The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remake Could Arrive Very Soon
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Bethesda's long-rumored remake of The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion is reportedly set for an imminent reveal, with multiple sources indicating a release date potentially earlier than initially expected. Previously anticipated for June 2025, the remake is now reportedly launching even sooner, possibly as early as April or May 2025.Insider NateTheHate, known for reliable Microsoft-related leaks, recently indicated that Bethesda is preparing to officially unveil the Oblivion remake either this month or in April. According to these reports, the game could be released before the previously expected June window—potentially as soon as next month (April 2025).https://Twitter.com/NateTheHate2/status/1899604247978840406The Oblivion remake is reportedly being

The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remake

The much-anticipated remake of The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion could be coming sooner than expected. According to reliable insider NateTheHate, the game is set to launch either in April or May 2025, which is earlier than the original June release date.

  • Developer: Bethesda and Virtuos
  • Engine: Unreal Engine 5
  • Features: Significant visual enhancements, revamped gameplay mechanics (including stamina, sneaking, blocking, archery, hit reactions, and a redesigned HUD)

This remake is moving at a rapid pace, with insider reports suggesting that Bethesda is preparing an imminent reveal.

What are the enhancements you think are essential to be included in this remake?

  • linkinkampf19 🖤🩶🤍💜🇺🇦@lemmy.worldEnglish
    31·
    8 hours ago

    Must moving from the Gamebtyo/Creation Engine to Unreal seems like a huge leap. Wonder how much that’ll affect modding capability or recreating popular mods from the original game.

    Kinda sad that this’ll seemingly overshadow the Skyblivion team’s efforts over the past 15 years… Unless they hired some of their team.

    • Astigma@lemmy.worldEnglish
      2·
      6 hours ago

      I would imagine it’ll be similar to GTA The Definitive Edition where the original engine still handles the physics etc. and Unreal is used to render the new visuals and UI.

      • TheGrandNagus@lemmy.worldEnglish
        31·
        4 hours ago

        I think Bethesda didn’t have a choice but to partner with someone, as they don’t have the in-house experience with UE5.

        I imagine part of why they’re even doing this with an old (and internally well-understood) game is so that they can use it as a good starting point to learn UE.

        I actually think this is why Sony keeps remastering The Last of Us anytime there’s new hardware. It’s not so much they feel the game needs it and it’s the only way they can keep people playing the series, it’s a way for their developers to properly test new hardware and software, using assets they broadly already understand and have on hand.