Bethesda is set to unveil the highly anticipated remake of The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion tomorrow. The remastered classic is expected to launch for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC, with ‘day one’ availability on Xbox Game Pass. It is rumored to be a ‘shadow drop’ launch, meaning the reveal will coincide with the game’s release.
The official reveal of The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion remake will take place on Tuesday, April 22nd at 8am PT / 11am ET / 4pm BST. You can catch the announcement live on YouTube:
Rumors of an Oblivion remake have been circulating for almost five years, starting with unredacted court documents, followed by various reports in recent years. The leak last week from developer Virtuos’ website provided concrete evidence of the project’s existence.
A collection of Oblivion remake images were discovered on the backend of Virtuos’ website by curious Reddit users. These images showcase screenshots of the game, comparisons between the new version and the original 2006 release, and more. Despite Virtuos’ attempt to take down their site, the images had already been circulated on other platforms.
The graphical improvements in the 2025 version of Oblivion are immediately noticeable, with enhanced detail and a more vibrant visual style compared to the original Xbox 360 version. The game now boasts a more realistic lighting and environmental effects, including lush vegetation.
Founded in Shanghai and now based in Singapore, Virtuos is a prominent company with thousands of employees worldwide. They have contributed to major projects like the Horizon series and the upcoming Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater, in addition to various ports and remasters. The Oblivion remake could be their most ambitious project yet, and fans are eager to see how it compares to the original.
The wait is almost over…
