A former Blizzard executive has expressed skepticism about the lasting quality of Oblivion Remastered, comparing it unfavorably to modern games like Elden Ring. The executive's comments have been reported alongside those of a Baldur's Gate 3 developer, who suggests that the AAA game industry is becoming disconnected from its audience. The release of Oblivion Remastered has also prompted comments from an indie publisher, who notes that large game releases can overshadow smaller titles.