The gaming community is buzzing with excitement as The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered has been met with overwhelming enthusiasm from fans. Following this success, many are pondering which classic game from Bethesda's portfolio might receive the remaster treatment next. Speculations are rife, with a significant focus on Fallout 3, a post-apocalyptic role-playing game that originally launched in 2008. Notably, it was leaked back in 2023 that a remaster of Fallout 3 could indeed be on the horizon.

Bruce Nesmith, who played a pivotal role as a designer on Fallout 3, has provided insights into what fans might expect from this potential remaster. He candidly acknowledged that the games gun combat mechanics were not good and expressed his confidence that Bethesda would undertake substantial improvements. Speaking with VideoGamer, Nesmith indicated that the shooting mechanics in Fallout 3 Remastered would align more closely with the refined systems seen in Fallout 4.

What did you see in Fallout 4? That will tell you what they felt was necessary to change from Fallout 3, Nesmith remarked. He elaborated on the evolution of the franchise, noting that Fallout 3 marked Bethesda's initial attempt at blending role-playing elements with shooter mechanics. He emphasized the significant advancements made in Fallout 4s combat system, calling the changes amazing.

Meanwhile, Oblivion Remastered has made quite an impression, being developed by the studio Virtuos utilizing Unreal Engine 5. This new version boasts a plethora of visual enhancements and feature upgrades. Gamers can enjoy the game at an impressive 4K resolution with a frame rate of 60 frames per second. However, the enhancements go beyond mere aesthetics; they also include improvements to leveling systems, character creation, combat animations, and in-game menus. Fans have noted the addition of new dialogue, a more comprehensive third-person view, and state-of-the-art lip syncing technology. Some players have gone so far as to suggest that Oblivion Remastered could more accurately be termed a remake rather than just a remaster, though Bethesda has explained its decision to pursue the remaster route.

Nesmith indicated that Fallout 3 Remastered might adopt improvements and adjustments similar to those seen in Oblivion Remastered. He suggested that the original games combat mechanics, which didnt hold up to shooters at the time, would be overhauled. Noting the games identity as an RPG shooter rather than a traditional run-and-gun shooter, he expressed anticipation for the inclusion of the extensive work done on combat for Fallout 4 in any remaster.

Oblivion wasnt just brought up to the 2011 version of Skyrim, he clarified. It was brought up to something that, at least on the surface, looks like it exceeds the most recent graphics update in Skyrim. He even went so far as to remark that The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered is impressive enough to be dubbed Oblivion 2.0.

As Bethesda continues to thrive, the company is also hard at work on The Elder Scrolls VI and potentially future expansions for Starfield. Coupled with ongoing remasters and development related to Fallout 76, as well as a forthcoming season of the Fallout TV series set in New Vegas, fans have much to look forward to in the coming years.

For those eager to explore all the new features and content available in Oblivion Remastered, a comprehensive guide is available. It includes an expansive interactive map, complete walkthroughs for the main questline, every guild quest, tips on how to build the perfect character, essential first steps players should take, all available PC cheat codes, and much more.

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