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The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion

A Role-playing (RPG) game by Bethesda Game Studios, released in 2006

81/100🔴Niche / Inactive🥇Proton GoldPlayStation 3PC (Microsoft Windows)Xbox 360

The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion, the fourth game in the Elder Scrolls story, is set within the province of Cyrodiil, the heartland and Imperial capital of Tamriel. Emperor Uriel Septim VII is assassinated in flight from his own palace, but just before he dies he passes on to you the mystic Amulet of Kings. The adventure proper begins with the quest to find Uriel's lost and illegitimate son who is the only heir to the throne. In a world where the forces of darkness seek their ultimate dominion over the ranks of man and mer alike, you alone stand between the future of Tamriel and the gates of Oblivion.

Single player

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The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Download Size

The official download size for The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion is 4.6 GB. Based on current hardware prices, this installation consumes approximately $0.28 worth of SSD storage space.

Standard Install

File Size

4.6GB

Est. SSD Cost

$0.28USD
100 Mbps
My Internet Speed100 Mbps
Quick Presets

Estimated Time to Install

6 mins

Is The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Dead?

Live player count and server population analysis.

🔴Niche / Inactive
362Players Online

There are currently 362 people playing The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion, indicating a niche or private community. Coordinate via Discord for best results.

Current Activity24h Peak: 434.4
Estimated Match Wait: Long Wait / Discord Required
Live Data from SteamAPI

Where is the The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion save file?

Manual backup locations for PC, Mac, and Linux.

Steam Cloud Supported
Copy
%USERPROFILE%\AppData\Local\TheElderScrollsIVOblivion\Saved\SaveGames

How to backup manually on Windows

  1. Press Win + R to open the Run dialog.
  2. Paste the path above and press Enter.
  3. Locate the save files (usually .sav, .json, or similar).
  4. Copy the entire folder to a backup location.
Copy
~/Library/Application Support/TheElderScrollsIVOblivion/Saves

How to backup manually on Mac

  1. Open Finder and press ⌘ + Shift + G.
  2. Paste the path above and click Go.
  3. Locate the save files in the folder.
  4. Duplicate the folder to create a backup.
Copy
~/.local/share/TheElderScrollsIVOblivion/Saves

How to backup manually on Linux

  1. Open a terminal and use cd to navigate to the path.
  2. Or use your file manager and press Ctrl + L to enter the path.
  3. Locate the save files (.sav, .json, or game-specific format).
  4. Copy the folder with cp -r or your file manager.
Source: PCGamingWiki ↗

Is The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Steam Deck Compatible?

SteamOS and Linux Proton performance analysis.

Valve Official🚫Unsupported
Community Rating🥇 Proton Gold

Community Verdict: Playable!

Don't let the "Unsupported" tag fool you. While Valve hasn't officially verified The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion, ProtonDB users report it runs perfectly (Gold/Platinum rating). You may need to force a specific Proton version.

Confidence: High (Many Reports)
See 320 user configs ↗

Can I Run The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion?

PC system requirements - Minimum vs Recommended specs.

To run The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion smoothly, your PC needs at least 512 MB RAM and a 128 MB Direct3D compatible video card and DirectX 9.0 compatible driver or equivalent GPU. Plan for 4.6 GB of storage.

Minimum1080p / 30 FPS
  • 💻
    OSWindows XP, Windows 2000, Windows XP 64-Bit
  • ⚡
    CPU2 Ghz Intel Pentium 4 or equivalent
  • 🧠
    RAM512 MB
  • 🎮
    GPU128 MB Direct3D compatible video card and DirectX 9.0 compatible driver
Download Size
4.6 GBSmall

Is The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Good?

Aggregated critic scores and player sentiment analysis.

81
Rated 81 out of 100
Generally Favorable6 Verified Reviews

The Verdict

Based on 6 critic reviews, The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion has received generally positive feedback. With a solid score of 81, it stands out as a strong entry in the role-playing (rpg) category, though it may have minor flaws.

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