There are several options but all you NEED is any version that says it includes the Base game. You can buy it from the ESO website or other digital retailers for PC. For consoles you buy on the console store.

If you’re playing on Xbox, the base game is on Xbox Game Pass.

If you got a ps4 the base game is on ps now. Ten bucks a month for it plus a ton more great games

I’m pretty sure I’m like a lot of people. I started playing on console but I wanted mods so I switched to PC. I’ll probably also get TES6 on PC if it can run it but if not then Xbox.

PC. Even removing mods as a factor I just prefer mouse/keyboard controls for anything first-person.

I started on playstation, but I wanted to play while I was at uni, so I got a copy for my switch

I prefer console rather than PC and play on PlayStation.

All of the above

Probably pc, but xbox has been pretty friendly towards mods so it should still be a good choice

PC if you like mods Xbox/PS if you like controller. Though obviously pc can use controllers. So really anywhere where you game the most.

I can’t stand not having mouse/keyboard controls and ALL the mods so I only ever play TES games on PC, but YMMV.

PC, there wont be any script, size or any limitation with mods

PC is where ES thrives but ive played both Oblivion and Skyrim many times over back in the day on the 360. While you won't get the same customization, you'll be fine either way

Skyrim is more action RPG (you’re basically a superhero that can do everything in the game in a single playthrough) and oblivion is more old school rpg (you’re encouraged to commit to the character and build you create, meaning a mage-heavy character might not touch the thieves guild in their playthrough).

Personally, I find Oblivion to be much more replayable than Skyrim, but you’ll get plenty of hours out of Skyrim in one playthrough. You can’t go wrong with either, and should definitely play both eventually, so it’s really up to what you’re feeling. If you want a power fantasy, go with Skyrim; if you want an RPG that feels like you’re playing through a fairytale, go with Oblivion.

Either way works. Each game has an independent storyline so you can start with any game just fine. They do reference each other occasionally, but this is mostly through history books (Skyrim is set 200 years after Oblivion) and a handful of recurring characters, so you're not going to miss much.

As for which game is the better one, that's a bit subjective. Personally;

• The Oblivion Remaster obviously has the better graphics, since it's much more recent. Skyrim still looks good though, and it can look even better if you mod it.
• In terms of combat I'd say they're about the same. Oblivion's spellcasting is a bit nicer since you can still hold weapons while you cast a spell, but it also has no dualwielding.
• Skyrim has by far the best exploration. The world is really diverse and many of the dungeons have unique loot in them. Meanwhile in Oblivion most of the world is just grasslands and forests, and you don't have a reason to explore dungeons since they never really contain anything that you can't also find elsewhere.
• In terms of story I think they're also about the same. Both games have quests that are really good and quests that are quite mediocre. Skyrim does have a radiant quest system though; that lets it create basic random quests (eg. kill a random enemy in a random location), which helps with replayability a bit.

Both are definitely fantastic games and you can't really go wrong with either of them. But I'd personally lean towards Skyrim a bit.

Definitely Oblivion Remastered first

Skyrim is absolutely the best one released, but if you know you will play both, go oblivion then skyrim

Well I’ve started with Oblivion Remastered and I’m having a blast so far, 55 hours in. And it’s got me even more excited to eventually move into Skyrim after.

Not Arena. Hard to play and quite dated. More something you want to play if you're already into TES.

Daggerfall if you want a giant procedurally generated world with a lot of RPG options like climbing, advantages and disadvantages, etc. and you don't care about graphics and can get used to the dated controls. You can download a sort of updated version of it though. Daggerfall Unity, I think it is.

Morrowind is the most original, strange world. Still very much an RPG. Combat still isn't very kinetic, very dice roll based. And the graphics are still kind of old, though significantly less so than Daggerfall and Arena. And with mods you can make it look, not modern, but still pretty. And if you don't mind reading a lot because you talk a lot and voiced dialogue is rare. No quest compass either, so if you're not used to finding your way you might take a while for some quite simple things. Some people like this, I don't, so your mileage may vary.

Oblivion Remastered would be my biggest recommendation. Completely modern graphics. Good control. Combat isn't amazing, but it does feel kinetic and I still enjoy it. Still a strong RPG experience, if a bit less so than Morrowind, Very good side quest writing. A quest compass to allow you to find your way around, but not overbearing, imo. I like that, some people don't. Oblivion Remastered I think is the perfect balance between a good RPG but a modern design and graphics. World is completely gorgeous, but it's less unique than Morrowind's and less nuance to things like factions.

Skyrim is by far the easiest the easiest to get into. RPG characteristics are reduced but still present. World is very fun to just explore and live in. Quest writing is much worse than Morrowind or Oblivion though, imo. Especially the factions I found disappointing. Better environmental storytelling than any other TES game though, imo, and an insane number of mods to make the game almost whatever you want.

Battlespire and Redguard are not RPGs.

If you're looking for basically a really expansive experience and don't care so much about things like story or graphics, play Daggerfall.

If you're an RPG veteran looking for a unique world and a very nuanced and interesting setting and are alright with it being a bit dated, go Morrowind.

If you like RPGs but maybe aren't a veteran and you want great side and faction quests and modern gameplay and graphics without losing RPG roots, play Oblivion.

If you want a game with good graphics and modern controls and want to mostly wander around an expansive world with great immersion and environmental storytelling and care less about RPG elements or storytelling quality, play Skyrim.

Play Skyrim. It's fun, simple, quick to pick up. If and when you like it, Oblivion will be fun. Continue with Morrowind and more if you like the story and type of gameplay.

Redguard

Are you familiar with RPGs in general? Especially older RPGs?

If not, Skyrim has the lowest learning curve.

Otherwise, Morrowind is a rich and interesting experience.

A pirates life for me

I would say Skyrim is the most easily accessible for a beginner

Start with Skyrim. If you like the game, go backwards.

Oblivion. Skyrim is usually everyone's 1st choice, but Oblivion is truly a great stepping off point for any new player.

Skyrim and go backwards

Start with the most recent game and explore from there. The most recent being Skyrim for Main Series and Elder Scrolls Online for Spin Offs. The older games (Morrowind and Oblivion) are great, but they lack modern amenities that might turn off newer players. If you really end up loving the series I'd recommend looking into Daggerfall Unity. And if you really really love the series or just hate yourself, I'd recommend Arena. If you really really love the series or just hate hate yourself then try Redguard/Battlespire. If you hate the series and yourself try the mobile games.

Honestly the oblivion remaster was the easiest for me to get into. The mechanics are nice and straight forward, and you easily learn everything organically. Although if you want a game that isn't a buggy mess, Skyrim has been the best option for me. Especially since you can get mods that can fix bugs bethesda refuses to see or change! Just personal opinion/experience though! <3

Either is a good pick, in my opinion. If you choose the Remaster, you are doing the right order, so to speak, as it's been graphically updated and some mechanics cleaned up, but it's earlier in the order as Number 4. I've been playing since 1994 with Arena (Elder Scrolls 1), so wish to offer advice if you like history & lore in your games - read the books or collect the books for your own library in the game.

I started with Oblivion original, though I feel Skyrim would be a better introduction gameplaywise. Both games are excellent in their own right.

Both are good but in my personal opinion to truly get into the Elder Scrolls I say start with Morrowind

one is the base game, the other is an expansion for said game. go to steam, on the greymoor page it will tell you "requires eso (the base game) in order to play it.

Both; ES:Online is required for Greymoore as Greymoore is an expansion / chapter.

Why is Skyrim the only game that gets each console version counted as a seperate release?

Nobody says Cyberpunk 2077 was released six times.

I unironically expect some sort of Skyrim content releasing, along with some starfield and fallout 76.

Maybe if the planets align we get another teaser for tes 6.

17? TODD! make it an round number please, your legacy is at stake

Gotta pump those number up

missed one, Skyrim SE is also avilable in DRM free variant on gog