The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion getting a remaster took players by surprise, but Cyrodiil greatly benefited from the glow-up that it received. Fans can’t help but look back at Bethesda’s catalog and think, “What else could use a modern makeover?”
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There’s something irresistible about diving back into those clunky, ambitious worlds with fresh visuals and modern mechanics—especially when the original ideas were ahead of their time, but the tech just wasn’t there. From cosmic horror to desert wastelands, Bethesda’s back catalog is full of games that deserve a second life, and there are none more deserving than these games.
Games published by Bethesda have been taken into consideration as well.
6 Call of Cthulhu: Dark Corners Of The Earth
The Sleepless Nights Would Hit Different In 4K
Call of Cthulhu: Dark Corners of the Earth
- Released
- March 24, 2006
WHERE TO PLAY
- ESRB
- M 17+
- Developer(s)
- Headfirst Productions
- Publisher(s)
- Bethesda Softworks
- Platform(s)
- PC, Xbox (Original)
- Genre(s)
- Survival Horror, Stealth
This 2005 cult horror gem was Bethesda’s foray into Lovecraftian horror, and it didn’t pull any punches. Call of Cthulhu: Dark Corners Of The Earth drops players into the town of Innsmouth, where things are… not normal. There’s no HUD, no health bar, and sanity is a very real mechanic—watching too much cosmic horror unravel in front of you can literally drive the protagonist mad.
The atmosphere is top-tier, but the game was notorious for its janky controls, brutal difficulty spikes, and bugs that could softlock progress. A remake could fix the frustrating stealth sections and clunky combat while leaning harder into the psychological horror and detective elements that fans still praise today. With modern horror sensibilities, and maybe a bit of the Amnesia or Resident Evil Village polish, Innsmouth could be terrifying all over again.
5 The Elder Scrolls Adventures: Redguard
Before There Was Skyrim, There Was This Swashbuckling Side Story
The Elder Scrolls Adventures: Redguard
- Released
- November 16, 1998
WHERE TO PLAY
- ESRB
- m
- Developer(s)
- Bethesda Softworks
- Platform(s)
- PC
- Genre(s)
- Action-Adventure
Long before Bethesda became synonymous with open worlds, they experimented with The Elder Scrolls Adventures: Redguard, a 1998 action-adventure spin-off that followed Cyrus, a Redguard mercenary, on a quest to find his missing sister. It ditched the open-world format for a more linear, swashbuckling tale set on the island of Stros M'Kai, complete with swordplay, puzzles, and a surprising amount of pirate politics.
Redguard’s biggest issue? It was locked to MS-DOS and ran like a slideshow on anything less than a dedicated gaming rig. The controls were clunky, and the combat was more “flail wildly” than “master swordsman,” but the story and worldbuilding were peak Elder Scrolls. A remake could modernize the combat, flesh out the world, and finally bring this often-overlooked corner of Tamriel to a new generation.
4 Pirates Of The Caribbean
A Pirate’s Life, But Make It Bethesda
Pirates of the Caribbean
- Released
- June 30, 2003
- Platform(s)
- PC, Xbox (Original)
Yes, Bethesda made a Pirates of the Caribbean game. Sort of. Released in 2003 and originally intended to be a sequel to Sea Dogs, Bethesda slapped the Pirates license on it when Disney’s movie took off. The result? An open-world pirate RPG with ship combat, treasure hunting, and a loosely tied-in Jack Sparrow cameo that felt more like an afterthought.
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Despite its rough edges, it had ambition. Players could sail the Caribbean, upgrade ships, and engage in naval battles long before Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag made that mainstream. A remake could double down on the sandbox elements, give the story some actual weight, and modernize the sailing mechanics. Imagine a Bethesda-style pirate RPG with dynamic weather , procedurally generated treasure hunts, and factions vying for control of the seas. It’s a gold mine waiting to be rediscovered.
3 Fallout 3
War, War Never Ages Well On PS3
Fallout 3
- Released
- October 28, 2008
WHERE TO PLAY
Fallout 3 is often the entry point for players who fell in love with Bethesda’s post-apocalyptic vision. Washington D.C.’s Capital Wasteland was desolate, grim, and somehow still full of personality. The story of a Lone Wanderer searching for their father while navigating the politics of the Brotherhood of Steel, Enclave, and various wasteland factions still hits hard.
But go back now, and it’s rough. The combat feels stiff, the animations show their age, and the world, while iconic, looks like it was dipped in a green filter. A remake could overhaul the shooting mechanics (maybe borrow some of Fallout 4’s improvements), add more dynamic events, and give D.C. The detailed, handcrafted feel of newer RPGs.
2 Fallout: New Vegas
The One That Outsold The Mainline Series
Fallout: New Vegas
- Released
- October 19, 2010
WHERE TO PLAY
- ESRB
- M for Mature: Blood and Gore, Intense Violence, Sexual Content, Strong Language, Use of Drugs
- Developer(s)
- Obsidian Entertainment
- Genre(s)
- RPG
Ask any Fallout fan what their favorite entry is, and New Vegas will often be in the conversation. Obsidian’s spin on Bethesda’s sandbox formula brought deeper role-playing, branching narratives, and some of the best writing in the series. The Mojave felt alive with factions, from the NCR to Caesar’s Legion, all vying for control of the Strip.
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But it launched with bugs—lots of them. And while mods have patched many issues on PC, console players never got the polished experience it deserved. A remake could fix the infamous crashes, overhaul the combat, and maybe even expand on some cut content (like that giant Hoover Dam battle that was supposed to be way bigger). Plus, with New Vegas’s emphasis on choice and consequence, giving it modern AI and world systems could make those choices feel even more impactful.
1 The Elder Scrolls 3: Morrowind
The Granddaddy Of Open-World RPGs
The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind
- Released
- May 1, 2002
WHERE TO PLAY
- ESRB
- T For Teen due to Blood, Violence
- Developer(s)
- Bethesda Game Studios
- Platform(s)
- PC, Xbox (Original)
- Genre(s)
- RPG
No game on this list screams “Remake me!” Louder than Morrowind. The 2002 classic is often cited as the pinnacle of Bethesda’s worldbuilding—a sprawling alien landscape filled with giant mushrooms, floating gods, and a culture that feels truly distinct from the usual medieval fantasy fare.
Morrowind’s story is layered, its factions are complex, and its freedom is unmatched. Players can kill key NPCs, break the main quest, and still be left to wander Vvardenfell as a god-slaying kleptomaniac. But time has not been kind to its dice-roll combat, archaic journal system, or lack of map markers. A remake could modernize the UI, rework combat to feel less like missing ghosts with every swing, and keep the original’s sense of mystery and discovery intact. Imagine stepping off that boat in Seyda Neen again, but this time with a fully voiced world, dynamic weather that actually affects gameplay, and maybe—just maybe—NPCs who don’t stare like mannequins. Morrowind is a world worth revisiting, and if Oblivion can get its shine, so should Vvardenfell.
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