Bethesda’s plans for a remake of The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion were first revealed through an inadvertent leak during a Microsoft vs. FTC lawsuit in Summer 2023. A leaked document showed Bethesda’s internal release schedule, which included the game as one of several titles set to be released on console and PC.
According to recent reports, Virtuos is working on the remake using Epic’s Unreal Engine 5. The studio, known for its work on The Outer Worlds: The Spacer’s Choice Edition and Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater, has reportedly improved gameplay mechanics in six key areas: Stamina, Sneak, Blocking, Archery, Hit Reaction, and HUD.
The enhancements include a more accessible and visually interesting HUD, tweaked stamina system to reduce frustration, and improvements to hit reactions during combat. Archery has also been overhauled to feel smoother in both third- and first-person modes.
While the exact release date remains unknown, it’s likely that the remake will be announced soon, possibly around the time of Skyblivion’s release. The total conversion mod aims to port Oblivion to Skyrim’s engine, and some speculate that this may coincide with the official remake’s announcement.
The prospect of an UE5-powered remakes is exciting, but some fans are already speculating about the possibility of a new game from Bethesda. A poll on the article invites readers to share their thoughts on which option they’d prefer.
Source: https://wccftech.com/the-elder-scrolls-iv-oblivion-remake-rumors-intensify-as-details-on-the-improvements-emerge-in-new-report