New Evidence of Rumored Elder Scrolls 4 Remake Surfaces

Key Takeaways

• A LinkedIn profile belonging to a developer at Virtuos, a studio rumored to be involved, hints at an unannounced Unreal Engine 5 remake for multiple platforms. The project's description strongly suggests it's The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion.
• Speculation is rife that an Oblivion remake reveal will occur during a potential Xbox Developer Direct event in 2025. While unconfirmed, past precedent suggests this is plausible.
• Anticipation for a new Elder Scrolls VI trailer in 2025 is also high among fans.

The possibility of an Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion remake is gaining traction, fueled by a recent LinkedIn post. Whispers of a remake or remaster have circulated for some time, with several recent leaks seemingly lending credence to these claims.

Rumors of an Oblivion remake have surfaced periodically, with a 2023 rumor suggesting a 2024 or 2025 release. In late December 2024, Xbox insider Jez Corden predicted a reveal during a January 2025 Xbox Developer Direct. Although unconfirmed, the company's history of holding such events in January makes this a strong possibility. The latest evidence significantly strengthens the belief that an Oblivion remake announcement is imminent.

A Technical Art Director at Virtuos, the studio reportedly developing the remake, posted on LinkedIn about working on an "unannounced Unreal Engine 5 remake for PS5, PC, and Xbox Series X/S." While the game isn't explicitly named, the context, coupled with the use of Unreal Engine 5 (suggesting a full remake rather than a remaster), strongly points to Oblivion. A Fallout 3 remaster was also rumored in late 2023, but its current status remains unclear.

LinkedIn Profile Bolsters Oblivion Remake Speculation

Released in 2006, Oblivion, the sequel to 2002's Morrowind, was critically acclaimed for its expansive world, visuals, and soundtrack. Since 2012, a dedicated fan community has been working on Skyblivion, a mod recreating Oblivion using Skyrim's engine. A recent update from the Skyblivion team hinted at a 2025 release for their ambitious project.

The future of the Elder Scrolls franchise remains somewhat shrouded in mystery. The only trailer for The Elder Scrolls VI was released in 2018. Bethesda Game Studios has confirmed it's their next major project after Starfield, with director Todd Howard suggesting a release timeframe of "15 to 17 years after Skyrim." A release window remains unannounced, but fans are hopeful for a new trailer before the end of 2025.