Summary
The Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrimmay still be the best game in the series, butThe Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivionis right behind it in the eyes of many fans and critics. Even its Metascore is a clear indicator of its popularity, putting it in second place as far as thebestElder Scrollsgamesgo, only two points behindSkyrim. Well, as it turns out,The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivionisn’t done leaving its mark on the industry, despite being almost twenty years old, as 2025 presents an open door for the game to capture the attention of today’s gamers with renewed energy.
There is one majorElder Scrolls 4: Oblivionproject currently slated for launch in 2025, with another rumored project potentially on the horizon that fans should remain cautiously optimistic about. Ultimately, this means thatElder Scrollsfans might be getting their fill ofOblivionin 2025, which might be a dream come true for longtime fans of the game.
2025 Looks Promising for The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion
TESRenewal Project’s Skyblivion Mod Is Scheduled for Launch in 2025
As far as confirmed news ofThe Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion’s appearance in 2025 goes,TESRenewal Project’s highly anticipated Skyblivion modis scheduled for launch this year, bringing the game’s classic world to life in an unprecedented way. As its name suggests, the Skyblivion mod is an ambitious community-driven project that has been busy recreatingThe Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivionusing the game engine ofThe Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim. SinceOblivionis just shy of two decades old now, Skyblivion should effectively bring the charm and depth of the original game’s world to life in such a way that makes it more appealing to modern audiences and simultaneously gives longtime fans a reason to revisit the game.
The entire map ofThe Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion’s Cyrodiil in Skyblivion — including cities, landscapes, dungeons, and quests — has been fully recreated usingSkyrim’s Creation Engine, with updated textures, models, and mechanics. On that note, Skyblivion features enhanced graphics, lighting, and environmental effects that go far and beyond those of the originalOblivion. Furthermore, asOblivion’s classic RPG systems are some of the most celebrated aspects of the game, Skyblivion maintains these systems and yet refines them for improved combat, animations, and AI. All in all, it’s an exciting time for fans of the originalOblivion, as well as fans ofSkyrimwho have yet to experience the joy ofOblivion.
The Skyblivion mod itself is free to download, but players are required to own the Game of the Year Edition ofThe Elder Scrolls 4: OblivionandThe Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrimwith all of its DLCs or the Special Edition of the game.
Rumors of an Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remaster Have Been Particularly Loud Lately
IfElder Scrollsfans are looking for a more official way to playThe Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion, they might be in luck, asrumors of an officialOblivionremasterhave been particularly loud lately. According to reports, there is currently anOblivionremaster in development by Virtuos, which is known for its work on other games likeHorizon Forbidden WestandCall of Duty: Modern Warfare 3. However, Bethesda is reportedly overseeing the project despite Virtuos heading up development of the remaster.
Apparently, theElder Scrolls 4: Oblivionremaster project is combining the capabilities ofUnreal Engine 5with Bethesda’s original Creation Engine, which presumably means the original game’s visuals will be enhanced, but its core gameplay mechanics will remain intact. If the rumors of theOblivionremaster are true, this is ultimately where it will differ from TESRenewal Project’s Skyblivion mod, which could allow it to have greater appeal to longtime fans ofOblivionwho simply want to play a better-looking, better-feeling version of the original game, as opposed to what may turn out to be an altogether different experience in Skyblivion.
Again, the officialOblivionremaster has only been backed by rumors, so fans should temper their expectations and perhaps channel their excitement toward the confirmed Skyblivion mod instead.
With Skyblivion currently on the docket for this year and rumors of an officialElder Scrolls 4: Oblivionremaster heating up,Elder Scrollsfans could be getting more than their fill ofOblivionin 2025. Even if the rumors of theOblivionremaster aren’t true, however, at least the classic title is coming to life once again with TESRenewal Project’s Skyblivion mod, nearly two decades since the original game’s initial release.
