Avowed vs. Oblivion Remaster: When Nostalgia Yeets the New Kid Off a Cliff

So… Avowed, the shiny new RPG from Obsidian, finally dropped some updates and has been trying to flex its fantasy muscles. After years of hype, marketing buzzwords, and beautifully-rendered forests, it peaked at around 19,000 players.

Not bad, right? Until you realize Oblivion, yes—the 2006 game where everyone looks like they were sculpted from mashed potatoes—got a shiny little remaster mod, and hit 92,000 players in two hours.

Let that sink in.

Avowed: “I offer deep lore, complex characters, and modern combat mechanics.”

Oblivion: “STOP RIGHT THERE, CRIMINAL SCUM!” 🚨

That’s it. That’s the blog.

Okay, maybe a little more.

What we’re witnessing isn’t just a player count war—it’s a reminder that no amount of next-gen lighting, dynamic dialogue trees, or perfectly rendered elf eyebrows can compete with raw, unfiltered nostalgia. Oblivion isn’t just a game. It’s a vibe. A chaotic, janky, yet somehow magical vibe that modern games just can’t replicate.

Avowed is trying to impress us with polish.
Oblivion? Oblivion just showed up in crocs and screamed, “Have you heard the tragedy of Darth Plagueis the Wise?” while throwing lettuce at a beggar—and we loved it.

Moral of the story? Never underestimate the power of a game that let you punch a ghost with a frying pan in 2006.

Which side are you on—Team Avowed or Team Potato Faces? Let me know below. And yes, you’re allowed to yell “BY AZURA” while choosing.

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