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

Rumors are swirling that Bethesda will announce a remake of The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion in the coming weeks, with a release shortly thereafter. NatetheHate, a leaker with a proven track record (including accurately predicting the Nintendo Switch 2 announcement date), tweeted that the reveal is expected this month or next. VGC corroborated this information. Release timing is less certain; NatetheHate suggests a pre-June release, while VGC speculates it could arrive as early as April.

In January, Mp1st reported on seemingly leaked details of the Oblivion remake, apparently accidentally released by a former Virtuos employee. Microsoft declined to comment when contacted by IGN.

According to Mp1st, Virtuos rebuilt Bethesda's acclaimed RPG using Unreal Engine 5, suggesting a substantial remake rather than a simple remaster. Alleged gameplay changes include adjustments to Stamina, Sneak, Blocking, Archery, hit reactions, and the HUD. The Blocking system was reportedly overhauled, inspired by action and Soulslike games, to address criticisms of its original "boring" and "frustrating" mechanics. Sneak icons are now highlighted, damage calculations refined, Stamina depletion knockdowns made less frequent, and the HUD redesigned for improved clarity. Hit reactions were added for better feedback, and Archery was modernized for both first and third-person perspectives.

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News of an Oblivion remaster surfaced in 2023 when documents from the FTC vs. Microsoft trial revealed several unannounced Bethesda games slated for release. This list, compiled in July 2020, included:

Fiscal Year 2022:

• Oblivion Remaster
• Indiana Jones game

Fiscal Year 2023:

• Doom Year Zero and DLC
• Project Kestrel
• Project Platinum

Fiscal Year 2024:

• The Elder Scrolls 6
• Project Kestrel: Expansion
• Licensed IP Game
• Fallout 3 Remaster
• Ghostwire: Tokyo Sequel
• Dishonored 3
• DOOM Year Zero DLC

Many of these titles were delayed or cancelled. Doom Year Zero became Doom: The Dark Ages, launching in May. Indiana Jones and the Great Circle arrived in December 2024, and The Elder Scrolls VI is significantly behind schedule.

The Oblivion remaster (initially listed as a remaster in the Microsoft document) is the focus now. The project's scope may have expanded into a full remake. The upcoming announcement will clarify the situation.

Regarding platforms, Microsoft's embrace of multiplatform releases and the imminent arrival of the Nintendo Switch 2 suggest the Oblivion remake may launch on PC, Xbox, PlayStation, and potentially the Switch 2 (if the console's release aligns with the game's launch window around June).