First Look at The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remake Leaks Ahead of Announcement

Excitement is building around the long-anticipated remake of The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion, with recent leaks providing a first look at the game’s updated visuals and features. Screenshots and details discovered on the website of developer Virtuos have surfaced ahead of an official announcement, fueling speculation that Bethesda may be preparing for a shadow drop next week.

The remake or remaster of the iconic 2006 RPG has been rumored for years, and recent whispers indicate that Bethesda plans to release it soon. According to sources, the game will be available on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S, including via Xbox Game Pass, as early as next week.

Fans on Reddit have been digging through Virtuos’ website, where they found a collection of images set to be used upon the game’s official announcement. Among these are comparison screenshots, showing side-by-side visuals of the new version of Oblivion versus the original, showcasing the major graphical improvements. Eurogamer has confirmed that these files are currently hosted on Virtuos’ servers.

The Oblivion remake has been the subject of rumors for years, with the first mention of it coming from a 2020 leak in an internal Microsoft document. A 2023 leak, originating from a former Virtuos employee, confirmed that the game was being developed as a full remake using Unreal Engine 5. This latest round of leaks has only fueled the anticipation for what’s to come.

Fans have been debating whether Bethesda should focus on remaking Oblivion or move forward with a Morrowind remake instead. Eurogamer’s Jim Trinca expressed disappointment, urging the studio to remake Morrowind, claiming that Oblivion’s time may have passed.

With these leaks and the expected announcement, it seems likely that the release of Oblivion’s remake will be one of the most talked-about events in gaming in 2025.