Bethesda's Oblivion Remastered Pricing Sparks Debate, Highlights Nintendo Switch 2 Costs

The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered has ignited discussions about Nintendo’s Switch 2 game pricing, with fans suggesting the Mario maker could take cues from Bethesda’s approach to pricing video games.

Developed by Virtuos using Unreal Engine 5, Oblivion Remastered boasts numerous visual and gameplay enhancements. It delivers 4K resolution at 60 frames per second, alongside revamped leveling systems, character creation, combat animations, and in-game menus. New dialogue, an improved third-person perspective, and advanced lip sync technology further elevate the experience. Fans are so impressed that some argue it feels more like a remake than a remaster. Bethesda, however, has clarified its decision to label it a remaster.

Priced at $50, the base game includes all original DLC, offering significant value that many feel overshadows Nintendo’s Switch 2 game pricing.

In contrast, The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition is priced at $70, while The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom - Nintendo Switch 2 costs $80. Existing owners of the original Switch versions can upgrade for $10, and Nintendo Switch Online subscribers get the upgrade free. Still, the standalone $80 price for several Switch 2 titles, including Tears of the Kingdom, has fueled online criticism.

The pricing gap widens with Zelda. IGN confirmed that Breath of the Wild’s Switch 2 Edition excludes the Expansion Pass, requiring an extra $20 for DLC access if not already owned.

The Switch 2 Edition of Breath of the Wild offers enhanced visuals, improved performance, achievements, and support for the new "Zelda Notes" feature in the Nintendo Switch Online app. However, original Switch owners must upgrade to the Switch 2 Edition to access these additions.

For those without the game, the Switch 2 Edition of Breath of the Wild costs $70—$10 more than its original price. Without the DLC Expansion Pass, the total cost for the full experience reaches $90.

Spending $90 on a 2017 Wii U title stings for many, especially when Mario Kart World also retails at $80 and the Nintendo Switch 2 console is priced at $450.

Oblivion Remastered, priced at $50 with all DLC included and hailed by some as remake-quality, casts Nintendo’s pricing in a harsh light.

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 sees this and thinks, ‘They could’ve charged $30 more,’" quipped redditor Cultural_Writing2999. "Hard to learn lessons when the cash keeps rolling in," added geldonyetich.

Nitendo can learn from Bethesda
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This sentiment reflects the view that Nintendo’s Switch 2 pricing stems from confidence in consumer demand. Dr. Serkan Toto, CEO of Kantan Games, told IGN: “Nintendo sets these prices because they believe fans will pay.”

Explore our detailed guide to Oblivion Remastered, featuring an interactive map, full walkthroughs for the main quest and guild missions, character-building tips, beginner’s advice, PC cheat codes, and more.

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