Summary
The long-rumoredElder Scrolls 4: Oblivionremake remains a hot topic online, with several insiders now narrowing down the mysterious title’s release window to the week of April 21. Several speculated drop dates have come and gone, but manyElder Scrolls 4: Oblivionfans remain cautiously optimistic that the game will be announced and released this month.
An updated version ofOblivionhas been on many fans' wishlists for years, with rumors dating back to late 2023 when a leaked Bethesda presentation made mention of the project. According to reports, the game is being developed by Virtuos, a company largely known and well-regarded for its remakes and ports. While it’s been confirmed that Virtuos is currently assisting in the development ofMetal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater, many believe that it is also hard at work bringing one of Bethesda’s greatest games to modern hardware, withrumors of anElder Scrolls 4: Oblivionremakehaving heated up exponentially over the past month.
While rumors ofOblivion’s release in April 2025 have been debunked so far, it appears that several insiders still believe this will be the case. During the new episode of theGame Mess Morningsstream, Giant Bomb journalist Jeff Grubb said thatThe Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivionremake will shadow drop during the week of April 21, potentially followingThe Elder Scrolls Onlineanniversary event on April 22. Grubb claimed that he had received separate confirmation regarding the date, and that he is “getting excited” about the rumored title’s release. Earlier in April, theSteam page forOblivionwas suddenly updated, and with more and more well-known reporters and insiders weighing in on the release, many in the community still believe that it may happen.
Several Insiders Claim the Oblivion Remake Will Drop During the Week of April 21
Past rumors indicate that theOblivionremake will be “fully remade” using Unreal Engine 5, and will include completely reworked gameplay systems to appeal to the modern audience. Many fans were frustrated when, in late March,Bethesda failed to make an announcement onOblivion’s anniversary, missing what would have been the perfect opportunity to showcase the reworked game.
Bethesda has given no comment regarding the existence of theOblivionremake, with the company keeping busy with other projects in the meantime. Thelong-awaited PS5Starfieldportis expected to be released in 2025, and a new update forElder Scrolls Onlinewill make some big changes to the MMO, including the addition of subclasses, visual upgrades, and remix seasons, allowing new players to experience previous seasonal content.
