Rumors are swirling that Bethesda will soon announce a remake of The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion. According to NatetheHate, a leaker with a proven track record (including correctly predicting the Nintendo Switch 2 announcement date), and corroborated by VGC, the reveal is expected sometime this month or next. Release estimates vary, with NatetheHate suggesting a pre-June launch and VGC hinting at a potential April release.

Intriguingly, Mp1st reported on what appeared to be leaked details of the Oblivion remake, seemingly accidentally released by a former Virtuos employee. Microsoft declined to comment on the report to IGN. According to Mp1st, Virtuos utilized Unreal Engine 5 for the remake, suggesting a substantial overhaul rather than a simple remaster. Alleged gameplay changes include modifications to Stamina, Sneak, Blocking, Archery, Hit Reactions, and the HUD. Specifically, Blocking was reportedly redesigned for a more action-oriented feel, Sneak icons were enhanced, Stamina depletion knockdowns were made harder to trigger, and the HUD received a revamp for improved clarity. Hit reactions were added, and Archery was modernized for both first and third-person perspectives.

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Early whispers of an Oblivion remaster surfaced in 2023 when documents from the FTC vs. Microsoft trial revealed a list of unannounced Bethesda games. This list, compiled in July 2020, included an Oblivion Remaster slated for fiscal year 2022. However, many titles on that list faced delays or cancellations. The fact that the Microsoft document referred to a remaster and not a remake raises questions about the project's evolution.

The upcoming release will likely be multiplatform, given Microsoft's current strategy. With the Nintendo Switch 2 on the horizon, a potential release window aligning with the new console's launch is plausible. The unveiling of this remake promises to be one of the most anticipated events in gaming.