The physical edition of The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered will reportedly be significantly cheaper than its digital counterpart, according to a reliable new leak. The claim comes as part of a wider report that sheds light on several unannounced details surrounding the upcoming release.
Currently, Oblivion Remastered is sold digitally in two versions: the standard edition priced at $39.99, and the Deluxe edition at $59.99. The latter includes the Knights of the Nine and Shivering Isles expansions, the infamous Horse Armor DLC, and exclusive quests that reward the player with Mehrunes Dagon and Akatosh-themed armors. Additional extras like a digital artbook and soundtrack app are also bundled into the Deluxe package.
Surprisingly, the physical release is said to buck industry trends by being priced lower than even the digital base game. Insider Billbil-kun claims that the physical edition of Oblivion Remastered will launch at $39.99, despite including the full Deluxe version.
If true, this would make the physical release 33% cheaper than its digital equivalent, an unusual move in a market where physical games are often more expensive—or come with hidden caveats such as requiring large downloads.
According to the same report, the PlayStation 5 version will ship with the entire game on disc, likely including the most recent 1.2 update that introduced performance optimizations and bug fixes across UI, audio, and quest systems.
It remains unclear whether Xbox owners will receive the same treatment, but preservationists will welcome this development as a win for physical media, especially given the rise of disc releases that contain little more than a code in the box.
The physical edition of Oblivion Remastered is set to release worldwide on October 13, with official pre-orders opening on September 29. Some European retailers began listing the game as early as July, and if the lower price point holds true, they may be forced to issue partial refunds to early buyers.
If the leak proves accurate, Bethesda’s decision could set a refreshing precedent, offering better value to physical collectors at a time when digital dominance has become the industry standard.
This move raises questions about how digital storefronts will respond. If the physical edition indeed offers more content for less money, it risks creating backlash from players who already purchased the pricier Deluxe edition digitally.
Whether Bethesda plans to address this potential discrepancy remains to be seen, but for now, the leak paints the Oblivion Remastered physical edition as one of the rare occasions where players may genuinely get more for less.
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