Oblivion Remaster's Fair Price Praised, Fans Tell Nintendo

The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered has ignited a broader conversation about Nintendo's pricing strategy for the Switch 2 and its software. Some gamers argue the company behind Mario could learn valuable lessons about fair video game pricing from Bethesda's example.

Developed by the renowned remake studio Virtuos using Unreal Engine 5, Oblivion Remastered boasts a substantial list of visual and technical upgrades. It targets 4K resolution and 60 frames per second, but the enhancements extend far beyond raw performance. Core systems like leveling, character creation, combat animations, and in-game menus have all been refined. The package also includes significant new dialogue, a fully realized third-person camera, and modern lip-sync technology. These substantial improvements have led many fans to believe Oblivion Remastered is arguably more of a remake, though Bethesda has clarified its decision to classify it as a remaster.

The base game is priced at $50 and includes all previously released downloadable content. This high-value offering makes Nintendo's pricing for Switch 2 titles seem less competitive by comparison.

Many are drawing direct comparisons between Oblivion Remastered and The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition, which costs $70, or The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom - Nintendo Switch 2, priced at a staggering $80. While there is a $10 upgrade path for owners of the original Switch versions and a free upgrade for Nintendo Switch Online subscribers, the standalone pricing has generated significant online criticism. This is especially true when considering the jump to $80 applies not only to Tears of the Kingdom but to several other Switch 2 games as well.

The situation is even more challenging for Zelda fans. IGN has confirmed that the Nintendo Switch 2 Edition of Breath of the Wild does not include the Expansion Pass. This means players must pay an additional $20 to access the DLC on the new console if they do not already own it.

The Switch 2 Edition of Breath of the Wild offers improved visuals, enhanced performance, a new achievement system, and integration with the "Zelda Notes" service in the Nintendo Switch Online app. Crucially, owners of the original Switch version do not receive these features automatically; they must purchase the Switch 2 Edition upgrade.

For new players, purchasing the Nintendo Switch 2 Edition of Breath of the Wild costs $70—$10 more than the game's original launch price. Since it does not include the DLC Expansion Pack, accessing that content requires another $20, bringing the total cost for the complete experience to $90.

Paying a whopping $90 for the most current version of a game that originally launched in 2017 on the Wii U is a tough pill to swallow. This is particularly evident when considering Mario Kart World's unprecedented $80 price tag and the $450 cost of the Nintendo Switch 2 console itself.

This context makes Oblivion Remastered, a project some consider a full remake that includes all DLC for $50, appear exceptionally generous. It's easy to see why Nintendo faces criticism in these direct comparisons.

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

"Nintendo will look at them and say ‘those guys could have made $30 extra,' " joked redditor Cultural_Writing2999. "It's hard for them to learn much of anything over the sound of all that money being printed," geldonyetich added.

Nintendo can learn from Bethesda
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This sentiment reflects the perception that Nintendo sets its Switch 2 prices based on the confidence that consumers will pay them. As Dr. Serkan Toto, CEO of Kantan Games, told IGN: “Nintendo is charging this price because they feel they can and that people will pay."

For a complete overview of everything available in Oblivion Remastered, we have a comprehensive guide. This includes an expansive Interactive Map, detailed Walkthroughs for the Main Quest and all Guild Quests, a guide on How to Build the Perfect Character, a list of Things to Do First, every PC Cheat Code, and much more.

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