New Evidence of Rumored Elder Scrolls 4 Remake Surfaces

Rumored Oblivion Remake Fuels Fan Excitement for 2025

A developer's LinkedIn profile strongly suggests an Oblivion remake is underway, utilizing Unreal Engine 5. This fuels speculation of a reveal during a potential Xbox Developer Direct in 2025, although the event itself remains unconfirmed. The news also adds to the considerable anticipation surrounding a new Elder Scrolls VI trailer, also hoped for in 2025.

The possibility of an Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion remake has been swirling for some time, with numerous recent leaks seemingly validating its existence. Rumors of a remake have circulated for years, with a 2023 prediction suggesting a 2024 or 2025 release. Xbox insider Jez Corden further fueled the speculation in late December 2024, forecasting an Oblivion remake announcement at a January 2025 Xbox Developer Direct. While unconfirmed, the precedent of similar events in January 2023 and 2024 lends credibility to this prediction. This latest LinkedIn profile adds significant weight to the accumulating evidence.

A Technical Art Director at Virtuos, the studio reportedly developing the remake, boasts on their LinkedIn page about working on an "unannounced Unreal Engine 5 remake for PS5, PC, and Xbox Series X/S." Although the game isn't explicitly named, the context strongly points to Oblivion, with the use of Unreal Engine 5 suggesting a full remake rather than a simple remaster. Interestingly, plans for a Fallout 3 remaster also surfaced in late 2023, though its current status remains unclear.

LinkedIn Profile Bolsters Oblivion Remake Speculation

Oblivion, the successor to 2002's Morrowind, captivated players in 2006 with its expansive world, impressive graphics, and memorable soundtrack. Since 2012, a dedicated community has worked on Skyblivion, a fan-made recreation of Oblivion within Skyrim's engine. A recent update from the Skyblivion team hints at a potential 2025 release for their ambitious project.

The future of the Elder Scrolls franchise remains shrouded in mystery. The sole trailer for Elder Scrolls VI debuted in 2018. Bethesda Game Studios has indicated it will follow Starfield as their next major undertaking, with director Todd Howard suggesting a release timeframe of "15 to 17 years after Skyrim." While a concrete release date remains elusive, fans are hopeful for a new trailer before the end of 2025.