The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remake Seemingly Confirmed

There’s been a lot of chatter lately that The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion might be getting remastered or remade – with hints of an announcement and launch coming soon – but Bethesda hasn’t confirmed anything officially yet about a re-release of the 2006 RPG hit. However, a recent leak strongly suggests that it’s currently being developed.

It’s been speculated that Virtuos, a well-known and prominent game porting company based in China, might be working on a reissue of The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion. Previous rumors suggested this would be a complete overhaul, or remake, but leaked Microsoft documents from 2023 initially labeled these reissues as remasters. However, the most recent leak seems to align with more recent speculation, suggesting that the project is actually a remake, not a remaster.

Contrary to the various rumors circulating around, which can originate from questionable sources, this latest leak stems directly from Virtuos or a Technical Art Director employed at their studio. Their LinkedIn profile indicates that they have been involved in the development of an unannounced remake using Unreal Engine 5 for PlayStation 5, PC, and Xbox Series X|S.

Although the article doesn’t explicitly state The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion, given the speculation surrounding it, that seems to be the likely subject. If so, the hints point towards a significant remake, with the adoption of Unreal Engine 5 being a strong indicator. It’s also somewhat unexpected that it would be multi-platform, but not entirely, given that the original game was available on both PC and PS3. Moreover, as Xbox diversifies its strategy and moves away from exclusives, a multi-platform release wouldn’t be shocking.

Although The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion may potentially release on multiple platforms, it’s not expected to be included in PS Plus at its launch, or so it seems unlikely. However, it will be accessible through Xbox Game Pass right from the start. This disparity is a significant aspect of the Xbox strategy, which consistently emphasizes and promotes Xbox Game Pass in various ways.

In essence, all the details mentioned should be viewed with a healthy dose of skepticism as there is currently no verified information available. So far, Bethesda has remained silent on the matter, which is consistent with their past behavior regarding rumors about a possible Oblivion remake. This trend seems likely to continue given that they rarely comment on speculation, although we will keep you updated if anything changes in this regard.

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2025-01-06 18:10