
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, although the event hasn't been officially confirmed.
- Many are eager for a new Elder Scrolls 6 trailer in 2025.
The gaming community is buzzing with excitement over the potential remake of The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion. A developer's LinkedIn profile has added fuel to these rumors by mentioning an "unannounced Unreal Engine 5 remake" for PS5, PC, and Xbox Series X/S. Although the project isn't explicitly named, many fans believe this to be a reference to Oblivion, especially given the use of Unreal Engine 5, which suggests a full-scale remake rather than a simple remaster.
Rumors about an Oblivion remake have been circulating for years, with a 2023 rumor suggesting a potential release date between 2024 and 2025. Xbox insider Jez Corden recently predicted that the reveal could happen during an Xbox Developer Direct in January 2025. While no such event has been confirmed yet, Xbox has a history of hosting Developer Directs in January, making this a plausible scenario. As leaks and rumors continue to emerge, fans are increasingly hopeful about the near-future prospects for Oblivion.
The LinkedIn profile of a Technical Art Director at Virtuos, the China-based developer rumored to be working on the project, adds significant credibility to these speculations. Meanwhile, a planned remaster of Fallout 3 was mentioned in late 2023, though its current status remains uncertain.
LinkedIn Page Adds Credence to Oblivion Remake Rumors
The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion, the sequel to 2002's The Elder Scrolls 3: Morrowind, was released in 2006 to widespread acclaim. It was celebrated for its expansive open world, stunning graphics, and memorable soundtrack. Since 2012, a dedicated group of fans has been working on the Skyblivion mod, which aims to recreate Oblivion using Skyrim's engine. In a recent video update, the development team hinted that the mod might be released in 2025, adding to the anticipation surrounding the Oblivion universe.
The future of The Elder Scrolls series remains shrouded in mystery. The first and only trailer for The Elder Scrolls 6 was released back in 2018. Bethesda Game Studios has confirmed that The Elder Scrolls 6 will be their next major project following Starfield, with director Todd Howard estimating a release window of "15 to 17 years after Skyrim." While a specific release date is still far off, fans are eagerly awaiting any new information, particularly hoping for a new trailer before the end of 2025.