Oblivion Remastered Fans Frustrated by Disappointing Dark Brotherhood Door

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Summary

  • Some fans are disappointed with the Dark Brotherhood sanctuary entrance in Oblivion Remastered.
  • Their complaints center on the new doorway lacking the creepy atmosphere of the original, in addition to retconning Night Mother’s lore for seemingly no reason.

Some enthusiasts are expressing disappointment over the design of the Dark Brotherhood door in The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered, and have recently united on social platforms to air their concerns. The main points of contention appear to be twofold, with fans voicing dissatisfaction regarding both the aesthetic qualities and the narrative implications of the door in Oblivion Remastered.

The Dark Brotherhood storyline is often recognized as one of the standout parts in the game “Oblivion.” Given this, it’s no surprise that fans have been closely examining how the remaster has approached it since its updated release on April 22.

More recently, there has been some strong feedback voiced against the design choices made by Virtuos for the Dark Brotherhood door in ‘Oblivion Remastered’. For instance, Reddit user Alvaro-Elite expressed concern that the new entrance to the Brotherhood’s sanctuary lacks the desired ambiance, as it is now overly bright and devoid of sound. This player lamented that “they’ve essentially destroyed one of the darkest and most nerve-wracking areas ever in an Elder Scrolls game,” voicing their deep disappointment with the outcome of this location. The post quickly garnered thousands of upvotes and reached the top of the r/Oblivion subreddit within hours of being posted in late April 2025, implying that a large number of vocal fans share these sentiments.

Oblivion Remastered Seems To Retcon Night Mother Lore

Spoilers for Oblivion’s Dark Brotherhood lore ahead.

As a dedicated gamer, I’ve noticed some players raising concerns about the redesign of the sanctuary door. The issue isn’t just about its influence on the sanctuary entrance ambiance, but also the alteration in the artwork etched on it. Originally, the game depicted five figures, symbolizing the five children of the Night Mother and Sithis as mentioned in the lore. However, this new design now shows seven figures, which seems inconsistent considering the significance of the number five in our world of The Elder Scrolls, where it’s said that these five children were sacrificed to create a permanent link between the mortal realm and the Void plane.

Because there are no other mentions of seven children within the game, some enthusiasts believe this could be an unintentional oversight instead of a strategic alteration to the series’ history. At present, Bethesda and Virtuos are welcoming player opinions on enhancing Oblivion Remastered, allowing those who have concerns about the updated Dark Brotherhood door to express their thoughts for now.

From a broader perspective, these complaints are more like small annoyances compared to the general feeling among fans about the game. Given that Over 4 million players have already enjoyed Oblivion Remastered by April 26, it’s clear that the game has made a significant impact and achieved commercial success on a grand scale.

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2025-04-28 18:55