Oblivion Remastered Scene Change Divides Players
The remastered version of the classic RPG, Oblivion, has been praised for its faithfulness to the original. However, a minor scene alteration has sparked debate online. A detail changed in a Dark Brotherhood quest has led some players to argue that the decision weakens the scene’s impact.
Oblivion Remastered’s Change Splits the Community
Players remember the painful demise of Lucien Lachance. In the original Oblivion, his corpse was naked and marked with torture. However, in Oblivion Remastered, a small detail has ignited controversy: Lucien is now wearing underwear. This censorship, according to many players, diminishes the emotional impact of the scene.
Reddit posts claim the alteration weakens the intended atmosphere. Specifically, the visual censorship applied to a scene depicting Lucien’s betrayal and brutal punishment clashes with the Dark Brotherhood storyline’s dark tone. One user stated that this intervention trivializes a moment meant to shock the player.
While Oblivion Remastered receives a modern visual upgrade with Unreal Engine 5, it’s built on the original Creation Engine. This preserves many of the old version’s bugs and quirks. However, certain systems have been modified. The leveling system has been revamped, and the first-person view while riding a horse has been removed. The censorship in Lucien’s scene stands out as a content revision, not a technical one.
Developed by Virtuos, the remaster generally receives positive reviews. The reasons behind this specific change remain unclear. Some players consider the touch unnecessary, while others argue it may be a conscious decision to make the game accessible to a wider audience. One thing is certain: Lucien Lachance’s scene will continue to be a topic of discussion.