Oblivion Fan Urges Nintendo to Match Bethesda Pricing

The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered has become a focal point in the ongoing discussion about Nintendo's pricing strategy for the Switch 2 and its game library. Some fans argue that the company behind Mario could take notes from Bethesda on how to price video games more fairly.

Oblivion Remastered, built by remake experts Virtuos using Unreal Engine 5, includes a comprehensive set of visual and functional upgrades. It delivers 4K resolution and 60 frames per second, as anticipated, but many of the other improvements are even more substantial. Core systems such as leveling, character creation, combat animations, and in-game menus have all been refined. Additionally, the remaster introduces expanded dialogue, a fully realized third-person perspective, and advanced lip-sync technology. These changes have been well received by the community, with some players arguing the project feels more like a full remake. Bethesda, however, has clarified its decision to label it as a remaster.

The base version of Oblivion Remastered is priced at $50 and bundles all the originally released DLC. This represents a high-value offering, leading many to view Nintendo’s Switch 2 game pricing as less competitive.

Many are drawing comparisons between Oblivion Remastered and The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition, which carries a $70 price tag, or The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom - Nintendo Switch 2, which costs a staggering $80. While existing owners of the original Switch versions can upgrade for $10, and Nintendo Switch Online subscribers get the upgrade for free, the standalone pricing for these titles has ignited criticism online. This is particularly true when considering the jump to $80 not only applies to Tears of the Kingdom, but to several other Switch 2 games as well.

The situation is even more frustrating for Zelda fans. IGN has verified that the Nintendo Switch 2 Edition of Breath of the Wild does not include the Expansion Pass. This means players who don't already own the DLC must pay an extra $20 to access it on the new console.

The Nintendo Switch 2 Edition of Breath of the Wild offers enhanced graphics, improved performance, an achievements system, and compatibility with the new "Zelda Notes" service in the Nintendo Switch Online app. However, if you already own the original Switch version, you do not automatically receive these new features; you must purchase the Switch 2 Edition upgrade to gain access.

For new buyers, the Nintendo Switch 2 Edition of Breath of the Wild costs $70—$10 more than the original launch price (effectively matching the cost of the base game plus the DLC pack). Yet, this edition still does not include the DLC Expansion Pack, requiring an additional $20 payment. The total cost for the complete Breath of the Wild experience on Switch 2 then climbs to $90.

Paying a hefty $90 for the latest version of a game first released in 2017 on the Wii U feels hard to justify. This is especially true when considering that Mario Kart World is selling at an unprecedented $80, and the Nintendo Switch 2 console itself is priced at $450.

Against this backdrop, Oblivion Remastered—a title many argue qualifies as a remake—includes all its DLC for a flat $50. It’s easy to see why Nintendo is facing negative comparisons.

Oblivion, a full-blown Unreal Engine 5 remake is $50 and its also on Game Pass Ultimate

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

— JayWood2010 (@JayWood2010) April 22, 2025

"Nintendo will look at them and say ‘those guys could have made $30 extra,' " joked redditor Cultural_Writing2999. "It's hard for them to learn much of anything over the sound of all that money being printed," geldonyetich added.

Nitendo can learn from Bethesda
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This sentiment reflects a broader belief that Nintendo is setting its Switch 2 prices based on the confidence that consumers will pay them. As Dr. Serkan Toto, CEO of Kantan Games, explained to IGN: “Nintendo is charging this price because they feel they can and that people will pay."

For a complete overview of everything included in Oblivion Remastered, check out our detailed guide. It features an expansive Interactive Map, full Walkthroughs for the Main Questline and all Guild Quests, a guide on How to Build the Perfect Character, a list of Things to Do First, every available PC Cheat Code, and much more.

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