The highly anticipated remake of Bethesda’s classic RPG, The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion, is rumored to be announced imminently with a potential release ahead of June 2025. This speculation comes from NateTheHate, known for reliable leaks about unannounced games. He suggests that fans can expect more details this month or in April and that the release date may occur sooner than previously expected.
Supporting this claim, sources from VGC indicated that the remake might launch as early as April 2025. Reports state that the remake has been fully developed using Unreal Engine 5, bringing a variety of revamped gameplay systems. Although many anticipated an announcement at the Xbox Developer Direct in January, it did not materialize.
The origins of these rumors trace back to documents from a 2023 legal case involving Microsoft and the FTC concerning Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision Blizzard. Notably, an "Oblivion Remaster" was flagged as an upcoming unannounced project for Bethesda to be released in the 2022 financial year, although this did not come to fruition.
Currently, there is no information regarding the platforms for the remake. Bethesda has recently taken steps to release some titles on competing platforms, but major titles, such as Starfield, remain exclusive to Xbox and PC. Oblivion, originally released in 2006, was an Xbox exclusive at launch but later became available on PS3 in 2007.
Additionally, while an official remake of Oblivion has yet to be confirmed, there is a fan-made version titled Skyblivion that aims to launch in 2025. Bethesda followed up Oblivion with the massively successful The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim in 2011. Fans are also awaiting news on The Elder Scrolls VI, but details regarding its release are still under wraps.
