The long-awaited remaster of The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion may be coming very soon. Rumors about an Oblivion remaster have persisted for years — some even thought it would appear during January's Xbox Developer Direct 2025 showcase. Now, thanks to some datamined screenshots (and some accidentally posted information from the Xbox support team), it appears that The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered isn't just real, but launching this month.
This is great news for anyone who missed the legendary 2006 RPG the first time around, especially since The Elder Scrolls 6 is completely MIA. If leaks are to be believed, this upcoming Bethesda game has been refreshed with updated Unreal Engine 5 graphics, along with some new gameplay features — including revisions to core combat and exploration systems.
While Skyrim players have seen Bethesda release countless new editions of Oblivion's 2010 follow-up, believe us when we say this is one that's still absolutely worth your attention while we wait for a new Elder Scrolls game. So, before we make our grand return to Cyrodiil, here's everything you need to know about The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered — from the rumored release window, gameplay, and more.
The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Release Date Speculation
While Bethesda hasn't acknowledged the leaks yet, all signs point to The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered having a release date of Monday, April 21. All week, internet detectives have been digging up evidence to support this rumor, and now the Oblivion remaster is expected to be a shadow drop — that is, a surprise reveal to the world that's immediately available for purchase.
The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Platforms
If The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered is indeed real, then leaked information from developer Virtuos' website suggests it'll be available on Xbox Series X, PS5, and PC from day one. Given that The Elder Scrolls IP is now owned by Xbox, the Oblivion remaster will also be available via the Game Pass Ultimate service for PC and Xbox.
The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Game Engine
According to Mp1st, The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered is rumored to be using Unreal Engine 5. Mp1st reports that a former Virtuos employee posted information about the game on their website, which disclosed numerous details. The unverified big claim is that Oblivion has been "completely remade" using Unreal Engine 5. This means that in addition to updated graphics that won't make Khajitts look quite so much like potatoes, there will be major gameplay changes introduced.
The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered Game Changes
Oblivion is an open-world role-playing game set in the fictional province of Cyrodiil. Like Skyrim, there are plenty of open-ended quests for you to pick up from NPCs and explore. However, there's an overarching story involving your character trying to stop a fanatical cult called the Mythic Dawn, who are hellbent on opening the gates to the demonic realm of Oblivion. So, if you've only played Skyrim and enjoyed those Daedric Prince quests, well, you're in for a treat with the Oblivion remaster.