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The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered is not just a visual overhaul; it’s a glorious return to one of gaming’s most whimsical, secret-filled open worlds. From hilarious NPCs to hidden mythical creatures, Oblivion has always been packed with surprises—and the Remastered edition ensures these quirky, nostalgic moments are preserved, with a few new ones added for eagle-eyed players.
Whether you’re exploring Cyrodiil for the first time or revisiting after years, hunting down these easter eggs offers a delightful layer of discovery. Here’s a comprehensive guide to some of the best hidden secrets and Easter eggs you can find!
‘The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion’ Classic Secrets and Easter Eggs
These timeless secrets have been faithfully carried over into the remaster, ready to charm new players and veterans alike:
1. The Adoring Fan
After becoming Grand Champion in the Arena, a gleeful Bosmer (Wood Elf) begins following you around endlessly, praising you in a hilariously annoying fashion. His over-the-top devotion became one of Oblivion’s most iconic jokes.
2. The Unicorn of Harcane Grove
Hidden deep within Harcane Grove is a lone unicorn guarded fiercely by Minotaurs. If you manage to tame it, the unicorn serves as a majestic, though slightly temperamental, mount.
3. M’aiq the Liar
A returning joke from Morrowind and a staple in later Elder Scrolls games, M’aiq shares bizarre half-truths and meta-commentary about game development if you track him down wandering the fields near Bruma.
4. The Nirnroot Hunt
At first glance, Nirnroot seems like just another collectable plant. But the detailed side quest dedicated to it highlights Bethesda’s love for hiding multi-layered surprises even behind simple mechanics.
5. The Hidden Shrine of Sheogorath
In the Madness of Sheogorath questline, players encounter absurd scenarios, including an entire town cursed with eternal madness, showcasing Oblivion’s love for surreal, self-aware storytelling.
6. The Floating Paintbrush
In the Bruma Mages Guild, you can find a floating paintbrush suspended mid-air, defying gravity. It’s a charming nod to in-game physics quirks and a possible hint at magical accidents.
7. Fourth Era References
Though Skyrim hadn’t released yet, there are books in Oblivion mentioning future political tensions and the rise of the Fourth Era, hinting at events that would later unfold.
8. An Unexpected Voyage
Board a ship and find yourself entangled in a plot resembling an action movie, where you must impersonate a cook to save the crew. It’s a hilarious tonal shift and an open homage to pop culture.
9. Hidden “Developer Room”
Using console commands, players can access a “Testing Hall” filled with every item, weapon, and armor piece in the game. Although it’s meant for developers, it became a playground for curious players.
10. Creepy Hidden “Plague House”
In the Imperial City Waterfront District, there’s an abandoned shack that, upon inspection, contains strange clues like skeletal remains and bloodstains, hinting at an untold dark story.
New Easter Eggs in ‘The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered’
The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered didn’t stop at a visual facelift—it added subtle surprises to reward long-time fans:
1. View of Skyrim’s Throat of the World
From Cyrodiil’s northern mountains, players can now faintly see the peak of the Throat of the World in the distance, a lovely nod to the future events of Skyrim.
2. Star Wars Reference
Hidden in a volcanic region, players can stumble upon a burning figure near lava, strikingly similar to Anakin Skywalker’s tragic moment in Revenge of the Sith.
3. Enhanced Ayleid Ruins
Some Ayleid ruins now feature slightly expanded puzzles and environmental storytelling, such as broken artifacts and wall carvings that seem to hint at ancient civil wars.
4. Hidden Dwemer Artifact
Though Dwemer (Dwarves) are not native to Cyrodiil, an unreachable display case in the Arcane University now visibly contains a rusted Dwemer cog, subtly teasing the series’ deeper lore.
5. Updated Painting Side Quest
In the quest “A Brush with Death,” the painted world you enter has added more environmental storytelling, including paintings within paintings, showing developers had fun expanding their old concepts.
6. Recreated Old Bugs As Easter Eggs
Some of the minor glitches and oddities players joked about in 2006 (such as levitating creatures or misplaced NPCs) have been lightly recreated in small, hidden locations as intentional jokes.
7. Secret Developers’ Signature
In a ruined fort’s dungeon wall, there’s a tiny etching spelling out “Thank you for playing” in Daedric runes, a heartfelt message hidden for players who love to explore every corner.
8. Mythic Dawn Reenactors
Randomly, players may encounter NPCs secretly acting out Mythic Dawn rituals deep in caves or ruins—subtle, atmospheric touches that add to the world’s mystery.
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FAQs
Did Oblivion Remastered add new easter eggs not in the original?
Yes! Oblivion Remastered mostly preserves the original secrets but adds a few exciting touches, such as the distant view of Skyrim’s Throat of the World, Star Wars references, hidden Dwemer items, and subtle new environmental clues in ruins and quests.
What is the funniest hidden reference in Oblivion Remastered?
Many players agree that the Adoring Fan’s return is still one of the funniest touches. However, the remastered ship quest “An Unexpected Voyage” remains a top contender, brilliantly parodying action movie clichés in a fantasy setting.
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