December 20th 2024.
It seems that Oblivion, the fourth installment in The Elder Scrolls series, is in need of some tender loving care. While many fans eagerly await the release of The Elder Scrolls 6, there have been rumors circulating about a possible remake of Oblivion for quite some time now.
These rumors were fueled by a Microsoft leak last year, which listed a remaster of Oblivion alongside other remastered games such as Fallout 3, a new Doom game, and Dishonored 3. However, since then, there has been little news about the project. That is until now.
According to insider eXtas1s, who is known for leaking information about Xbox Game Pass, the Oblivion remake is indeed real and is set for release in 2025. They speculate that an official announcement may be made at an Xbox Developer Direct event in January.
This news was further supported by fellow insider NateTheDrake, who claimed on the platform ResetEra that a new version of Oblivion is definitely still in development and will see a release, though they did not specify when. Another insider, Klobrille, also stated that the game is scheduled for release in 2025.
Even The Verge's Tom Warren seemed to hint at a possible 2025 launch, as he mentioned that Xbox has "more" to come next year, beyond the already announced games like Avowed, Fable, and The Outer Worlds 2. While he did not mention Oblivion specifically, some fans have connected the dots and believe that it may be one of the surprises in store for 2025.
However, the big question remains whether this will be a remaster or a remake. These terms are often used interchangeably, even within the industry, but they actually have different implications. A remaster typically involves improving the resolution and frame rate of the game, while a remake involves rebuilding the game from scratch.
Interestingly, back in July 2023, there were rumors that an Oblivion "remaster" was in the works at Virtuos Paris, using the Unreal Engine 5. However, this doesn't make sense because using Unreal Engine 5 would imply a full remake, not just a remaster. At the time, it was rumored that the game would launch at the end of 2024 or early 2025, which lines up with these new rumors.
Considering that Xbox has held a Developer Direct presentation for the past two years in January, it's likely that another one will take place next year. This seems even more plausible given the lack of announcements at The Game Awards.
It's worth noting that all of this is still just speculation and old leaks at this point. However, a remaster/remake of Oblivion would make sense as a stop-gap until The Elder Scrolls 6, which may not be released until 2028.
In the meantime, Oblivion is not exactly a visual masterpiece by today's standards. But if you have any thoughts or comments about the potential remake, don't hesitate to email us, leave a comment, follow us on Twitter, or sign up for our newsletter.
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In other news, an artist's Pinterest account may have revealed the setting for The Elder Scrolls 6. And it seems that The Outer Worlds 2 will be coming to both PS5 and Xbox, as part of a continued push for multi-platform releases. Former PlayStation boss, Shawn Layden, also weighed in on the success of the PS4 over the Xbox One.
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