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The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered vs Far Cry New Dawn
info General Information | |
Release Date | |
Apr 22, 2025 | Feb 15, 2019 |
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Bethesda Game Studios, Virtuos | Ubisoft Montreal, Ubisoft Kyiv, Ubisoft Shanghai |
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Bethesda Softworks | Ubisoft |
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Action RPG, Open World, Fantasy | Action-Adventure, Open World, First-Person Shooter, Post-Apocalyptic, RPG-lite |
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Unreal Engine 5 (Graphics), Gamebryo (Core Logic) | Dunia Engine (Modified CryEngine) |
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Content Rating | |
M (Mature 17+) | Mature 17+ |
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4.0 / 5.0 | 3.7 / 5.0 |
Current Price (USD) | |
$49.99 | $39.99 |
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The remaster features a reworked progression system. While the 21 classic skills return, the controversial level-scaling of the original has been redesigned to be more akin to Skyrim's system, where the world has a mix of static-level and level-scaled enemies. This provides a more balanced difficulty curve. The core mechanic of improving your seven chosen Major Skills to level up remains. |
Progression is heavily tied to upgrading the Prosperity home base. Facilities like the Weapons Workbench, Garage, Training Camp, Infirmary, Explosives Lab, Healing Garden, and Cartography office can be upgraded using Ethanol, unlocking higher-tier weapon/vehicle crafting, increased health, stronger companions, faster fast travel, and revealed map locations. Players earn Perk Points from challenges, Treasure Hunts, and leveling up to unlock abilities in categories like Brawler, Covert, Survivor, and specific companion-enhancing perks. Crafting materials are diverse (Components, Duct Tape, Gears, Springs, Titanium, Carbon Fiber, Circuit Boards) and tiered, corresponding to weapon/vehicle ranks. |
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World & Level Design | |
The game world is a remastered version of Cyrodiil from the original game, a 16 square mile (41 km²) map. It features diverse regions, including the Great Forest, the swamps of Blackwood, the snowy Jerall Mountains, the Gold Coast, and the Nibenay Valley, all surrounding the massive Imperial City at its center. |
Hope County's map is a condensed and significantly altered version of Far Cry 5's, reflecting 17 years of post-nuclear transformation. Familiar landmarks are often overgrown or repurposed. Key areas include Prosperity (home base), Highwaymen outposts, and New Eden's territory. A major addition is 'Expeditions,' which take players to self-contained, off-map locations across the USA, such as a crashed I.S.S. space station in Louisiana, Alcatraz Island, a Navajo Bridge in Arizona, a Florida amusement park, and a government plane wreck. These offer unique environments and high-value resources. |
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N/A | The primary multiplayer offering is two-player online co-op for the main campaign and Expeditions. Players can tackle missions, explore the world, and fight the Highwaymen together. Co-op enhances tactical options and allows for reviving downed partners. There is no competitive multiplayer mode or a map editor like Far Cry Arcade from Far Cry 5. |
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Available Editions | |
The game is available in a Standard Edition and a Digital Deluxe Edition. The Deluxe Edition includes the base game and all DLC, plus new exclusive quests that reward players with Akatosh and Mehrunes Dagon themed armor and weapon sets, a digital artbook, and the official soundtrack. |
Available in Standard Edition and Deluxe Edition. The Deluxe Edition included the Knight Pack (SVD Claymore variant and sidecar motorcycle skin), the Hurk Legacy Pack (Hurkling outfit, Hurk's Wrath M249 variant, and Hurk Legacy off-road vehicle skin), and the Retro Sci-Fi M133M shotgun skin and RAT4 rocket launcher skin. Pre-order bonuses often included a unique Unicorn Trike skin. |
Post-Launch Content / DLC | |
The base remaster includes all original DLC. The major expansions are Knights of the Nine and Shivering Isles. It also includes the smaller add-ons: Fighter's Stronghold, Spell Tomes, Vile Lair, Mehrune's Razor, The Thieves Den, Wizard's Tower, The Orrery, and the Horse Armor Pack. |
Post-launch support for Far Cry New Dawn was minimal compared to mainline titles. It primarily consisted of cosmetic item packs available for purchase (e.g., weapon skins, outfits) and some free Ubisoft Club rewards. No major narrative DLC expansions were released, as the game itself is a spin-off sequel. |
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Graphics & Visual Fidelity | |
N/A | Built on the Dunia Engine, New Dawn showcases a striking 'superbloom' post-apocalyptic aesthetic. Hope County is transformed with vibrant, almost alien-looking flora, vivid colors, and unique atmospheric effects like auroras. This contrasts sharply with Far Cry 5's pre-collapse realism. Environmental storytelling is strong, with remnants of the old world overgrown or repurposed by survivors and the Highwaymen. Character models and weapon designs reflect the scavenged, makeshift theme. |
Audio & Soundtrack | |
N/A | The original score by Tyler Bates and John Swihart captures the dual nature of the world – hopeful rebuilding mixed with brutal survival. Licensed tracks, often with a retro or folk vibe, feature on in-game radios. The Highwaymen have their own distinct, aggressive musical themes and radio broadcasts, contributing to their menacing presence. Sound design emphasizes the makeshift nature of weapons (clanky, jury-rigged) and the vibrant but dangerous wildlife. |
User Interface (UI/UX) | |
N/A | The UI retains Far Cry's first-person HUD elements (compass, ammo, health) but with a distinct 'DIY' post-apocalyptic aesthetic. Health is represented by segmented bars that regenerate up to the last full segment. Enemy health bars and rank indicators are more prominent due to the RPG-lite tiered system. Crafting and upgrade menus are frequently accessed and crucial for progression. |
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N/A | Far Cry New Dawn inherits many accessibility features from Far Cry 5, including customizable controls (key remapping, sensitivity), aim assist options, adjustable difficulty levels (Easy, Normal, Hard), and extensive subtitle customization (size, background opacity, speaker names). Colorblind modes are also available. |
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settings_applications System Requirements | |
1080p (Full HD) - Minimum (Targets 1080p, Low/Medium settings, ~30-60 FPS) (Low/Medium Preset, 1080p resolution.) CPU: The official minimum CPU required to play the game. CPU (Laptop): Estimated laptop CPUs for minimum playability. GPU: Official minimum desktop GPU. Requires 8GB VRAM. GPU (Laptop): A mid-range gaming laptop GPU from the last few generations is needed for minimum settings. RAM: 16GB RAM is the official minimum requirement. Storage: An SSD is mandatory. | |
memoryCPU: AMD Ryzen 5 2600X or Intel Core i7-6800K developer_boardGPU: AMD Radeon RX 5700 or NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 Ti laptop_macCPU (L): Intel Core i7-9750H / AMD Ryzen 5 4600H equivalent or better. laptop_windowsGPU (L): NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Mobile (6GB), RTX 3050 Ti Laptop GPU (4GB). layersRAM: 16 GB saveStorage (Tier): 125 GB SSD | — |
1080p (Full HD) - Recommended (1080p ~60 FPS, High Preset) (High Preset) CPU: Recommended desktop CPU for 1080p at 60 FPS. CPU (Laptop): Estimated mid-range laptop CPUs for smoother 1080p gameplay. GPU: Recommended desktop GPU for 1080p at 60 FPS. GPU (Laptop): Estimated performance-focused laptop GPUs for recommended 1080p. RAM: Recommended RAM for smoother performance (16GB beneficial for higher settings/resolutions and modern systems). Storage: SSD strongly recommended. | |
— | memoryCPU: Intel Core i7-4790 @ 3.6 GHz or AMD Ryzen 5 1600 @ 3.2 GHz or equivalent developer_boardGPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 (4GB) or AMD Radeon R9 290X (4GB) or NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 (3GB/6GB) or AMD Radeon RX 480 (4GB) laptop_macCPU (L): Intel Core i7-6700HQ / AMD Ryzen 5 2500U equivalent or better. **Modern laptop CPUs like Intel Core i5 11th gen+ / AMD Ryzen 5 5000 series+ are recommended for consistent performance with newer GPUs.** laptop_windowsGPU (L): NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 Mobile (3GB/6GB) / AMD Radeon RX 570 Mobile equivalent or better. **Modern laptop GPUs like the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050/3050 Ti Mobile, RTX 4050 Mobile, and above will comfortably achieve 1080p High/Ultra settings at high framerates (60 FPS++). An RTX 3060 Mobile or RTX 4060 Mobile will provide an exceptional 1080p Ultra experience.** layersRAM: 8 GB saveStorage (Tier): 30 GB HDD (SSD Recommended) |
1080p (Full HD) - Minimum (720p ~30 FPS, Low Preset) (Low Preset) CPU: Minimum desktop CPU for 720p at 30 FPS. CPU (Laptop): Estimated laptop CPU equivalent for minimum performance. Modern entry-level laptop CPUs (e.g., Intel Core i3 11th gen+, AMD Ryzen 3 4000 series+) will exceed this. GPU: Minimum desktop GPU for 720p at 30 FPS. GPU (Laptop): Estimated laptop GPUs for minimum performance targets. Modern entry-level dedicated GPUs will be significantly better. RAM: Minimum RAM requirement. Storage: HDD is minimum. | |
— | memoryCPU: Intel Core i5-2400 @ 3.1 GHz or AMD FX-6350 @ 3.9 GHz or equivalent developer_boardGPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 670 (2GB) or AMD Radeon R9 270X (2GB) or equivalent laptop_macCPU (L): Intel Core i5-4210H / AMD A10-7800 equivalent or better laptop_windowsGPU (L): NVIDIA GeForce GTX 860M (2GB) / GTX 950M (2GB) / AMD Radeon R9 M280X equivalent or better. **An NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile (even low TGP) or RTX 4050 Mobile will easily surpass this for 1080p Low/Medium and achieve high framerates.** layersRAM: 8 GB saveStorage (Tier): 30 GB HDD |
1440p (QHD/2K) - Recommended (Targets 1440p, High settings, ~60 FPS) (High Preset, 1440p resolution, aiming for 60 FPS.) CPU: The official recommended desktop CPU for a smooth 1440p experience. CPU (Laptop): High-performance laptop CPUs are recommended for this tier. GPU: Official recommended desktop GPU for 1440p High settings. Requires 8GB+ VRAM. GPU (Laptop): A powerful laptop GPU with sufficient TGP is needed for a high-quality 1440p experience. RAM: 32GB RAM is officially recommended for optimal performance, especially at higher settings. Storage: A fast NVMe SSD is recommended for this tier to minimize loading. | |
memoryCPU: AMD Ryzen 5 3600X or Intel Core i5-10600K developer_boardGPU: AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT or NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 laptop_macCPU (L): Intel Core i7-11800H / AMD Ryzen 7 5800H equivalent or better. laptop_windowsGPU (L): NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU (8GB), RTX 4060 Laptop GPU (8GB). layersRAM: 32 GB saveStorage (Tier): 125 GB NVMe SSD | — |
1440p (QHD/2K) - High (1440p ~60 FPS, High/Ultra Preset) (High/Ultra Preset) CPU: Desktop CPU for 1440p at 60 FPS. CPU (Laptop): Estimated high-end laptop CPUs suitable for 1440p. GPU: Desktop GPU for 1440p at 60 FPS. GPU (Laptop): Estimated performance laptop GPUs for 1440p. RAM: 16GB RAM recommended. Storage: SSD recommended. | |
— | memoryCPU: Intel Core i7-6700K @ 4.0 GHz or AMD Ryzen 7 1700X @ 3.4 GHz or equivalent developer_boardGPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 (8GB) or AMD RX Vega 56 (8GB) laptop_macCPU (L): Intel Core i7-7700HQ / AMD Ryzen 7 3750H equivalent or better. **Modern laptop CPUs like Intel Core i7 11th gen+ / AMD Ryzen 7 5000 series+ are recommended.** laptop_windowsGPU (L): NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 Mobile (8GB) / RTX 2060 Mobile (6GB) / AMD Radeon RX 5700M equivalent or better. **NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile, RTX 4060 Mobile, and above will provide excellent performance at 1440p High/Ultra settings (60 FPS+). An RTX 3070 Mobile or RTX 4070 Mobile will deliver a very smooth 1440p Ultra experience.** layersRAM: 16 GB saveStorage (Tier): 30 GB SSD. |
2160p (UHD/4K) - 4K High Settings (Targets 2160p/4K, High settings, ~60 FPS) (High Preset, 2160p (4K) resolution, aiming for 60 FPS (likely requires upscaling tech like DLSS/FSR in Performance mode).) CPU: A high-end CPU is recommended to avoid bottlenecks when targeting 4K/60FPS. CPU (Laptop): A top-tier laptop CPU is necessary to pair with a flagship mobile GPU for 4K. GPU: A high-end desktop GPU is essential for a playable native 4K experience, with upscaling recommended for a stable 60 FPS. GPU (Laptop): Only the highest-end laptop GPUs are capable of running the game at 4K with acceptable framerates. RAM: 32GB RAM is strongly recommended for a smooth 4K experience. Storage: A fast NVMe SSD is essential for the best 4K gaming experience. | |
memoryCPU: AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D or Intel Core i7-12700K developer_boardGPU: AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT or NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti laptop_macCPU (L): Intel Core i9-12900HX / AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX or newer. laptop_windowsGPU (L): NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop GPU (12GB) or RTX 4090 Laptop GPU (16GB). layersRAM: 32 GB saveStorage (Tier): 125 GB NVMe SSD | — |
2160p (UHD/4K) - Ultra 4K (~30-60 FPS, High/Ultra Preset) (High/Ultra Preset) CPU: Desktop CPU recommendation for 4K. CPU (Laptop): Estimated top-tier laptop CPUs for 4K, GPU is primary factor. GPU: Original desktop GPU recommendation for 4K/60 often involved multi-GPU. A single powerful card is the modern approach. GPU (Laptop): Estimated highest-end laptop GPUs (for the era) needed for 4K. Modern high-end laptop GPUs offer significantly better 4K performance. RAM: 16GB RAM required, 32GB can offer smoother experience on modern 4K systems. Storage: SSD required. | |
— | memoryCPU: Intel Core i7-6700K @ 4.0 GHz or AMD Ryzen 7 1700X @ 3.4 GHz or equivalent (or newer) developer_boardGPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 SLI / NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SLI or AMD RX Vega 56 CFX (Official 4K60 targets often listed SLI/CFX for older games, a single powerful modern card is better). A single GTX 1080 Ti / RTX 2080 was more realistic for single card 4K/High. laptop_macCPU (L): Intel Core i7-8750H / AMD Ryzen 7 4800H equivalent or better. **Modern high-performance laptop CPUs (Intel Core i7/i9 HX-series, AMD Ryzen 7/9 HS/HX-series) are recommended for 4K gaming.** laptop_windowsGPU (L): NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Mobile (8GB). **NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile (High TGP), RTX 4070 Mobile, and higher (e.g., RTX 3080/Ti Mobile, RTX 4080/4090 Mobile) will comfortably run the game at 4K with High/Ultra settings, often achieving 60 FPS or more. An RTX 3060 Mobile (High TGP) or RTX 4060 Mobile can achieve playable 4K at adjusted settings.** layersRAM: 16 GB saveStorage (Tier): 30 GB SSD. |
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Spec: 125 GB available space (SSD Required) Note: An SSD is mandatory for the game to function correctly, ensuring fast loading of the seamless open world and high-resolution assets. Type: SSD | Spec: 30 GB available space (SSD Recommended). Note: SSD is strongly recommended for faster load times, especially with frequent travel between Hope County and Expedition locations. Type: SSD |
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Spec: Windows 10/11 64-bit Explanation: A modern 64-bit operating system is required. | Spec: Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8.1, Windows 10 (64-bit versions only) Explanation: Only 64-bit Windows 7 or newer is supported. Windows 10/11 64-bit recommended for modern hardware. |
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Spec: DirectX 12 Explanation: DirectX 12 is required for the advanced rendering features used in the remaster's Unreal Engine 5 visual layer. | Spec: DirectX 11 Explanation: DirectX 11 is required. |
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