Oblivion Remake Hints Emerge: Unreal Engine 5 and 2025 Release Speculation

Recent developments strongly suggest an Oblivion remake is underway, fueled by a developer's LinkedIn profile and ongoing industry speculation. The possibility of a remake, or even a remaster, has circulated for years, with numerous leaks seemingly validating its existence.

A 2023 rumor predicted a 2024 or 2025 release for the unannounced project. Xbox insider Jez Corden further fueled the speculation in late December 2024, suggesting a reveal during a January 2025 Xbox Developer Direct (though this event remains unconfirmed). The precedent of Developer Directs in January 2023 and 2024 lends credence to this prediction.

Crucially, a Technical Art Director at Virtuos, a 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 not explicitly named, the description, coupled with the use of Unreal Engine 5 (suggesting a remake rather than a remaster), strongly points towards Oblivion. This corroborates earlier rumors and adds significant weight to the speculation. (Note: Separate plans for a Fallout 3 remaster surfaced in late 2023, but its current status remains unclear.)

LinkedIn Profile Strengthens Remake Claims

Released in 2006, Oblivion, the sequel to 2002's Morrowind, garnered widespread acclaim for its expansive world, visuals, and soundtrack. The enduring popularity of the game is evident in the ongoing Skyblivion project, a fan-made recreation of Oblivion within Skyrim's engine, recently hinting at a 2025 release.

The future of the Elder Scrolls franchise remains somewhat shrouded in mystery. The only trailer for Elder Scrolls 6, released in 2018, offers limited insight into its development. Bethesda Game Studios has confirmed it as their next major project following Starfield, with director Todd Howard suggesting a release window "15 to 17 years after Skyrim." While a concrete release date remains elusive, fans eagerly anticipate a new trailer before the end of 2025.