The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion, a critically acclaimed action role-playing video game developed by Bethesda Game Studios, was released for Microsoft Windows and Xbox 360.
The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion was released for the PlayStation 3, expanding its availability to a broader console audience.
Urbnatus the assassination of Emperor Uriel Septim VII by the Mythic Dawn cult at the start of the game, leading to the Oblivion Crisis.
The player character begins the game locked in an Imperial prison and escapes during the chaos following the emperor's assassination.
The player character obtains the Amulet of Kings from the emperor's death chamber, marking the beginning of their quest to find his heirs.
The player character seeks out and finds the three heirs to the throne to restore the Septim bloodline and relight the Dragonfires.
The player relights the Dragonfires to restore the protective barrier between Nirn and Oblivion.
The player closes multiple Oblivion gates opened across Cyrodiil to prevent the invasion of Mehrunes Dagon's forces.
The final confrontation with Mehrunes Dagon in the Imperial City, culminating in the end of the Oblivion Crisis.
The player investigates mysterious disappearances and undead threats in the city of Anvil.
The player joins and rises through the ranks of the Fighters Guild, undertaking various quests across Cyrodiil.
The player joins and progresses through the Mages Guild, uncovering internal corruption and completing quests for the guild.
The player infiltrates and works within the Thieves Guild under the leadership of Mercer Frey.
The player is inducted into the Dark Brotherhood and completes assassination contracts alongside the guild.
