The map of The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion is slightly bigger than that of The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim. Oblivion's map, representing the province of Cyrodiil, is about 41 square kilometers (approximately 16 square miles), while Skyrim's map is around 37 to 40 square kilometers (about 15 square miles)
. However, Skyrim's world feels different in scale due to its mountainous terrain and verticality, which adds a sense of depth and complexity not as present in Oblivion's flatter landscape. Skyrim also has a higher density of points of interest such as dungeons and caves, making exploration feel more packed and varied, whereas Oblivion's map is more expansive with greater distances between locations
. Additionally, Oblivion's DLCs, especially the Shivering Isles, add roughly another 10 square kilometers (4 square miles) of explorable area, making its total content larger than Skyrim's base map alone
. In summary:
- Oblivion base map: ~41 sq km (16 sq miles)
- Oblivion with Shivering Isles DLC: ~51 sq km (20 sq miles)
- Skyrim base map: ~37-40 sq km (15 sq miles)
- Skyrim terrain: More vertical and densely packed with points of interest
Thus, Oblivion is somewhat larger in raw map size, but Skyrim's design makes its world feel more intricate and immersive despite being slightly smaller in area
