The former president of Blizzard believes that the remaster of Oblivion cannot compete with games like Elden Ring

The recent release of The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered has unleashed a wave of excitement among video game fans, who can relive this classic RPG from Bethesda with the advanced technology of Unreal Engine 5 and improvements in its gameplay. In just a few hours after its launch, the game has surpassed the barrier of 180,000 users on Steam, suggesting that Bethesda’s decision to remaster classic titles has been well received by the community.

Elden Ring is unbeatable

However, not everyone shares this optimism. Mike Ybarra, former president of Blizzard, has expressed his skepticism regarding these remasterings. In a recent post on Twitter, Ybarra argued that remastered games from 20 years ago cannot compete with modern works, such as Elden Ring. “What was once fantastic, now remastered, will never be able to compete with modern masterpieces like Elden Ring,” he stated, pointing out that the quality of current games has raised players’ expectations.

The debate about nostalgia in video games has also been a central point in Ybarra’s statements. He believes that the saturation of remasters has limited nostalgia, suggesting that players are looking for something new and fresh instead of revisiting old experiences. This view, although controversial, raises questions about the future of remasters and the continuity of classic franchises.

Despite the criticism, many players are enjoying what Oblivion Remastered has to offer. However, among the criticisms, it has been pointed out that the remaster has broken Bethesda’s tradition by omitting features that should already be standard, such as various options in Photo Mode, which has sparked further debate about the quality and finish of the final product.

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