Why the High Price of Oblivion Remastered Is Justified—and the Fan Outrage Isn’t

[PineAppleMuse]

The backlash against the price of The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered overlooks both the value of the product and the realities of modern game development. While some fans see the price tag as excessive, a deeper look reveals that the cost is not only justified but reasonable given what is being offered.

First, Oblivion Remastered is not a simple texture upscale. It’s a full overhaul of a massive open-world RPG, originally released in 2006. Remastering such a game involves far more than applying a new coat of paint. Developers must rebuild assets, re-record or remaster audio, update lighting systems, modernize the interface, and ensure compatibility with current-generation hardware. These tasks require substantial time and resources, particularly when preserving the intricate systems and narrative of a beloved classic.

Second, the price is consistent with other industry standards. Resident Evil 4 Remake, The Last of Us Part I, and Dead Space Remake all launched at premium prices, and in many cases, offered less content than Oblivion. The remastered Cyrodiil still offers hundreds of hours of gameplay, including multiple guild questlines, exploration, and replayability. Compared to a $60 game with 12 hours of linear gameplay, the value is evident.

Finally, the outrage often comes from a place of nostalgia-fueled entitlement. Many fans expect free upgrades or low-cost remasters, ignoring the fact that this is a commercial product—not a community mod. While mods like Skyblivion are impressive, they are passion projects without the same financial or legal constraints. Professional remasters are polished, tested, and supported—something free mods cannot guarantee.

In the end, Oblivion Remastered is not overpriced. It’s the natural cost of preserving a classic for a new generation. The fan outrage, while emotionally understandable, lacks perspective on the value and effort involved.

[Tommy Wiseau]

Theres literally backlash for everything with gaming now, gamers are cheap they dont want to spend the money yet they wasted 10 grand on a stupid PC to play games on.