"Oblivion Remastered Fans Praise Bethesda's Pricing, Suggest Nintendo Take Note"

The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered has emerged as a focal point in the growing conversation around video game pricing, particularly in contrast to Nintendo’s approach with the Switch 2. Developed by Virtuos using Unreal Engine 5, Oblivion Remastered delivers a comprehensive overhaul that goes far beyond a simple visual upgrade. Running at 4K resolution and a smooth 60 frames per second, it also features reworked leveling systems, refined character creation, enhanced combat animations, and improved in-game menus. Additional upgrades like new dialogue, accurate lip-syncing, and a fully functional third-person perspective have led many players to argue that the title is more of a full remake than a remaster—though Bethesda has clarified its decision to classify it as a remaster.

Priced at $50 and including all original DLC, Oblivion Remastered offers substantial value. This pricing has drawn sharp comparisons to Nintendo’s Switch 2 game lineup, especially titles like The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition at $70 and The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom – Nintendo Switch 2 at $80. While existing owners can upgrade for $10 or for free with a Nintendo Switch Online subscription, the base pricing has sparked widespread criticism, particularly given the significant increase from the original launch prices.

Adding to the controversy, IGN has confirmed that the Switch 2 Edition of Breath of the Wild does not include the Expansion Pass. Players who don’t already own the DLC must pay an additional $20 to access it—bringing the total cost for the complete experience to $90. For a game originally released in 2017 on the Wii U, this price point feels steep to many consumers, especially when weighed against the $50 all-inclusive package of Oblivion Remastered, which is also available on Game Pass Ultimate.

The Switch 2 version of Breath of the Wild does include enhanced visuals, improved performance, achievements, and integration with the new "Zelda Notes" feature in the Nintendo Switch Online app. However, these features are not automatically granted to existing owners—they must upgrade to access them.

Meanwhile, Mario Kart World is priced at an unprecedented $80, and the Nintendo Switch 2 console itself carries a $450 price tag. In this context, the value proposition of Bethesda’s offering becomes even more striking.

Oblivion, a full-blown Unreal Engine 5 remake is $50 and its also on Game Pass Ultimate

Zelda Breath of the Wild Switch 2 edition is $70 with a few enhancements...

I dont know how anybody can defend Nintendo for its Switch 2 game prices pic.twitter.com/7d6VGSlBgc

— JayWood2010 (@JayWood2010) April 22, 2025

As one Reddit user put it, “Nintendo can learn from Bethesda,” reflecting a broader sentiment among fans. Commenters have noted the irony in Nintendo potentially missing out on extra revenue, with one user joking, “Nintendo will look at them and say ‘those guys could have made $30 extra.'” Another added, “It's hard for them to learn much of anything over the sound of all that money being printed.”

The prevailing view, supported by industry analyst Dr. Serkan Toto, CEO of Kantan Games, is that Nintendo is setting high prices because it believes the market will bear them. “Nintendo is charging this price because they feel they can and that people will pay,” Toto told IGN.

For players looking to dive into Oblivion Remastered, a complete guide is available featuring an interactive map, full walkthroughs for the main quest and all guild quests, character-building tips, essential early-game tasks, every PC cheat code, and more.