Elder Scrolls: Potential Remake's Evidence Emerges

Rumored Oblivion Remake Fuels Fan Excitement for 2025

A LinkedIn profile belonging to a game developer strongly suggests an Oblivion remake, built using Unreal Engine 5, is currently under development. This adds significant weight to long-standing rumors and recent leaks surrounding the project. Speculation points towards a potential reveal at an Xbox Developer Direct in 2025, although the event itself remains unconfirmed. This anticipation is further fueled by widespread hope for a new Elder Scrolls 6 trailer later in the year.

The possibility of an Oblivion remake has been a recurring topic among fans for years, with a 2023 rumor suggesting a 2024 or 2025 release. Xbox insider Jez Corden added fuel to the fire in late December 2024, predicting a January 2025 unveiling during an Xbox Developer Direct. Given past Developer Directs in January 2023 and 2024, this scenario seems plausible. The latest evidence significantly bolsters these ongoing rumors and leaks.

A Technical Art Director at Virtuos, a Chinese development studio reportedly involved in the project, boasts on their LinkedIn profile about working on an "unannounced Unreal Engine 5 remake for PS5, PC, and Xbox Series X/S." While the game isn't explicitly named, the context, coupled with the use of Unreal Engine 5 (suggesting a remake rather than a remaster), strongly points to Oblivion. The timing coincides with previously reported plans for a Fallout 3 remaster, though the current status of that project remains unclear.

LinkedIn Profile Strengthens Oblivion Remake Claims

Released in 2006, Oblivion—the sequel to 2002's Morrowind—was critically acclaimed for its expansive world, visuals, and soundtrack. Since 2012, a dedicated fan community has been working on Skyblivion, a mod recreating 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 shrouded in mystery. The sole trailer for Elder Scrolls 6 debuted in 2018. Bethesda Game Studios has confirmed it as their next major project after Starfield, with director Todd Howard estimating a release window "15 to 17 years after Skyrim." While a concrete release date remains elusive, fans are eagerly anticipating a new trailer before the end of 2025.