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Offical Facts
These facts are announced by Bethesda, and we will try to update them whenever we can.
Developer
Bethesda Game Studios
Publisher
Bethesda Softworks LLC
Format
PC and future generation consoles
Release Date
A release date has not been announced.
What's the release date?
They haven't announced a release date yet and don't plan to do so for a while.
How long has it been in development?
Since Mid 2002.
What does the name "Oblivion" mean?
Tamriel is the world of The Elder Scrolls and Oblivion is the equivalent of Hell in Tamriel.
Where does Oblivion take place?
In Cyrodiil, which is the capital province of Tamriel, as well as parts of Oblivion itself.
What does 'future generation consoles' mean?
It refers to video game consoles that aren't yet available, or even announced.
What are the PC system requirements?
We don't know at this time, but it will certainly look the best on the latest hardware available when the game is released.
Can I be a beta tester?
When we reach the stage where we need external beta testers, we'll put out an announcement and information on how to apply. Until then, we don't keep names or lists, so you'll have to wait for the announcement.
Will Oblivion include multiplayer?
No, Oblivion is a single-player game only. Rather than split our focus between two different types of gameplay, we'd rather focus on one and make it the best single-player experience possible.
What perspective do I play the game in, first or third-person?
Both. The game is meant to be played first person. However, you can toggle the view with the press of a button/key. Both views are available throughout the entire game.
Will the TES Construction Set be included again?
Yes, the TES Construction Set will be included with the PC version. It will not be available on a console.
Does the story in Oblivion pick up where Morrowind ended?
No, each chapter of the Elder Scrolls series is a different story unto itself and isn't directly connected to any of the other storylines. All of it adds to the lore and history of The Elder Scrolls, but you don't have to play previous games to know what's going on in this one.
I have lots of ideas and questions, where do I send them?
We encourage you to register on our official forums and post your ideas and questions in the Oblivion section, where our fans and developers share and discuss ideas and answer questions about the game and what they'd like to see.
Where can I get more information on the game?
Continually visit our website and look for many previews that are coming across all gaming publications. Information will slowly be revealed on the game until it is released.
Unoffical Other Facts
Will there be horses in the game?
Yes, there will be horses in the game, but we don't anything about them yet.
Can I use my joystick or gamepad?
Yes, there is directinput functionality in this game, that supports all joysticks and gamepads.
Will there be a console versions of the game?
Yes, Bethesda says it will be available on next-generation consoles, probably the PS3 and XBox 360.
How big will the world be?
Not really known, but it will be bigger than Morrowind.
How many NPCs will be in the game?
1000 NPCs will populate Oblivion
Is there a main-quest to follow?
Yes, you will need to find the lost heir of the throne
Will there be magic in the game?
Yes, and it will be stronger to match the normal combat, unlike in Morrowind.
Radiant AI
Radiant AI is a new system made by Bethesda to make all the NPCs coming alive more than ever. This includes fully facial expressions and lip synchronisation. Every NPC is unique and everyone has his own time-shedule. There is a really 24-hour shedule feeling, more than ever. It will also be hard to find NPCs, because they will walk and go on adventure outside cities, and travel outside cities. How this will affect your system is not known, and we don't know the right System Requirements yet.
Graphics Engine
The only information we have at this time is that the trees and bushes are going to rendered with SpeedTreeRT, a technology developed by IDV. It says that it co-operate with the Unreal enginge, so it might be possible they will use the Unreal engine for Oblivion itself. As you can see on the movies and screenshots at www.idvinc.com , it will be fully capable of producing fast and beautiful rendered trees and vegetation.
System Requirements
In comparison to Half-Life 2:
Minimum:
Processor: 1.2 GHz or better
RAM 256 MB
Graphic card ATI 9600 pro or equilevent
Network play N/A
Recommended:
Processor: 2.6 GHz or better
RAM 1 GB
Graphic card ATI X800 pro or equilevent
Network play N/A
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