Summary

  • Bethesda did not announce the Oblivion remake on the game's 19th anniversary, disappointing fans.
  • The game is reportedly being developed by Virtuos, with recent rumors indicating that it could be released as early as April.
  • Fans are also waiting for more information regarding The Elder Scrolls 6, as the RPG was first revealed in 2018.

March 20 marked the 19th anniversary of The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion, but the auspicious day came and passed without Bethesda announcing the game's rumored remake. As rumors of an Oblivion remake continue to swirl, many in the community are eager for the original game's developer to provide a statement regarding the highly anticipated project.

Still beloved by many fans of the Elder Scrolls series nearly two decades following its initial release in 2006, Oblivion continues to be praised by new and returning players for its story, music, and massive open world. Rumors of a remake have popped up for years, with Windows Central Executive Editor Jez Cordon claiming that Xbox would reveal the Oblivion remaster during a January 2025 presentation late last year. This didn't come to pass, but speculation and predictions continue to appear online, with more and more concrete evidence coming to light about the potential project. Unfortunately, the community was recently let down once again, with Bethesda dropping the ball on a very important day.

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Oblivion turned 19 on March 20, 2025, but instead of getting an announcement about the game's remaster, fans were instead met by a single celebratory post on the official Bethesda Game Studios Twitter page. The post shows a sweetroll with a single candle placed atop it, with the studio thanking the title for "sharing in our worlds." Rather than sharing in the festive mood, the comments section is largely filled with fans asking about the game's remake or more information about The Elder Scrolls 6. Recent rumors indicate that the Oblivion remake was initially aiming for a June release, and many wonder why Bethesda hasn't even mentioned the title so close to its launch.

The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion's Anniversary Passes by Without Remake Announcement

Reputable leaker NateTheHate provided an update on the Oblivion remake earlier this month, claiming that the title will be both revealed and released in April 2025 rather than its initial goal of June. They also claimed that a shadow drop was possible, which has only served to rile up the community even further. It's said that this updated version of Oblivion is being developed by Virtuos, a company known for its ports and remasters.

As official news of an Oblivion remaster remains nonexistent, so does new information regarding The Elder Scrolls 6. First revealed in a teaser trailer in 2018, the highly anticipated RPG was confirmed to be in development in March 2024, with Todd Howard stating that early builds of the game were already being played.

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The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion
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RPG
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PC-1 PlayStation-1 Xbox-1
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Released
March 20, 2006
ESRB
M for Mature: Blood and Gore, Language, Sexual Themes, Use of Alcohol, Violence
Developer(s)
Bethesda
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Bethesda
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havok, speedtree, gamebryo
Franchise
The Elder Scrolls
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RPG