If the rumours are true, then Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered will launch on April 21 for PlayStation, Xbox and PC. Rumours of an Oblivion remake/remaster first materialised during Microsoft’s trial with the FTC.
Multiple unannounced and unreleased projects were spotted by fans, including a listing for the aforementioned Elder Scrolls Oblivion remaster, as well as Doom Year Zero, which is believed to be Doom: The Dark Ages. According to the court documents (via ResetEra), Microsoft is also planning to publish a remaster of Fallout 3.
New reports suggest that Fallout 3 Remastered is still very much in the works, although we may have to wait a while for the game to release.
Asked whether the iconic Bethesda game is still being remastered, industry insider NateTheHate2 confirmed that the project is in the works.
As you can see from the tweet below, however, Fallout 3 Remastered is planned, but “won’t be for a while”.
Fortunately, the imminent release of Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion should keep fans busy until Fallout 3 arrives.
While Microsoft is yet to officially announce the Oblivion remaster, all signs point towards an imminent release.
Images from the game were leaked on the website of Oblivion Remastered developer Virtuous.
The images showed before and after screenshots from the original game and the Unreal Engine 5 developed remaster.
Needless to say, the new and improved version features lots of graphical flourishes, including more detailed locations, realistic lighting and upgraded character models.
The game is also said to contain various quality of life upgrades, such as a new blocking system, a new stamina management system, and refined archery.
The release date itself was seemingly leaked by Xbox Support Staff. Responding to a question about Oblivion coming to Xbox Cloud Gaming, a Support Staff member is claimed to have replied: “The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered is set to release on April 21, 2025.”
This backs up the previous claim that Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered will launch at some point next week.
Better yet, the hotly anticipated remaster will seemingly be available as a day-one release on Xbox Game Pass.