The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered has ignited fresh debates about Nintendo's pricing strategy for the Switch 2, with critics arguing Bethesda's approach offers better value compared to Mario creator's premium costs.
This Unreal Engine 5-powered remaster from Virtuos delivers comprehensive upgrades beyond just 4K/60fps performance. Revamped gameplay systems, enhanced character creation, refined combat mechanics, and modernized UI coexist with expanded dialogue options, improved third-person perspective, and advanced facial animation technology. Such extensive improvements have led many fans to argue this technically qualifies as a full remake, though Bethesda maintains its designation as a remaster.
Priced at $50 with all DLC included, Oblivion Remastered presents remarkable value that starkly contrasts with Nintendo's Switch 2 pricing structure.
The disparity becomes evident when comparing Oblivion to Nintendo's Switch 2 offerings: $70 for Breath of the Wild's enhanced edition or $80 for Tears of the Kingdom. While existing Switch owners benefit from discounted upgrades, these premium prices - especially the unprecedented $80 tier for multiple Switch 2 titles - have generated significant community backlash.
Compounding matters, Breath of the Wild's Switch 2 Edition excludes the Expansion Pass content, forcing players to spend an additional $20 beyond the base $70 price.
Despite delivering visual upgrades, achievement support, and integration with Nintendo's Zelda Notes service, Breath of the Wild's Switch 2 Edition offers no automatic upgrade path - existing owners must repurchase the game to access these features.
Purchasing the complete Breath of the Wild Switch 2 experience with all DLC costs $90 - a staggering sum for a 2017 Wii U title, particularly when juxtaposed against Mario Kart World's $80 price point and the Switch 2's $450 console cost.
Meanwhile, Oblivion Remastered delivers arguably remake-quality improvements alongside complete DLC integration for $50, casting Nintendo's pricing decisions in an unflattering light.
Oblivion, a full-blown Unreal Engine 5 remake is $50 and its also on Game Pass Ultimate
— JayWood2010 (@JayWood2010) April 22, 2025
Zelda Breath of the Wild Switch 2 edition is $70 with a few enhancements...
I dont know how anybody can defend Nintendo for its Switch 2 game prices pic.twitter.com/7d6VGSlBgc
"Nintendo sees these comparisons and probably thinks 'they're leaving money on the table,'" joked Reddit user Cultural_Writing2999. Another commenter geldonyetich added, "They're too busy counting profits to notice criticism."
Nitendo can learn from Bethesda
byu/yunurakami inoblivion
This sentiment reflects widespread acknowledgment that Nintendo's pricing stems from market confidence rather than production costs. As Kantan Games CEO Dr. Serkan Toto explained to IGN: "These prices reflect Nintendo's certainty about consumer willingness to pay."
For players exploring Oblivion Remastered, comprehensive resources are available including detailed interactive maps, complete quest walkthroughs, character optimization guides, beginner tips, and extensive cheat code listings.
