Oblivion Remastered Fans Desperately Trying—and Failing—to Save the Emperor

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Summary

  • Players can’t save Emperor Uriel Septim in The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered despite repeated attempts.
  • Desperate strategies like a precise bow shot and charging into battle have proven futile.
  • The emperor’s scripted death scene is necessary for Oblivion Remastered’s story to play out.

Players immersed in “The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered” find themselves obsessed with shielding Emperor Uriel Septim VII. With a striking resemblance to events that occurred almost two decades ago upon the game’s initial release, players are once more grappling with the task, and often falling short, as they strive to devise fresh strategies to prevent the main character in Tamriel’s history from meeting his demise.

Before the unveiling of The Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim in 2011, Uriel Septim was a recurring character throughout the series, dating all the way back to the PC launch of The Elder Scrolls: Arena in 1994. As a steadfast guardian of Tamriel’s provinces, this emperor finds himself in peril right from the get-go in Oblivion: Remastered. Slipping away from assassins through a hidden passage in your prison cell, he manages to escape, offering a lucky break that even players who hadn’t delved into the story of the first three games could appreciate.

Unfortunately, it seems that Uriel Septim is doomed during this escape attempt, handing over the kingdom’s fate to the player right before his demise. Despite numerous attempts by players over the years to keep him alive, these efforts have proved fruitless, just as they did back in 2006. With the launch of Oblivion Remastered in April, a new wave of players has emerged with the hope of saving the emperor. However, their rescue attempts posted across various social media platforms are no more successful than before. These strategies range from standing motionless with an arrow aimed at the assassin’s entrance to jumping into the fray to eliminate waves of approaching assassins.

Oblivion Remastered Players Try, and Fail, To Save the Emperor Again

1. Neither technique has yielded success yet, but observing characters struggle against insurmountable odds offers some amusement. Charging headlong into combat results in scenes of towering stacks of fallen assassins, as they continue to appear until a crucial event unfolds within the scene. Similarly, using a bow and arrow strategy is futile since the faithful follower of Mehrunes Dagon won’t manifest until the player is near enough to the emperor for him to speak his last words. Upon his emergence, players become motionless until the action concludes.

2. Neither method has shown success, but watching characters fight against insurmountable odds provides some entertainment. Rushing into battle results in scenes of large piles of slain assassins, as they keep appearing until a significant event takes place within the scene. The bow and arrow technique is also ineffective because the devoted follower of Mehrunes Dagon won’t show up until the player gets close enough to the emperor for him to utter his final words. Once he appears, players become immobilized until the task is completed.

3. Neither method has demonstrated success so far, but witnessing characters battle against overwhelming odds offers a bit of amusement. Engaging in combat head-on produces scenes of massive piles of fallen assassins, as they keep respawning until an important event transpires within the scene. The use of a bow and arrow tactic is also fruitless because the faithful devotee of Mehrunes Dagon won’t materialize until the player approaches the emperor close enough for him to speak his final words. Upon his arrival, players become stationary until the act is completed.

4. Neither method has proven successful yet, but watching characters fight against impossible odds provides some entertainment. Charging into battle results in scenes of large piles of dead assassins, as they keep reappearing until a key event occurs within the scene. Using a bow and arrow strategy is also unsuccessful because the follower of Mehrunes Dagon won’t manifest until the player gets close enough to the emperor for him to speak his final words. Once he shows up, players become motionless until the task is finished.

5. Neither technique has shown success yet, but observing characters fight against insurmountable odds offers a bit of entertainment. Rushing into battle produces scenes of massive piles of slain assassins, as they keep respawning until an important event transpires within the scene. The bow and arrow tactic is also ineffective because the devoted follower of Mehrunes Dagon won’t appear until the player gets close enough to the emperor for him to speak his final words. Upon his arrival, players become immobile until the task is completed.

6. Neither method has demonstrated success so far, but watching characters fight against overwhelming odds provides a touch of amusement. Engaging in combat head-on produces scenes of large piles of fallen assassins, as they keep reappearing until a crucial event takes place within the scene. Using a bow and arrow strategy is also unsuccessful because the follower of Mehrunes Dagon won’t manifest until the player gets close enough to the emperor for him to speak his final words. Once he arrives, players become motionless until the task is finished.

7. Neither method has proven successful yet, but watching characters fight against impossible odds offers a bit of entertainment. Rushing into battle produces scenes of massive piles of dead assassins, as they keep respawning until an important event transpires within the scene. The bow and arrow tactic is also ineffective because the devoted follower of Mehrunes Dagon won’t appear until the player gets close enough to the emperor for him to speak his final words. Upon his arrival, players become immobile until the task is completed.

8. Neither technique has shown success yet, but observing characters fight against insurmountable odds offers a touch of amusement. Engaging in combat head-on produces scenes of large piles of slain assassins, as they keep respawning until an important event transpires within the scene. The use of a bow and arrow strategy is also unsuccessful because the follower of Mehrunes Dagon won’t manifest until the player gets close enough to the emperor for him to speak his final words. Once he shows up, players become motionless until the task is completed.

9. Neither method has demonstrated success so far, but watching characters fight against overwhelming odds offers a bit of entertainment. Charging into battle results in scenes of massive piles of dead assassins, as they keep reappearing until an important event transpires within the scene. Using a bow and arrow strategy is also unsuccessful because the devoted follower of Mehrunes Dagon won’t appear until the player gets close enough to the emperor for him to speak his final words. Upon his arrival, players become immobile until the task is completed.

10. Neither method has shown success yet, but watching characters fight against insurmountable odds offers a touch of amusement. Rushing into battle produces scenes of large piles of slain assassins, as they keep respawning until an important event transpires within the scene. The bow and arrow tactic is also ineffective because the devoted follower of Mehrunes Dagon won’t appear until the player gets close enough to the emperor for him to speak his final words. Once he shows up, players become motionless until the task is completed.

Indeed, outside of utilizing mods or special commands, the player cannot bypass the emperor’s predetermined death scene, and there is a solid rationale behind this. Throughout the game, the Player Character, known as the Hero of Kvatch, performs numerous remarkable deeds. However, the narrative of Oblivion revolves around Martin Septim, the emperor’s illegitimate son, who serves as the game’s tragic hero par excellence. This plot wouldn’t unfold without Uriel Septim’s demise, yet this doesn’t dissuade players from attempting the most legendary impossible challenge in Oblivion Remastered.

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2025-05-02 20:52