The ESRB has given The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered a Mature rating instead of the original game's Teen rating. Most of the re-rating comes from more realistic blood effects and a female character model that, with PC mods, can be seen partially nude. The original 2006 game also underwent a post-release rating bump due to mod content, but the remaster's higher age classification was issued ahead of time. This is a reflection of tighter scrutiny over user-accessible material in modern releases.

Still, the remaster has been a hit. On its first day, it had over 182,000 concurrent players on Steam and has since had over four million players across all platforms in the first week. The game is built on Unreal Engine 5 and brings with it a visual overhaul, smoother mechanics, and modernized controls. Players have praised the update for keeping the charm of Oblivion while refining the experience to what you would expect from today’s hardware.

Although the rating may keep younger fans away, the buzz surrounding the remaster suggests that the change hasn’t slowed the momentum. It’s more about evolving content moderation standards and how little that matters when you have a classic done right.

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