The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remake Leaked

Former employees of Virtuos Games seem unable to resist leaking information about the studio's projects. One of their major involvements in the remake of Metal Gear Solid 3 was revealed through a former employee's LinkedIn page, which was later confirmed by Konami during the game's announcement this year. Now, another ex-employee has intentionally leaked details about the studio's current projects, including a potential remake or remaster of The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion.

The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion holds a special place in the hearts of many long-time fans, though it hasn't aged well and doesn't compare favorably to Skyrim unless heavily modified. Fortunately, Virtuos Games is working on a solution to address this issue.

The leaked information, which has been taken down, suggested that Virtuos Games is working on five different projects. The most significant one, codenamed "Altar," is described as a "remaster/remake of Oblivion." Although it's unclear if it will be a full remake, the development team is using a pairing system involving both Unreal Engine 5 and the original Oblivion one. The European studio of Virtuos Games is leading the project, with assistance from Black Shamrock on the artistic side.

According to the source, the remaster/remake might be released before the end of the next year or in early 2025, depending on its scope.

Interestingly, fans are also independently working on a remake of The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion using Skyrim's in-game engine, with a planned release date of 2025 after more than a decade of development.

While remakes are not Bethesda Softworks or Bethesda Game Studios' typical approach, this project has been outsourced to Virtuos Games. It's unclear whether the project started before or after Microsoft's acquisition of ZeniMax Media, but Bethesda's approval is required as they own the IP.

A remaster or remake of The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion would be highly anticipated and could serve as a welcome distraction while waiting for The Elder Scrolls VI. The latter is currently under development and might be released as early as 2026, but Bethesda's release window might change due to various factors.

Apart from The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion project, the same former employee also made bold claims about other projects, including an "internal project" aiming to become a big AAA title comparable to Capcom's Monster Hunter and Asobo Studios' Shadow of the Colossus. Additionally, there's an upcoming remake of Metal Gear Solid 3, titled Metal Gear Solid 3 Delta: Snake Eater, an expansion for Amazon's New World MMO, and a "narrative climbing game."

It is suggested that an official reveal of The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion remake might take place during next year's Xbox Games Showcase, given Microsoft's recent involvement with ZeniMax Media's subsidiaries, which includes Virtuos Games and its various projects.

In the context of The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion, there's an intriguing theory that the player character eventually becomes the Sheogorath seen in Skyrim. Moreover, the obnoxious fan from Oblivion will make an appearance in Starfield.