Xbox 360 · 2006
The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion
An open-world action RPG that puts players in an open province of Cyrodiil with a full character build to define.
- Publisher
- Bethesda Softworks
- Format
- DVD
- Genre
- Action RPG
- Released
- 2006
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Overview
Players step into the province of Cyrodiil as a prisoner escaping a trap laid for them in a dungeon. The game offers a dynamic magic system and extensive character customization that shape every playthrough. Its open-world structure lets players approach quests, combat, and exploration in their own order.
02
Why it matters
Oblivion helped define the open-world action RPG formula for a generation of games that followed. It remains a landmark title for Bethesda's approach to player freedom and persistent world design.
03
The physical edition
A typical complete Xbox 360 copy includes the game disc in its original case with cover art and spine label. The package may also include a manual, though not all regional editions were identical in included extras.
04
Playing it today
The Xbox 360 version runs on original hardware with the disc inserted. It remains a functional title on that platform for players with a working console and the necessary save setup.