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{{ii}} The current official patch is [http://patches.bethsoft.com/ patch 1.2.0416] (Digital versions are already patched). To check what version you have check the bottom left corner of the main menu. | {{ii}} The current official patch is [http://patches.bethsoft.com/ patch 1.2.0416] (Digital versions are already patched). To check what version you have check the bottom left corner of the main menu. | ||
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{{ii}} Mod managers are used to simplify mod installation. Use one of the following. | {{ii}} Mod managers are used to simplify mod installation. Use one of the following. | ||
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{{--}}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, though in the newest versions this is fairly painless. See [https://github.com/ModOrganizer2/modorganizer/wiki/Running-Oblivion-OBSE-with-MO2 this] guide for details. (Works for both OBSE and xOBSE) | {{--}}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, though in the newest versions this is fairly painless. See [https://github.com/ModOrganizer2/modorganizer/wiki/Running-Oblivion-OBSE-with-MO2 this] guide for details. (Works for both OBSE and xOBSE) | ||
− | + | ===Unofficial Patches=== | |
{{++}} Correct thousands of errors in the game, as well as providing slight tweaks to improve the gameplay experience. | {{++}} 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/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/10739/ Unofficial Shivering Isles Patch] (Shivering Isles DLC). | ||
*[https://www.nexusmods.com/oblivion/mods/9969/ Unofficial Oblivion DLC Patches] (All the other DLC). | *[https://www.nexusmods.com/oblivion/mods/9969/ Unofficial Oblivion DLC Patches] (All the other DLC). | ||
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+ | ===General=== | ||
====[https://www.nexusmods.com/oblivion/mods/47085/ EngineBugFixes]==== | ====[https://www.nexusmods.com/oblivion/mods/47085/ EngineBugFixes]==== | ||
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Oblivion mods can be found at [https://www.nexusmods.com/oblivion/ Oblivion Nexus]. | 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==== | ====Recommended mods==== | ||
{{ii}} The UESP has a page listing mod recommendations [http://www.uesp.net/wiki/Oblivion:Recommended_Mods here]. | {{ii}} The UESP has a page listing mod recommendations [http://www.uesp.net/wiki/Oblivion:Recommended_Mods here]. | ||
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====[https://www.nexusmods.com/oblivion/mods/10763/ DarNified UI]==== | ====[https://www.nexusmods.com/oblivion/mods/10763/ DarNified UI]==== | ||
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====[https://www.nexusmods.com/oblivion/mods/49492/ MajorJim's UI Updated]==== | ====[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. | {{++}} 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. | ||
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+ | ===Script Extender Plugins=== | ||
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+ | {{ii}} The following mods require [[#Oblivion Script Extender (xOBSE)|Oblivion Script Extender]]. | ||
====[https://www.nexusmods.com/oblivion/mods/22410/ Fast Exit]==== | ====[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. | {{++}} 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. | ||
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====[https://www.nexusmods.com/oblivion/mods/49568 SkyBSA]==== | ====[https://www.nexusmods.com/oblivion/mods/49568 SkyBSA]==== | ||
{{++}} Forces Oblivion to handle BSAs and loose files the same way that Skyrim does. | {{++}} Forces Oblivion to handle BSAs and loose files the same way that Skyrim does. | ||
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====[https://www.nexusmods.com/newvegas/mods/53635 NVAC - New Vegas Anti Crash]==== | ====[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. | {{++}} Implements structured exception handling and sanity checking to reduce frequency of game crashes. | ||
{{ii}} Created for Fallout New Vegas, but also works on Oblivion. | {{ii}} Created for Fallout New Vegas, but also works on Oblivion. | ||
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====[https://www.nexusmods.com/oblivion/mods/50066 OBL Mod Limit Fix]==== | ====[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. | {{++}} Fixes the Oblivion mod limit bug, allowing the maximum of 255 plugins to be loaded. | ||
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====[https://www.nexusmods.com/oblivion/mods/48106 Better Saves]==== | ====[https://www.nexusmods.com/oblivion/mods/48106 Better Saves]==== | ||
{{++}} Replaces the buggy vanilla auto save and quick save features with two small scripts. | {{++}} Replaces the buggy vanilla auto save and quick save features with two small scripts. | ||
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===Utilities=== | ===Utilities=== | ||
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====[https://www.nexusmods.com/oblivion/mods/11536/ TES4Edit]==== | ====[https://www.nexusmods.com/oblivion/mods/11536/ TES4Edit]==== | ||
{{ii}} 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. | {{ii}} 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. | ||
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+ | ====[https://www.nexusmods.com/oblivion/mods/49652 Oblivion BSA Decompressor]==== | ||
+ | {{++}} Decompresses Oblivion BSA files to reduce loading times and stuttering. | ||
===Console Commands=== | ===Console Commands=== |
Revision as of 16:14, 22 April 2021
Developers | |
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Bethesda Game Studios | |
Publishers | |
2K Games | |
Bethesda Softworks | |
Engines | |
Gamebryo (TES Engine) | |
Release dates | |
Windows | March 20, 2006 |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 94 |
IGDB | 94 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | 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 |
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. | |||
Bethesda.net | Game of the Year edition | |||
GamersGate | ||||
GOG.com | Game of the Year Deluxe edition. | |||
Green Man Gaming | ||||
Humble Store | ||||
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 DLC. |
Version differences
- The Game of the Year Edition Deluxe includes all DLC but is 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
- DLC is 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 DLC 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.
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, though in the newest versions this is fairly painless. See this guide for details. (Works for both OBSE and xOBSE)
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.
- 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]
Skip launcher
Skip intro videos
Modify game configuration files[5] |
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Modify video files[6] |
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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) | <Steam-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) | <Steam-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 | There is a mod available here. It runs as an executable and is compatible with OBSE. | ||
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[citation needed] |
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Change setting in Oblivion.ini[citation needed] |
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Use console commands[citation needed] |
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Use Oblivion Display Tweaks[citation needed] |
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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 | Partial support. The F1 (Statistics), F2 (Inventory), F3 (Magic) and F4 (Data) keys are hard-coded and 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[7] | |
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
EAX support | Use Side's EAX Control mod. EAX 2.0. |
- May require DirectSound3D restoration software to restore proper audio functionality on Windows Vista and later.
Localizations
- The Game of the Year Edition Deluxe is only playable in English.
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Italian | ||||
Polish | Retail version only. For digital GOTY and GOTY Deluxe versions download this. | |||
Russian | Russian retail, digital version available 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
Fast Exit[citation needed] |
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Use Fast Exit. |
The settings reset every time the game is restarted
Fast Exit[citation needed] |
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Use Fast Exit. |
Mod Installation
Incorrect Mod Installation[citation needed] |
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Load order error
Load order error[citation needed] |
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Use LOOT to fix this issue. Mod Organizer has a built in load order sort feature. |
Missing BSA redirection
Missing BSA redirection[citation needed] |
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Install SkyBSA[citation needed] |
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Install SkyBSA to bypass the need to apply BSA redirection. |
Missing meshes
Missing Meshes[citation needed] |
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Frozen Animations
- After 200 hours of playtime with a character, game animations and effects may freeze.[citation needed]
Use Oblivion Animation Fixer[citation needed] |
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Use Wrye Bash[citation needed] |
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Use Wrye Bash to apply the Abomb Fix on the affected save. |
Use EngineBugFixes[8] |
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Use EngineBugFixes. This will permanently fix the issue for any save since it fixes it at the engine level. (Version 1.6 and above) |
Intermittent Black Screens During play
- This is related to Nvidia Graphics cards 8800 or later.
Two alternate solutions[citation needed] |
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Volume keys on keyboard don't work in-game
Edit .ini[9] |
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 9 |
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
- The UESP has a page listing mod recommendations here.
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.
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.
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 | ATI Radeon X800 Nvidia GeForce 6800 |
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data (use Wine regedit to access Windows registry paths). Games with Steam Cloud support may store data in
~/.steam/steam/userdata/<user-id>/22330/
in addition to or instead of this directory. The app ID (22330) may differ in some cases. Treat backslashes as forward slashes. See the glossary page for details.
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/
- ↑ 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