Elder Scrolls 4 Remake Hints Emerge Online

Oblivion Remake Hints Emerge: Unreal Engine 5 and 2025 Release Speculation

Recent developments strongly suggest an active development cycle for a rumored Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion remake, potentially utilizing Unreal Engine 5. This follows years of speculation and leaks hinting at the project's existence, with some predicting a 2024 or 2025 release.

Adding fuel to the fire, Xbox insider Jez Corden posited a January 2025 reveal during an Xbox Developer Direct. While unconfirmed, the precedent of similar events in January 2023 and 2024 lends credibility to this prediction.

Crucially, a LinkedIn profile belonging to a Technical Art Director at Virtuos, a studio reportedly involved, lists work on an "unannounced Unreal Engine 5 remake for PS5, PC, and Xbox Series X/S." Although Oblivion isn't explicitly named, the context and engine choice strongly point towards it being the project in question. This contrasts with previous remaster speculation, suggesting a more significant overhaul. (Note: Separate rumors of a Fallout 3 remaster circulated in late 2023, but its current status remains unclear.)

Virtuos' LinkedIn Profile Bolsters Remake Claims

Released in 2006, Oblivion remains a critically acclaimed title, celebrated for its expansive world, visuals, and score. The enduring legacy of Oblivion is further highlighted by the ongoing Skyblivion project, a fan-made recreation in Skyrim's engine, recently hinting at a 2025 release.

The future of the Elder Scrolls franchise beyond Oblivion remains shrouded in mystery. The only trailer for The Elder Scrolls VI debuted in 2018, with Bethesda confirming it as their next major project following Starfield. Director Todd Howard's projection of a release timeframe 15-17 years after Skyrim suggests a considerable wait. However, anticipation is high for a new trailer before the end of 2025.