Elder Scrolls unrolls this month

Long-awaited role-playing game finally unearths a release date; PC and Xbox 360 versions of Oblivion to ship March 20.

"Our most ambitious project ever is finally done," said Todd Howard, executive producer at Bethesda Softworks. No sweeter words have been uttered for fans of next-generation role-playing games, as Howard's project is The Elder Scroll IV: Oblivion.

The game has gone gold, finally finishing its epic journey in development. Even though it had been beset with almost a four-month delay, Oblivion will still be the first role-playing game to hit a next-gen console when it ships for the PC and Xbox 360 March 20. The fourth installment in the franchise was originally slated as a launch title for Microsoft's new console, before publisher 2K Games and Bethesda decided to delay it "to ensure the title meets gamers' high expectations."

The Elder Scrolls games are known for their large worlds, freedom of exploration, and first-person view, and Oblivion will be no different. Like in the rest of the games in the franchise (and just about any adventure game), the main character isn't some apple vendor or stablehand. Gamers will take control of a character who is burdened with saving the universe from an unspeakable evil (who actually will be spoken of many, many times).

Players can once again customize their character before letting him/her loose in the realm of Tamriel. From there they'll set forth on various main- or side-mission tasks, which range from the requisite clearing the dungeon/sewer of rats to the mandatory battles with the undead.

Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion is rated T for Teen and will retail for $59.99 on the Xbox 360 and $49.99 on the PC. For more information, check out GameSpot's recent hands-on with the game.

117 Comments

  • chrisdojo

    Posted Mar 6, 2006 5:14 am PT

    i'll pass. man, there aren't many games that i want to play that are coming up!

  • oo7sk8punk

    Posted Mar 5, 2006 11:47 pm PT

    i have 3 words, i will have it, and 1 more to top those off, forever

  • exclusiveburner

    Posted Mar 5, 2006 10:17 am PT

    well this seems like its going to be one of those games in everyone's top ten for years to come, without playing it i can tell u its in my top 5 already.....right next to Zelda Ocarnia Of Time and Socom 2...yea socom 2 was that good...as for the other 2 idk how about Goldeneye and Resident Evil 2....well maybe not resident evil 2 but i cant think of anything else right now

  • warriortyson

    Posted Mar 4, 2006 8:21 pm PT

    I wanna get a 360 and this in summer.

  • wokisan

    Posted Mar 4, 2006 7:14 pm PT

    Couldn't resist...had to preorder.

  • sarma100

    Posted Mar 4, 2006 9:59 am PT

    THIS GAME WILL BE BAD

  • teh_ghost

    Posted Mar 4, 2006 8:38 am PT

    16 more days woo hooo

    fianlylo the X360 is getting a killer RPG title. and seeing how good this game looks i can't wait.

  • Mouzz

    Posted Mar 4, 2006 6:56 am PT

    lets hope it doesn't fry my pc!

  • eyerok

    Posted Mar 4, 2006 1:38 am PT

    words cannot describe the feelin that I'm havin abt this game

  • speakenglish

    Posted Mar 3, 2006 7:22 pm PT

    oh so happy.. the 20th is too far away!
    ...i wonder if i'm going to make it to work that week...

  • boolow407

    Posted Mar 3, 2006 6:54 pm PT

    Uh-Oh....Another nail in Sony's coffin! Im not into RPg's,but, im gonna give this game a shot. Great to see MS releasing games other than FPS for the 360. Awesome. Completely awesome. This game alone looks like it will drive sales for the 360, which means even more a selection of games. Im in!!

  • Jedi_Osborn

    Posted Mar 3, 2006 5:08 pm PT

    can it be THAT good?? I saw a video last year and it wasn't that impressive....I mean I want it to be good...but idk

  • jnealg

    Posted Mar 3, 2006 4:20 pm PT

    heres hoping Bethesda doesnt f up the coding like the original morrowind and make it non playable. Ill just have to plop down my 60 quid to find out I guess and hope i dont get the dreaded dirty disc error on a pristine cd!

  • killyou060606

    Posted Mar 3, 2006 3:40 pm PT

    Berry cool ,i'll hopefully enjoy this game.

  • Necros_21

    Posted Mar 3, 2006 1:11 pm PT

    Yeah! At last!

    Greets to Beth from Hungary!

  • ditcumaya

    Posted Mar 3, 2006 10:57 am PT

    this baby will change RPG forever !!!!!!!!!

  • mrtweed2

    Posted Mar 3, 2006 10:11 am PT

    now, i have a reason to buy a 360...this and Gears of War, of course!

  • Flat_Line_____

    Posted Mar 3, 2006 9:58 am PT

    Already have it in my Q List on GameFly for meh 360 .....can't wait.

  • geckosprouch

    Posted Mar 3, 2006 9:06 am PT

    If Elder Scrolls IV on 360 looks this great, what will Elder Scrolls V look like?

  • Pfc_Meanstreet

    Posted Mar 3, 2006 9:04 am PT

    Oh boy, oh boy, oh boy!!!!

  • Legir

    Posted Mar 3, 2006 8:54 am PT

    $10 cheaper than xbox on pc and the capability for mods? sweet.

  • BullDogSquad

    Posted Mar 3, 2006 8:01 am PT

    Xbox 360 Rocks!!!

  • BullDogSquad

    Posted Mar 3, 2006 8:00 am PT

    Well im holding mine!!! I cant wait. The trailer on XBL was hardcore. Very Soon Now.

  • ufopuller

    Posted Mar 3, 2006 7:55 am PT

    Notice - I am not holding my breath

  • Zeke_Link

    Posted Mar 3, 2006 7:53 am PT

  • Thanos_of_MW

    Posted Mar 3, 2006 7:15 am PT

    Mmm...there I go to spend lots of late night sessions with the game, Like I did in Morrowind.

  • BornGamer

    Posted Mar 3, 2006 6:42 am PT

    Yay! Another Bethesda game where we get to watch a hundred NPCs walk around like spasticated robots on sticks! And now with added slide-walking technology (watch the videos... those NPCs must have ice on the soles of their shoes or something!)

    Just kidding, fanboys I'm sure Oblivion will live up to the massive, massive hype!

  • Talk2DaHand

    Posted Mar 3, 2006 4:56 am PT

    GO MICROSOFT! The 360 can now compete with Sony's line up of RPGs(Oblivion , Knigths of the Old Republic 3 , Fable 2 , Mass Effect and from the creator of Final Fantasy comes Blue Dragon and Lost Odyssey. COOL

  • vrak

    Posted Mar 3, 2006 4:46 am PT

    About time... for me to get a solid upgrade, I'd say. :/

  • Frozone6

    Posted Mar 3, 2006 4:26 am PT

    its weird that an rpg like this is doing such a great job at pulling people in to buying it, who ussually never play rpg's including me!! Its like this SICKK game has a black hole in Oblivion itself thats pulling people towards it. I can only see good things for this title....peace

  • Bent7

    Posted Mar 3, 2006 3:06 am PT

    ARRRRRRG YEEEEEEEEEESSSSSS!!! I'VE BEEN WAITING FOR MONTHS FOR THIS NEWS!!!!

  • nev70

    Posted Mar 3, 2006 3:03 am PT

    gr8 let me tell all you sony fanboys what im getting in march OBLIVION,FAR CRY (what doe thoose waves look like now!)and GRAW all in glorius HD! the next gen is NOW ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! !

  • darkxinos

    Posted Mar 3, 2006 3:02 am PT

    *Does a tripple backflip*

  • soulknight63133

    Posted Mar 3, 2006 2:45 am PT

    Great ,..there's goes my social life for the next 4-6 months...lol

  • plightstar

    Posted Mar 3, 2006 1:10 am PT

    OMFG!!!!! Its almost here!!!!!!!!!!

  • Igiss

    Posted Mar 3, 2006 1:05 am PT

    This game should be one of the best ever. Hopefully I could get it soon enough after release.

    And check my website. It's all about Oblivion.
    www.cyrodiil.net

  • CrispyLlama

    Posted Mar 3, 2006 12:39 am PT

    YESSSS! It's finally here!

  • ewjim

    Posted Mar 3, 2006 12:07 am PT

    Can't wait to see it on PC, if it will run there LOL!

  • scrapp_dogg

    Posted Mar 2, 2006 11:42 pm PT

    Iv'e been waiting for ever for this game, but i gotta wait a bit longer.

    It'll be good though because its a launch title for the xbox 360 and ive pre ordered it

  • Optimusv2

    Posted Mar 2, 2006 10:53 pm PT

    I'm lucky to have a x1900xtx and the 360, but i'm surely getting the 360 version of the game.

  • Frogman929

    Posted Mar 2, 2006 10:47 pm PT

    YESSSSS!!!!!!!!!!!!!
    Finally, i cant wait dudes.

  • dru26

    Posted Mar 2, 2006 10:34 pm PT

    March Madness kicks ass.

  • NintenDOGS6625

    Posted Mar 2, 2006 10:22 pm PT

    good cause i need another PC game to keep me away from my homework *rolls eye*

    i hope my OC'ed 6800 can handle it with some eye candy turned on!

  • andrewtyen

    Posted Mar 2, 2006 9:45 pm PT

    good news

  • GreyFoxV1

    Posted Mar 2, 2006 9:29 pm PT

    Cant wait to stab me a unicorn!

  • Xcelerate

    Posted Mar 2, 2006 9:11 pm PT

    Woooooooooooooo!!! I'm gettin' it the day it comes out.

  • maynard420

    Posted Mar 2, 2006 9:00 pm PT

    This is great for all you 360 owners. I loved Daggerfall and Morrowind so I can just imagine how awesome this game is going to be. Sadly, because of financial situations and low numbers of 360's in my area, I won't be able to play this one for awhile. I hope the game is everything you want it to be.

  • maynard420

    Posted Mar 2, 2006 8:58 pm PT

    This is great for all you 360 owners. I loved Daggerfall and Morrowind so I can just imagine how awesome this game is going to be. Sadly, because of financial situations and low numbers of 360's in my area, I won't be able to play this one for awhile. I hope the game is everything you want it to be.

  • Go0pynose

    Posted Mar 2, 2006 8:44 pm PT

    I never played Morrowind for more than 2 monthes but for some weird reason i'm getting a sudden urge to buy this game for my pc. hell i dont even play rpgs wtf? great.......now ill buy this game and my social will drop..................DROP!

  • bossjimbob

    Posted Mar 2, 2006 8:37 pm PT

    Looks like I'll have to do some shopping before March 20th. I'll need a month's supply of beer and chips to hold me over while I dig into Oblivion.

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