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# Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]]. | # Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]]. | ||
− | # Open <code>Oblivion.ini</code> | + | # Open <code>Oblivion.ini</code>. |
− | # Find the <code>SMainMenuMovieIntro=Oblivion iv logo.bik</code> line and remove everything after | + | # 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 | + | # 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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Developers | |
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Bethesda Game Studios | |
Publishers | |
2K Games | |
Bethesda Softworks | |
Engines | |
Gamebryo | |
Release dates | |
Windows | March 20, 2006 |
General information
- GOG.com Community Discussions for game series
- GOG.com Support Page
- Steam Community Discussions
- Oblivion Nexus - a large modding community
- UESP wiki
- Tweak Guide
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 | ||||
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 | |
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)
Skip intro videos
Modify game configuration files[4] |
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Modify video files[5] |
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2k games.bik bethesda softworks HD720p.bik game studios.bik Oblivion iv logo.bik Oblivion Legal.bik |
Skip launcher
Large Address Aware
- 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.[6]
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). |
Video settings
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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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 settings
Audio settings
- 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 | Polish retail only; not available digitally. | |||
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 BOSS 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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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. |
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[7] |
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Other information
Mods
Oblivion mods can be found at Oblivion Nexus.
Recommended mods
- The UESP has a page listing mod recommendations here.
- 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.
- EngineBugFixes Fixes multiple bugs, including CTD-inducing ones, in Oblivion game engine. Requires OBSE.
Utilities
Wrye Bash and Oblivion Mod Manager
- These are two utilities used for managing mods. Wrye Bash supports mods packed as .7z, while the Oblivion Mod Manager offers a more easy-to-use format called .omod. Both utilities are used to install and uninstall mods, and ensure that mods are installed correctly.
Better Oblivion Sorting Software (BOSS)
- BOSS is a plugin load order optimiser for TES IV: Oblivion. It also provides thousands of plugin-specific messages, including usage notes, Bash Tag suggestions, requirements, incompatibilities, bug warnings and installation mistake notifications. It 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.
Oblivion Script Extender (OBSE)
- 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.
Nexus Mod Manager (NMM)
- Can manage mod downloads from Oblivion Nexus and automatically install them.
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.
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.
Console Commands
- A complete list of console commands can be found here.
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 |
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 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
- ↑ 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
- ↑ https://www.reddit.com/r/pcgaming/comments/6f31d5/gogs_modding_guide_for_fallout_3_new_vegas_and/dif0cyd/
- ↑ Main audio volume and taskbar locked when playing... - The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Message Board for PC - GameFAQs - last accessed on 2018-08-20