The long-rumored remake of The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion could be released in the next few months. While many Bethesda fans are patiently waiting for an update on The 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 an Oblivion remaster 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 leaker NateTheHate, who has a decent track record for predicting video game announcements, stated that the Oblivion ​​​​​​remake 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 the Oblivion remake.

Oblivion Deserves A Remake

It's Still A Phenomenal RPG

While many players likely consider a massive open world that was far more accessible and approachable. The amount of content in Oblivion is still staggering, especially since most of it was hand-crafted without procedural generation like many modern RPGs.

Having said that, it's also clear that Oblivion ​​​​​​hasn't aged too well: Its graphics and animation are especially dated and its combat feels floaty and imprecise. Rumor has it that Bethesda is using Unreal Engine 5 to rebuild Oblivion rather 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.

A Revamped Oblivion Would Be A Dream

Even If It Loses Some Of Itself

Having recently replayed The 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. While I would be sad to see some of its wonky charm lost in the transition to a more recent engine, it would be worth it to once again explore Cyrodiil with a fresh coat of paint.

Source: NateTheHate/X