Oblivion Release Date Confirmed News

Bethesda Softworks and 2K Games today brought the news that Elder Scrolls fans have wanted to hear, Oblivion will ship to stores across North America and Europe during the week commencing March 20th. The confirmation backs up the widely held belief that Oblivion will arrive on the PC and Xbox 360 on March 24th in the UK at least, with both versions arriving in standard and collector's editions.

"Our most ambitious project ever is finally done," said Todd Howard, Executive Producer of Oblivion. "We're excited to get the game into everyone's hands and let them experience it for themselves. We hope they enjoy it. I think it's our best game yet."

"Oblivion will set the new standard for next generation gaming and change the way role-playing games are viewed forever," said Vlatko Andonov, President of Bethesda Softworks. "We set very high goals and ensure they are reached because that is what our fans deserve and have come to expect from Bethesda Softworks. We are very proud of our team's accomplishments with respect to Oblivion."

"Oblivion is one of the most anticipated video games of 2006 and its release will be a milestone for the Xbox 360 and PC," said Christoph Hartmann, Managing Director, 2K Games. "A shining example of next-generation role-playing, Oblivion breaks new ground in the genre with unparalleled graphics, revolutionary gameplay and an expansive RPG world."

TVG recently had the opportunity to check out a virtually complete build, click here to discover what we thought and stay tuned for further coverage soon.