The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remake Will Reportedly Be Revealed Soon, and Released Not Long After That

Rumors are swirling that Bethesda is poised to announce a remake of The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion in the coming weeks, with a release potentially following soon after. Reliable leaker NatetheHate, who accurately predicted the Nintendo Switch 2 announcement date, suggests a reveal is likely this month or next. While release dates are less certain, speculation points to a launch as early as April, with a June deadline at the latest.

Adding fuel to the fire, Mp1st reported on seemingly leaked details of the Oblivion remake, allegedly originating from a former Virtuos employee. Microsoft declined to comment on the matter when contacted by IGN.

According to Mp1st, Virtuos utilized Unreal Engine 5 for the remake, hinting at a substantial overhaul rather than a simple remaster. Reported gameplay changes include adjustments to Stamina, Sneak, Blocking, Archery, hit reactions, and the HUD. The Blocking system, for instance, was reportedly redesigned with modern action and Soulslike games in mind to address perceived issues with the original's mechanics. Sneak icons now have enhanced visibility, damage calculations were revised, and the HUD underwent a redesign for improved clarity. Hit reactions were added for better feedback, and Archery mechanics were modernized for both first and third-person perspectives.

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Early whispers of an Oblivion remaster surfaced in 2023, when documents from the FTC vs. Microsoft trial revealed a list of unannounced Bethesda games. This list, compiled in July 2020, included an Oblivion Remaster, among other titles. Many of these projects have since seen delays, cancellations, or significant changes. The Oblivion project's evolution from a remaster to a full-fledged remake remains a key point of interest.

The platform question remains open. Given Microsoft's current focus on multiplatform releases and the impending launch of the Nintendo Switch 2, the possibility of an Oblivion remake on the Switch 2, alongside PC, Xbox, and PlayStation, is very real. A release timed with the Switch 2's launch (around June) is not entirely out of the question.