Elder Scrolls IV: Data Suggests Remake

Key Takeaways

• A LinkedIn profile belonging to a developer at Virtuos, a studio rumored to be involved, strongly suggests an unannounced Unreal Engine 5 remake is underway for PlayStation 5, PC, and Xbox Series X/S. Many believe this points to an Oblivion remake.
• Speculation points towards a potential Oblivion remake reveal at an Xbox Developer Direct in 2025, although this event remains unconfirmed.
• Anticipation for a new Elder Scrolls VI trailer in 2025 is high amongst fans.

The possibility of an Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion remake is gaining momentum, fueled by a developer's LinkedIn profile. Hints of an Oblivion remake or remaster have circulated for some time, with recent leaks seemingly supporting its existence.

Rumors of an Oblivion remake have persisted since 2023, suggesting a potential 2024 or 2025 release. In late December 2024, Xbox insider Jez Corden predicted an Oblivion remake announcement during a January 2025 Xbox Developer Direct. While unconfirmed, Xbox's history of holding Developer Directs in January (2023 and 2024) lends credibility to this prediction. The latest evidence significantly strengthens the belief that an Oblivion remake is imminent.

A Technical Art Director at Virtuos, the studio reportedly working on the project, boasts on their LinkedIn profile about an "unannounced Unreal Engine 5 remake for PS5, PC, and Xbox Series X/S." Although the game isn't explicitly named, the context, coupled with the use of Unreal Engine 5 (suggesting a remake rather than a remaster), strongly suggests Oblivion. In late 2023, plans for a Fallout 3 remaster surfaced, but its current status remains unclear.

LinkedIn Profile Reinforces Oblivion Remake Speculation

Released in 2006, Oblivion, the sequel to 2002's Morrowind, garnered significant praise for its expansive open world, visuals, and soundtrack. Since 2012, a dedicated fan community has been developing Skyblivion, a mod recreating Oblivion within Skyrim's engine. A recent update from the Skyblivion team hinted at a 2025 release.

The future of the Elder Scrolls franchise remains somewhat shrouded in mystery. The sole trailer for Elder Scrolls VI debuted in 2018. Bethesda Game Studios has confirmed it as their next major project following Starfield, with director Todd Howard suggesting a release window "15 to 17 years after Skyrim." While a concrete release date is still absent, fans are hopeful for a new trailer before the end of 2025.