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The rumoredElder Scrolls 4: Oblivionremake may be in active development, according to a developer’s LinkedIn page. A remake or remaster ofThe Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivionhas been hinted to be in the works for some time, with a number of recent leaks seeming to corroborate its existence.
Rumors of anOblivionremake have persisted over the years, with a 2023 rumor pointing towards a 2024 or 2025 release date for the currently unannounced project. In late December 2024, Xbox insider Jez Corden predicted thattheElder Scrolls 4: Oblivionremake revealwould come during an Xbox Developer Direct in January 2025. While this presentation has yet to be confirmed, the company held Developer Directs in both January 2023 and January 2024, making it a very real possibility. As leaks and rumors continue to circulate, a new piece of evidence strongly implies thatOblivionfans are in for a treat in the near future.
TheLinkedIn pageof a Technical Art Director at Virtuos, the China-based developer said to be working on theOblivionremake, claims that they are working on an “unannounced Unreal Engine 5 remake for PS5, PC, and Xbox Series X/S.” While the fourthElder Scrollstitle isn’t mentioned by name, many believe it to be the referenced game, with the use of Unreal Engine 5 further implying that the upcoming title will be a remake instead of a remaster as previously thought. In late 2023,plans for aFallout 3remastercame to light, though it’s unclear whether this is still in the cards.
LinkedIn Page Adds Credence to Oblivion Remake Rumors
The follow-up to 2002’sThe Elder Scrolls 3: Morrowind,Oblivionwas released in 2006 to overwhelming acclaim, earning praise for its vast open world, graphics, and soundtrack. Since 2012, a collection of fans have come together torecreateOblivioninSkyrim’s enginein the popularSkyblivionmod. Recently, the development team behind the project released a video update, which implied that the massive mod will finally be released in 2025.
The future ofThe Elder Scrollsseries remains uncertain, as thefirst and only trailer forThe Elder Scrolls 6was released back in 2018. Bethesda Game Studios has stated that the game would be its next big project after Starfield, with director Todd Howard predicting thatThe Elder Scrolls 6would be released between “15 to 17 years afterSkyrim.” It may be a while until a release window is announced, but fans are hoping to see a new trailer before the end of 2025.
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