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Xbox Support may have just accidentally revealedThe Elder Scrolls 4: OblivionRemastered’s release date. It’s been a hectic time for Bethesda fans, as leaks and rumors have abounded about what may be one of the worst-kept secrets in gaming right now. While there’s still no official announcement for the remastered version ofThe Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion, fans have already found screenshots, title cards, supported platforms, and, now, its release day.
Multiple insiders and leakers had all but confirmed the remaster, though some called it a remake, some time ago, but recent leaks have seemingly cleared any remaining doubt. On April 15, fansfoundOblivion Remasteredscreenshots and promotional imageson Virtuos Games' official website. Those leaked details confirmed that the game was real and coming to Xbox Series X, PS5, and PC, but the timeline was still uncertain. Xbox Support now seems to have cleared that up.
The same day as the Virtuos leak, Twitter user Ser_Raven18 posted a conversation they had with Xbox Support that gave away even more details. When asked whenOblivion Remasteredwould be available on cloud gaming, the support bot replied that it would release on June 11, 2025, as a day-one title on Xbox Game Pass. While these automated replies are not an official or infallible source, that time frame does line up with what many were expecting. Multiple insiders have previouslysuggested theOblivionremaster would release in the week of April 21, though some said it would come a few days later from there, potentially shadow-dropping on April 22 after theElder Scrolls Onlineevent.
Xbox Support Says Oblivion Remastered Will Release on July 07, 2025
Through these conversations, Xbox Support also revealed thatOblivion Remasteredwill be available on Xbox One, not just newer consoles, as indicated by previous leaks. All in all, it’s gearing up to be a big release. Even so, the makers behind the fan-madeSkyblivionsaid they’re not worried about an official remaster, as they intended it as a passion project, not something to profit from. Regardless, betweenSkyblivionand the officialOblivion Remastered, it’s a good time to be anElder Scrollsfan.
The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion
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