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A fan ofThe Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remasteredhas used the game’s character creator to craft a stunning likeness of John Wick within the RPG. The remaster of the beloved fourth entry in theElder Scrollsfranchise saw both fan and critical acclaim following its surprise launch last month. Within just a few days of its release,The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remasteredhad racked up more than four million active players on Steam, alongside stellar reviews for the loving re-creation of the 2006 classic. Now, one fan has made a film icon into a playable character withinOblivion.
TheElder Scrollsfranchise’s character creator has often been a source of inspiration for many fans to re-create their favorite characters.Oblivion Remasteredhas been home to plenty of wacky fan creations using the game’s engine, ranging from Abraham Lincoln to animpressive re-creation of the “Darth Kermit” meme. Others have looked to push the character creator to its limits, concocting strange and sometimes disturbing appearances for their in-game persona. However, one fan is now bringing a legendary film character to life withinOblivion Remastered.
Reddit user lvl80warlock showed off their impressiveOblivioncreation to the game’s official subreddit, re-imagining John Wick withinOblivion. The post shows off a stunning re-creation of Keanu Reeves in the role of John Wick, accurately capturing his long hair and beard while cheekily naming the character Sir Johnathan Wick. The post also shows off some details about the player’s build for John Wick,taking the Warrior birthsignand the Spellsword class within the game. The user confirmed that they would share the slider positions used to create John Wick inOblivionat a later time.
Oblivion Remastered Player Creates In-Game John Wick
The replies to the post are filled with both compliments for the John Wick re-creation and tongue-in-cheek references to the iconic film franchise. Many fans took the opportunity to make their ownOblivion-steeped versions offamous quotes from theJohn Wickfranchise, including “He stole John Wick’s horse” and “I need bows. Lots of bows.” Some praised the stunning re-imagining of John Wick, suggesting the user should share their creation to theElder Scrollssliders subreddit, while others suggested ideas for John Wick-themed builds.
The combination ofThe Elder ScrollsandJohn Wickcomes as both games look to have exciting developments on the way. Bethesda continues to work onThe Elder Scrolls 6, nearly seven years after the game was first announced in 2018, with its earliest potential launch rumored to be in 2026. TheJohn Wickfranchise also received an exciting update earlier this year, officially confirming thatJohn Wick: Chapter 5is in productionwith no confirmed release window yet. John Wick’s newest tribute inOblivion Remasteredserves as another homage to one of modern cinema’s most recognizable characters.