The long-rumored remake ofThe Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivioncould be released in the next few months. While many Bethesda fans are patiently waiting for an update onThe Elder Scrolls 6, which was announced in 2018, it seems like the studio may be returning to the past before it moves ahead with the franchise. Rumors of anOblivionremaster have swirled for years now and while the project has never been confirmed, it could be the case that Bethesda is planning to surprise fans with a sudden announcement.
Over on X (formerly Twitter), reputable leakerNateTheHate, who has a decent track record for predicting video game announcements, stated that theOblivionremake could be launched before June 2025. Moreover,they expect the game to be formally announced before the end of March or possibly in April, noting that their information isn’t concrete so some changes should be anticipated. As with all rumors of this nature, fans should take it with a grain of salt until such a time as Bethesda reveals theOblivionremake.
Oblivion Deserves A Remake
It’s Still A Phenomenal RPG
While many players likely considerThe Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrimto be Bethesda’s crown jewel,it would have never existed were it not forOblivion. Coming off the complexity ofThe Elder Scrolls 3: Morrowind, the studio managed to refine the gameplay loop down to its most exciting elements, providing users witha massive open worldthat was far more accessible and approachable. The amount of content inOblivionis still staggering, especially since most of it was hand-crafted without procedural generation like many modern RPGs.
Having said that, it’s also clear thatOblivionhasn’t aged too well:Its graphics and animation are especially dated and its combat feels floaty and imprecise. Rumor has it thatBethesda is using Unreal Engine 5to rebuildOblivionrather than the usual Creation Engine. If that turns out to be true, the remake should be an upgrade across the board, especially when it comes to visuals.
The Rumored Oblivion Remake Could Be Bad News For Elder Scroll Fans (But Not Because Of TES 6)
An Oblivion Unreal Engine 5 remake is rumored to be released soon. However, it could be bad news for fans as they may lose a better version.
A Revamped Oblivion Would Be A Dream
Even If It Loses Some Of Itself
Having recently replayedThe Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion, I would jump at the chance to experience an Unreal Engine 5 remake of Bethesda’s epic. Even without all the additional benefits of modern RPGs, it’s a remarkably robust game that offers more freedom than one might initially expect. WhileI would be sad to see some of its wonky charm lost in the transitionto a more recent engine, it would be worth it toonce again explore Cyrodiilwith a fresh coat of paint.
