/48106 Better Saves] - Replaces the buggy vanilla auto save and quick save features with two small scripts. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ====Utilities==== | ||
+ | |||
+ | * [https://github.com/llde/xOBSE Oblivion Script Extender (xOBSE)] - Community maintained up-to-date fork of Oblivion Script Extender (OBSE). 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. | ||
+ | |||
+ | * [https://loot.github.io/ 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. | ||
+ | |||
+ | * [https://www.nexusmods.com/oblivion/mods/11536/ 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. | ||
+ | |||
+ | * [https://www.nexusmods.com/oblivion/mods/49652 Oblivion BSA Decompressor] - Decompresses Oblivion BSA files to reduce loading times and stuttering. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Console Commands=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} A complete list of console commands can be found [http://www.uesp.net/wiki/Oblivion:Console here]. | ||
==System requirements== | ==System requirements== | ||
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|OSfamily = Windows | |OSfamily = Windows | ||
− | |minOS = | + | |minOS = 2000 |
− | |minCPU = AMD Athlon XP 2000+ | + | |minCPU = Intel Pentium 4 2.0 GHz |
− | + | |minCPU2 = AMD Athlon XP 2000+ | |
|minRAM = 512 MB | |minRAM = 512 MB | ||
|minHD = 4.6 GB | |minHD = 4.6 GB | ||
|minGPU = ATI Radeon 9500 | |minGPU = ATI Radeon 9500 | ||
− | |minGPU2 = | + | |minGPU2 = Nvidia GeForce FX 5700 |
|minVRAM = 128 MB | |minVRAM = 128 MB | ||
+ | |minDX = 9.0c | ||
+ | |minaudio = DirectX 8.1a compatible | ||
− | |recCPU = AMD Athlon XP 3000+ | + | |recOS = XP, Vista |
− | + | |recCPU = Intel Pentium 4 3.0 GHz | |
+ | |recCPU2 = AMD Athlon XP 3000+ | ||
|recRAM = 1 GB | |recRAM = 1 GB | ||
|recGPU = ATI Radeon X800 | |recGPU = ATI Radeon X800 | ||
− | |recGPU2 = | + | |recGPU2 = Nvidia GeForce 6800 |
}} | }} | ||
{{References}} | {{References}} | ||
+ | {{GOG.com Enhancement Project}} |
Latest revision as of 07:07, 8 June 2024
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, Subscription gaming service |
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.
Monetization
Type | Notes |
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Expansion pack | The expansions include new missions and items. |
One-time game purchase | The game requires an upfront purchase to access. |
Subscription gaming service | Available via Xbox Game Pass for PC. |
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 Blue's Engine Fixes & AveSithis Engine Fixes
- 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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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\ |
Microsoft Store | |
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\ |
Microsoft Store | |
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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Czech | Fan translation - #1 | |||
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 | Official translation for version that hasn't one: download (from Clan Dlan Archives). Improved Fan translations by Clan Dlan: Oblivion (Main game), Shivering Isles and Knights of the Nine; also TES Construction Set for Mods, download. |
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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Greyed out options in the launcher
Add/Fix path in Windows registry[11] |
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 9.0c | Oblivion Display Tweaks can make use of 9Ex. |
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 managers
- Mod managers simplify mod installation, among various additional features and are optional.
- 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. 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) - Community maintained up-to-date fork of Oblivion Script Extender (OBSE). 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.
- 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 - last accessed on 9 June 2023
- ↑ Reddit - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Reddit - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Nexus Mods - BethINI: General options - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ 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 - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ 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
- ↑ Oblivion - Greyed out options or missing Play button in the launcher. - last accessed on 2023-07-04