Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion

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Does the story in Oblivion pick-up where Morrowind ended?
No. Each chapter of The Elder Scrolls series is a different story unto itself and isn't directly connected to any of the other storylines. All of it adds to the lore and history of The Elder Scrolls, but you don't have to play previous games to know what's going on in this one.

What perspective do I play the game in, first or third-person?
Both. The game is meant to be played first person. However, you can toggle the view with the press of a button/key. Both views are available throughout the entire game.

Will Oblivion include multiplayer?
For now, Oblivion is a single-player game only. Rather than split our focus between two different types of gameplay, we'd rather focus on one and make it the best single-player experience possible.

What are the PC system requirements?
Oblivion will certainly look the best on the latest hardware available when the game is released. In developing the game, we were very forward-thinking and tried to push the envelope technologically. So, the latest hardware will best showcase all that Oblivion has to offer.

Will the The Elder Scrolls Construction Set be included again?
Yes, the TES Construction Set will be included with the PC version. It will not be available on a console.

Are those real screenshots or are they renders?
All the screenshots are 100% authentic screenshots taken while playing the game.

Can I import my character from a Morrowind?
No, each game in The Elder Scrolls series is a completely separate game unto itself. You don’t have to have played any of the previous games to play the next chapter, and none of the games are compatible with each other, including save games and characters.

What races will be playable in the game?
You can expect all the classic Elder Scrolls races to be available. But, character generation is very different than the previous games. Oblivion follows the Morrowind paradigm – that you play the character generation – even further.

How do you level up in the game?
Instead of earning experience points for killing things, in Oblivion your rewards are skill-based. So, by using your sword to kill something you get better at using a sword. Stealing things increases your Stealth skill, and using different kinds of magic will increase the corresponding skill. The more you raise your skills, the more you level up.