Summary
- A developer's LinkedIn profile suggests that an Oblivion remake is being actively developed using Unreal Engine 5.
- Fans are eagerly anticipating an announcement of the Oblivion remake during a potential Xbox Developer Direct in 2025.
- There is also excitement for a possible new trailer for The Elder Scrolls 6 in 2025.
Rumors about a remake of The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion have been circulating for some time, and recent developments suggest that the project might indeed be in active development. A developer's LinkedIn profile has provided a significant hint, indicating that a remake using Unreal Engine 5 could be on the horizon for PS5, PC, and Xbox Series X/S.
In late December 2024, Xbox insider Jez Corden speculated that the reveal of the Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion remake might occur during an Xbox Developer Direct in January 2025. Although the event hasn't been officially confirmed, Xbox has a history of hosting Developer Directs in January, which lends credibility to this possibility. As rumors and leaks continue to surface, it seems increasingly likely that fans of Oblivion will have something exciting to look forward to in the near future.
The LinkedIn profile of a Technical Art Director at Virtuos, a China-based developer rumored to be working on the project, mentions their involvement in an "unannounced Unreal Engine 5 remake for PS5, PC, and Xbox Series X/S." While the game isn't named explicitly, many fans and observers believe it to be the long-awaited Oblivion remake. The use of Unreal Engine 5 suggests that this will be a full remake rather than a simple remaster. Additionally, late 2023 saw rumors of a Fallout 3 remaster, though its current status remains uncertain.
LinkedIn Page Adds Credence to Oblivion Remake Rumors
The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion, released in 2006, followed up on the success of The Elder Scrolls 3: Morrowind from 2002. It received widespread acclaim for its expansive open world, impressive graphics, and memorable soundtrack. Since 2012, a dedicated group of fans has been working on the Skyblivion mod, which aims to recreate Oblivion using Skyrim's engine. Recently, the development team behind Skyblivion released a video update, hinting at a release in 2025.
The future of The Elder Scrolls series remains shrouded in mystery, with the first and only trailer for The Elder Scrolls 6 released in 2018. Bethesda Game Studios has confirmed that The Elder Scrolls 6 will be their next major project following Starfield, with director Todd Howard estimating a release between "15 to 17 years after Skyrim." While a specific release window for The Elder Scrolls 6 has yet to be announced, fans are hopeful for a new trailer before the end of 2025.
