New Evidence of Rumored Elder Scrolls 4 Remake Surfaces

Oblivion Remake Hints Emerge: Unreal Engine 5 and a Potential 2025 Reveal

A LinkedIn profile belonging to a game developer strongly suggests an Oblivion remake is underway, utilizing Unreal Engine 5. This fuels existing speculation about an official announcement, potentially during a 2025 Xbox Developer Direct – an event yet to be confirmed, but a likely scenario given past precedent. The anticipation extends beyond Oblivion; many fans are also hoping for a new Elder Scrolls 6 trailer before the year's end.

The possibility of an Oblivion remake has been a recurring topic, with whispers of a 2024 or 2025 launch circulating in 2023. Xbox insider Jez Corden further fueled the flames in late December 2024, predicting a January 2025 reveal during an Xbox Developer Direct. The plausibility of this prediction is bolstered by the company's history of hosting similar events in January 2023 and 2024. This latest LinkedIn update adds significant weight to the accumulating evidence.

A Technical Art Director at Virtuos, a Chinese development studio reportedly involved in the project, lists an "unannounced Unreal Engine 5 remake for PS5, PC, and Xbox Series X/S" among their accomplishments. While the game isn't explicitly named, the context, coupled with the use of Unreal Engine 5 (suggesting a full remake rather than a simple remaster), strongly points towards Oblivion. This news follows earlier reports of a potential Fallout 3 remaster in late 2023, though its current status remains unclear.

LinkedIn Profile Reinforces Oblivion Remake Rumors

Released in 2006, Oblivion, the sequel to 2002's Morrowind, received widespread critical acclaim for its expansive world, visuals, and soundtrack. Interestingly, a dedicated community has been working since 2012 on Skyblivion, a mod that recreates Oblivion within Skyrim's engine. A recent video 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 Elder Scrolls 6, released in 2018, leaves much to the imagination. Bethesda Game Studios has confirmed it as their next major project after Starfield, with director Todd Howard suggesting a release window between "15 to 17 years after Skyrim." While a concrete release date remains elusive, fans are keeping their fingers crossed for a fresh trailer before the close of 2025.