The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered has introduced a new generation of players to the game’s iconic opening sequence, complete with the dramatic death of Emperor Uriel Septim. This pivotal moment, which occurs just before players exit the Imperial sewers into the vast world of Cyrodiil, has once again become the focus of player experimentation.
History Repeats Itself with New Players
Veterans of the original 2006 release will recall attempting to prevent the Emperor’s assassination by the Mythic Dawn cultists, only to discover that his death is an unavoidable story element. Now, 20 years later, new players are experiencing this same rite of passage.
Many newcomers have positioned themselves with bows at the ready, hoping to eliminate the assassin before he can strike the Emperor. Despite their best efforts, these attempts invariably fail, as the game’s narrative requires Septim’s death to progress the main storyline.
Creative Approaches and Unexpected Discoveries
Some players have taken unique approaches to the situation. A number of newcomers, unaware they needed to speak with the Emperor to advance the plot, have found themselves in rooms filled with defeated assassins as waves of Mythic Dawn attackers continue to spawn.
Others have discovered that the Mythic Dawn assassins represent an infinite enemy spawn if players don’t trigger the conversation with Emperor Septim. These determined players have focused their efforts on revenge, accumulating impressive piles of assassin corpses in the process.
Breaking the Game
More technically inclined players have turned to console commands to investigate alternative outcomes. These experiments have predictably broken the intended cutscene that follows the Emperor’s death, further confirming that Bethesda designed the story with this single narrative path in mind.
Even veteran players have admitted to reloading their saves to attempt saving the Emperor in the remastered version, hoping the developers might have added an alternative outcome. However, in 2025, just as in 2006, Emperor Uriel Septim’s fate remains sealed.
Other Oblivion Remastered Discoveries
In related Oblivion Remastered news, experienced players are advising newcomers to complete the Kvatch questline early, before the game’s level scaling system makes it significantly more challenging. Additionally, one resourceful player has managed to escape the boundaries of Cyrodiil, exploring regions representing Valenwood, Skyrim, and Hammerfell—the rumored setting for The Elder Scrolls VI.
Comprehensive guides are available for players seeking assistance with the game, including interactive maps, complete walkthroughs for the main questline and guild quests, character building tips, recommended starting activities, and PC cheat codes.