The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered vs Where Winds Meet

• Perspective: First-Person, Third-Person
• Setting: Cyrodiil, Tamriel
• Platforms: PC, Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, Game Pass
• Included DLC: All original add-ons, including Shivering Isles
• Unique Feature: Hybrid engine approach, combining an Unreal Engine 5 visual layer with the original Gamebryo core for authentic gameplay.

• Perspective: Third-Person
• Multiplayer: Online Co-op and PvP
• Setting: 10th Century China
• Platforms: PC, PlayStation 5
• Unique Feature: An unprecedented Wuxia sandbox RPG offering complete freedom to choose your role, from a martial arts hero to a non-combatant professional, in a massive, reactive open world.

• Quest-Specific Followers: The game retains the original's approach to companions, where followers are temporary and tied to specific quests (e.g., Knights of the Nine). A permanent companion system was not added.
  Various (Human, Orc, etc.)

• Daedric Artifacts: Earned by completing quests for the 15 Daedric Princes. Each artifact is a unique and powerful item with special enchantments.
• Ayleid Statues: Hidden statues found within the many Ayleid ruins scattered across Cyrodiil. Collecting them all results in a significant reward.
• Skill Books: Books found throughout the world that grant a free level-up to a specific skill when read for the first time.

• Kung Fu Manuals: Hidden scrolls and texts that teach the player entirely new schools of martial arts and mystical abilities.
• Legendary Weapons: Unique weapons with special properties, obtained by defeating world bosses or completing difficult, hidden quests.

• High Fantasy
• Hero's Journey
• Demonic Invasion
• Open World Exploration
• Political Intrigue
• Good vs. Evil

• Wuxia
• Chinese History
• Open World
• Sandbox
• Martial Arts
• Player Choice
• Action RPG
• Mythology

• Blade: Swords, Daggers, Katanas
  One-handed and two-handed bladed weapons. Remastered with high-quality models and textures.
• Blunt: Maces, Warhammers, Axes
  Heavy-hitting weapons that are effective against skeletons and heavily armored foes.
• Bow: Bows and Arrows
  Ranged physical combat. Features modernized archery mechanics for a better feel.
• Magic Staffs: Destruction, Conjuration, etc.
  Staves that allow non-magic users to cast powerful spells without using their own Magicka.

• Swords: Melee
  The quintessential weapon for a sword master, offering a balance of speed and power.
• Spears & Glaives: Melee
  Long-reaching polearms for controlling distance and fighting multiple enemies.
• Fans & Umbrellas: Melee
  Unconventional Wuxia weapons that blend elegance with deadly, swift attacks.
• Dual Blades: Melee
  Fast and agile weapons for a relentless, combo-heavy playstyle.
• Bows: Ranged
  Used for long-range combat and hunting.
• Unarmed (Kung Fu): Melee
  Players can learn and master various schools of Kung Fu to fight effectively without weapons.

• Light Armor: Includes Leather, Elven, Glass, and other sets. Offers less protection but allows for faster movement and less stamina drain.
• Heavy Armor: Includes Iron, Steel, Dwarven, Orcish, Ebony, and Daedric sets. Offers maximum protection at the cost of movement speed and weight.
• Shields: Used for blocking. Can be either Light or Heavy Armor. Features enhanced blocking and staggering mechanics.

• Common Clothing: Various sets of non-protective clothing like robes, shirts, pants, and shoes, used for aesthetic purposes or for characters who do not wear armor.
• Enchanted Robes & Jewelry: Clothing and accessories (rings, amulets) that provide magical enchantments, such as Fortify Magicka or Resist Magic. Features high-resolution models for these items.

• Functional & Cosmetic Attire: Players can equip a wide variety of clothing and armor sets that reflect their chosen profession and status. Options range from the simple robes of a doctor to the ornate armor of a sect leader.

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 exceptionally freeform. Players learn hidden schools of Kung Fu (like Taichi and Lion's Roar) through exploration and joining martial sects. There is no fixed class; instead, players build a personal combat philosophy by mixing and matching weapon techniques and mystical 'Qigong' powers. Players can also level up non-combat professions like medicine, blacksmithing, and trading.

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.

The game features a massive, seamless open world covering over 20 distinct regions of ancient China. The world is built on the proprietary 'Messiah' engine and includes ancient imperial cities, bamboo forests, and snowy mountains, all influenced by dynamic weather and seasons.

• The Hero of Kvatch: Playable Protagonist
  The player's custom character. A prisoner who becomes embroiled in the Oblivion Crisis and is eventually named the champion of Cyrodiil.
• Martin Septim: Primary NPC
  The last surviving heir to the Septim throne, initially living as a priest in the city of Kvatch. Voiced by Sean Bean in the original.
• Mehrunes Dagon: Primary Antagonist
  The Daedric Prince of Destruction, Change, and Ambition. His goal is to merge his realm of Oblivion with Tamriel, destroying the mortal world.
• Sheogorath: Key Character (Shivering Isles)
  The charismatic and dangerously unpredictable Daedric Prince of Madness, who rules over the Shivering Isles and tasks the player with stopping the Greymarch.

• Main Quest
  Find Martin Septim, protect him, recover the Amulet of Kings, and stop Mehrunes Dagon's invasion by closing the gates to Oblivion.
• Guild Questlines
  Rise through the ranks of the various guilds: The Fighters Guild, The Mages Guild, The Thieves Guild, and the Dark Brotherhood. Each has its own extensive and unique story.
• Daedric Shrine Quests
  Locate the hidden shrines to the 15 Daedric Princes and complete their often bizarre and morally ambiguous tasks to earn powerful Daedric Artifacts.

• Main Story Quests
  A cinematic campaign that follows the protagonist's journey of self-discovery, which can be altered by player choices and faction allegiances.
• Side Quests (Hidden Tales)
  A vast number of optional, dynamic quests with multiple outcomes that can ripple through the world, affecting NPCs and even entire regions.
• Professions
  A full gameplay loop dedicated to non-combat roles. Players can build a career as a doctor, merchant, artisan, etc., with its own unique objectives and rewards.

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.

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.

• Q: When was The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered released?
  A: It was released on April 22, 2025.
• Q: What platforms is the remaster on?
  A: It is available on PC (Steam), Xbox Series X|S (including Game Pass), and PlayStation 5.
• Q: Is this a full remake or a remaster?
  A: It is a comprehensive remaster. It uses the original game's foundation and code (Gamebryo engine) but features a complete visual overhaul using Unreal Engine 5, along with significant gameplay and quality-of-life updates.
• Q: Does the remaster include the DLC?
  A: Yes, it is a complete package that includes all original DLC, most notably the 'Knights of the Nine' and 'Shivering Isles' expansions.

• Q: What is Where Winds Meet?
  A: It is an open-world Wuxia action RPG set in 10th-century China. It is known for its incredible player freedom, allowing you to be a warrior, a doctor, a merchant, or anything in between in a massive sandbox.
• Q: Is it an MMO?
  A: It is a single-player focused RPG with seamless multiplayer integration. You can play the entire story solo, but can also engage in co-op and PvP with other players in the shared world.
• Q: What does 'Wuxia' mean?
  A: Wuxia is a genre of Chinese fiction centered on martial artists in ancient China. It's characterized by chivalry, spectacular martial arts, and often mystical elements, similar to the fantasy of knights and wizards in the West.
• Q: How free am I to choose my path?
  A: The game's core design is built around freedom. You are not forced into combat. You can choose to pursue a life as a non-combatant professional, such as a doctor who heals NPCs or an architect who builds for others, and still have a full gameplay experience.

• OFFICIAL PC SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS from the game's release on Steam (April 2025). These specifications reflect the demands of the Unreal Engine 5 graphical overhaul layered on top of the original game's core logic.
• Laptop Performance Note: Laptop models of the listed desktop GPUs require comparable performance, which is heavily dependent on the laptop's TGP (Total Graphics Power) and cooling solution. A modern gaming laptop that meets or exceeds these specifications is recommended.
• Laptop Consideration: G P U T G P: Sufficient TGP is essential for laptop GPUs to match the performance of their desktop counterparts and maintain stable framerates.
• Laptop Consideration: Cooling Thermals: Effective cooling is crucial to prevent performance throttling during long gameplay sessions in the detailed open world.
• Laptop Consideration: C P U Power Limits: A strong CPU is needed for handling the complex Radiant AI, physics, and maintaining performance in busy cities or large battles.
• Laptop Consideration: M U X Switch Optimus: Recommended for bypassing the integrated GPU to reduce latency and maximize performance in first-person combat.
• Optimization Detail: Upscaling Tech: The game includes support for NVIDIA DLSS, AMD FSR, and Intel XeSS, allowing players to achieve higher framerates at demanding resolutions.
• Optimization Detail: Key Settings Impact: Shadow Quality, Texture Quality, God Rays, Foliage Density, and View Distance are the most performance-intensive settings.
• Game Name: The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered

• OFFICIAL AND EXTRAPOLATED SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS for Where Winds Meet. This information is based on the official PC specifications from developer Everstone Studio, adapted to the requested JSON structure. As a visually ambitious open-world Wuxia RPG, the requirements are significant, especially for higher settings. Laptop and future-generation GPU listings are extrapolated based on performance benchmarks.
• Laptop Performance Note: Laptop versions of the listed desktop GPUs require comparable performance, which is highly dependent on the laptop's TGP (Total Graphics Power) and thermal design. For a demanding open-world game like Where Winds Meet, a laptop with a high-TGP GPU and an excellent cooling system is crucial for a stable and immersive experience.
• Laptop Consideration: G P U T G P: A high TGP is essential to prevent GPU throttling and maintain a consistent framerate while rendering the detailed, expansive environments and fast-paced combat.
• Laptop Consideration: Cooling Thermals: The game's proprietary Messiah Engine can heavily tax both the CPU and GPU. A robust cooling system is necessary to prevent thermal throttling during long gameplay sessions and in graphically dense areas.
• Laptop Consideration: C P U Power Limits: A strong CPU with good power delivery is important for handling the game's seamless world, physics, and complex AI systems without creating a bottleneck for the GPU.
• Laptop Consideration: M U X Switch Optimus: A MUX switch or NVIDIA Advanced Optimus is highly recommended to minimize system latency and ensure the smoothest possible gameplay experience, which is important for the game's fluid, martial arts-based combat.
• Optimization Detail: Upscaling Tech: As a modern, graphically intensive title, the game is expected to support the latest versions of NVIDIA DLSS and AMD FSR to help achieve higher framerates, especially at 1440p and 4K resolutions.
• Optimization Detail: Key Settings Impact: Performance will be heavily impacted by settings related to the game's proprietary engine, such as advanced lighting, shadow quality, and draw distance. The game's complex physics and environmental interactivity will also be demanding.
• Game Name: Where Winds Meet

• Upscaling Tech: The game includes support for NVIDIA DLSS, AMD FSR, and Intel XeSS, allowing players to achieve higher framerates at demanding resolutions.
• Key Settings Impact: Shadow Quality, Texture Quality, God Rays, Foliage Density, and View Distance are the most performance-intensive settings.

• Upscaling Tech: As a modern, graphically intensive title, the game is expected to support the latest versions of NVIDIA DLSS and AMD FSR to help achieve higher framerates, especially at 1440p and 4K resolutions.
• Key Settings Impact: Performance will be heavily impacted by settings related to the game's proprietary engine, such as advanced lighting, shadow quality, and draw distance. The game's complex physics and environmental interactivity will also be demanding.

• G P U T G P: Sufficient TGP is essential for laptop GPUs to match the performance of their desktop counterparts and maintain stable framerates.
• Cooling Thermals: Effective cooling is crucial to prevent performance throttling during long gameplay sessions in the detailed open world.
• C P U Power Limits: A strong CPU is needed for handling the complex Radiant AI, physics, and maintaining performance in busy cities or large battles.
• M U X Switch Optimus: Recommended for bypassing the integrated GPU to reduce latency and maximize performance in first-person combat.

• G P U T G P: A high TGP is essential to prevent GPU throttling and maintain a consistent framerate while rendering the detailed, expansive environments and fast-paced combat.
• Cooling Thermals: The game's proprietary Messiah Engine can heavily tax both the CPU and GPU. A robust cooling system is necessary to prevent thermal throttling during long gameplay sessions and in graphically dense areas.
• C P U Power Limits: A strong CPU with good power delivery is important for handling the game's seamless world, physics, and complex AI systems without creating a bottleneck for the GPU.
• M U X Switch Optimus: A MUX switch or NVIDIA Advanced Optimus is highly recommended to minimize system latency and ensure the smoothest possible gameplay experience, which is important for the game's fluid, martial arts-based combat.