The box art for The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered now includes an Internet Required disclaimer for the PS5 physical edition, which is due on 13th October. Xbox packaging for the same release also warns the RPG will “require [a] content download.”
What’s on the physical disc
Spotted by Wario64 on X, the warning has people worried because the Deluxe Edition carries DLC that must be redeemed with a voucher. Those items include armour, weapons, and mounts, and you will have to go online to claim them.
Oblivion Remastered box art template updated to say internet required on PS5, in addition to XSX's requires content download.
PSN voucher code included for digital deluxe content. https://t.co/dUiN1DyX19 pic.twitter.com/5aMWoYMdDN
— Wario64 (@Wario64) October 1, 2025
Fans are also wary because the game is reportedly around 120GB, which is larger than a single 100GB PS5 Blu-ray disc can hold. That has led to speculation that the publisher may be asking players to download additional data, or to rely on a partial-disc approach similar to recent releases criticized as “Game Key Discs.” The term refers to discs that include only a fraction of the game data and require downloads for the rest.
The packaging language could reflect the voucher redemption process and any required post-install updates, or it could indicate that a larger portion of the game is missing from the disc. Both Microsoft and Bethesda have faced criticism recently over physical releases that require substantial downloads, and that history is part of why collectors are upset.
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