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

Rumors are swirling that Bethesda is poised to announce a remake of The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion in the coming weeks, with a release soon after. Reliable leaker NatetheHate, who correctly predicted the Nintendo Switch 2 announcement date, tweeted that the reveal will happen this month or next. This was corroborated by VGC. While the release date is less certain, NatetheHate suggests a pre-June launch, while VGC speculates it could arrive as early as April.

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

According to Mp1st, Virtuos rebuilt Bethesda’s beloved open-world 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. Blocking was reportedly reworked, inspired by action and Soulslike games, addressing criticisms of the original system's "boring" and "frustrating" mechanics. Sneak icons are now highlighted, damage calculations refined, Stamina depletion knockdowns made harder to trigger, and the HUD redesigned for improved clarity. Added hit reactions provide clearer feedback, and Archery has been modernized for both first and third-person perspectives.

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Word of an Oblivion remaster surfaced in 2023 when documents from the FTC vs. Microsoft trial (regarding the Activision Blizzard acquisition) revealed several unannounced Bethesda games slated for release. This July 2020 list, compiled before Microsoft’s purchase of ZeniMax Media, 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 canceled. Doom Year Zero became Doom: The Dark Ages, launching in May. Indiana Jones and the Great Circle arrived in December 2024. The Elder Scrolls VI significantly missed its projected release window.

The Oblivion remaster (initially listed as a remaster, the scope may have expanded to a remake) remains the focus. Its development is one of gaming’s worst-kept secrets.

Regarding platforms, Microsoft’s commitment to multiplatform releases suggests Oblivion’s potential arrival on PC, Xbox, PlayStation, and possibly even the Nintendo Switch 2, launching around June—potentially coinciding with the remake's release.