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Oblivion Remastered Disc Criticized as Download Voucher

10/15/2025

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Bethesda released a physical edition of The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered for PS5 and Xbox Series X that requires an internet download for the full game.
The disc holds about 20GB, including the game's introduction.
Critics call it a “download voucher in a box” and dispute the lack of a complete offline experience.
Many players want a proper multi-disc version and oppose the trend away from true physical media.

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Story summary

Bethesda released a physical edition of The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered for PS5 and Xbox Series X that requires an internet download for the full game.
The disc holds about 20GB, including the game's introduction.
Critics call it a “download voucher in a box” and dispute the lack of a complete offline experience.
Many players want a proper multi-disc version and oppose the trend away from true physical media.