Elder Scrolls IV Remake Rumors Gain Credibility with New Findings

Oblivion Remake Hints Emerge: Unreal Engine 5 and 2025 Release Speculation

Recent developments strongly suggest an active development cycle for a rumored Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion remake, potentially utilizing Unreal Engine 5. This follows years of speculation and leaks surrounding the project.

A LinkedIn profile belonging to a Technical Art Director at Virtuos, a studio reportedly involved, lists work on an "unannounced Unreal Engine 5 remake for PS5, PC, and Xbox Series X/S." While not explicitly naming Oblivion, the context and engine choice heavily imply the game's identity, shifting expectations from a remaster to a full-blown remake. This aligns with prior rumors suggesting a 2024 or 2025 release.

Xbox insider Jez Corden further fueled the anticipation, predicting a January 2025 reveal during an Xbox Developer Direct. Although unconfirmed, the precedent of Developer Directs in January 2023 and 2024 makes this a plausible scenario.

This news comes alongside the continued progress of the fan-made Skyblivion mod, a recreation of Oblivion within Skyrim's engine, which is also targeting a 2025 release. The convergence of these events significantly boosts the credibility of the remake rumors.

The Oblivion remake's potential arrival adds another layer of excitement to the already anticipated Elder Scrolls VI. The sole trailer for Elder Scrolls VI, released in 2018, left fans yearning for updates. While Bethesda has confirmed it's a post-Starfield project, with a release window potentially 15-17 years after Skyrim, hopes remain high for a new trailer before the end of 2025. The possibility of an Oblivion remake reveal in 2025 could further amplify the anticipation surrounding the franchise's future.