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About The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion
The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion, the fourth game in the Elder Scrolls story, is set within the province of Cyrodiil, the heartland and Imperial capital of Tamriel. Emperor Uriel Septim VII is assassinated in flight from his own palace, but just before he dies he passes on to you the mystic Amulet of Kings. The adventure proper begins with the quest to find Uriel's lost and illegitimate son who is the only heir to the throne. In a world where the forces of darkness seek their ultimate dominion over the ranks of man and mer alike, you alone stand between the future of Tamriel and the gates of Oblivion.
Release Date
Mar 20, 2006
Developer
Bethesda Game Studios
Publishers
2K Games
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Is The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion worth buying?

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95.04% positive
'Overwhelmingly Positive', 52,517 reviews
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What is The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion about?

After the mysterious and untimely death of the Emperor, desperate factions vie for control of Tamriel's throne. With the empire ready to crumble, the gates of Oblivion open and demons march upon the land, laying waste to everything in their path. To turn the tide of darkness the player must find the lost heir to the throne and unravel the sinister plot that threatens to destroy all of Tamriel.

RPGOpen WorldFantasySingleplayerModdableFirst-PersonAdventureExploration

Game modes: Single player

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Right now the lowest price for The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion we're tracking is $3.76 at Kinguin — 75% below Steam's $14.99. We compare 2 stores and prices refresh every few minutes.

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The lowest price we've recorded for The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion is $2.58 at Green Man Gaming on May 15, 2026. The current best price is about 46% above that low.

Is The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion worth buying?

95% of 52,517 Steam user reviews for The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion are positive ("Overwhelmingly Positive").

When was The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion released?

The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion released on March 20, 2006, developed by Bethesda Game Studios and published by 2K Games, Bethesda Softworks, Ubisoft Entertainment.

What platforms is The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion available on?

The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion is available on PlayStation 3, PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox 360. It supports single player.

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The cheapest The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion price right now is $3.76 at Kinguin, 75% below the Steam price.

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