Elder Scrolls 4 Remake Rumors Gain New Evidence

Summary

• A developer's LinkedIn profile hints at the active development of an Oblivion remake using Unreal Engine 5.
• Fans are eagerly anticipating an Oblivion remake reveal during an Xbox Developer Direct in 2025, though the event hasn't been confirmed.
• Many are eager for a new Elder Scrolls 6 trailer in 2025.

Excitement is building around the possibility of a remake of The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion, spurred by recent hints from a developer's LinkedIn profile. The long-awaited project, which has been whispered about for years, may finally be coming to fruition. A 2023 rumor suggested a potential release in 2024 or 2025, and in late December 2024, Xbox insider Jez Corden predicted a reveal during an Xbox Developer Direct in January 2025. While the event itself remains unconfirmed, Xbox has a history of hosting Developer Directs in January, making this a plausible scenario. As leaks and rumors continue to swirl, a new piece of evidence suggests that fans of Oblivion could soon have something to celebrate.

The LinkedIn profile of a Technical Art Director at Virtuos, the China-based studio rumored to be developing the Oblivion remake, mentions their involvement in an "unannounced Unreal Engine 5 remake for PS5, PC, and Xbox Series X/S." Although the project isn't explicitly named, many believe it to be the anticipated Oblivion remake, especially given the mention of Unreal Engine 5, which indicates a full remake rather than a simple remaster. This adds to the speculation surrounding the project, particularly following late 2023 rumors about a Fallout 3 remaster, though the status of that project remains unclear.

LinkedIn Page Adds Credence to Oblivion Remake Rumors

The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion, released in 2006 as the successor to 2002's The Elder Scrolls 3: Morrowind, received widespread acclaim for its expansive open world, stunning graphics, and memorable soundtrack. Since 2012, a dedicated group of fans has been working on Skyblivion, a mod that recreates Oblivion using Skyrim's engine. Recently, the team behind Skyblivion released a video update, hinting at a possible release in 2025.

The future of The Elder Scrolls series remains shrouded in mystery, with the only trailer for The Elder Scrolls 6 released back in 2018. Bethesda Game Studios has confirmed that the game will follow their release of Starfield, with director Todd Howard estimating a launch between "15 to 17 years after Skyrim." Although a precise release window is yet to be announced, fans are hopeful for a new trailer before the end of 2025.