‘Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remake’ Is Coming Soon and We Have the Leaked Images to Prove It

Oblivion wasn't just a game—it was the game that introduced a whole generation of players to the intoxicating chaos of open-world RPGs. For me, it was the first time I realized that you could spend 30 hours picking mushrooms and punching mudcrabs in the face instead of following the main quest—and that was somehow still a valid way to play. Morrowind was cool, sure, but Oblivion looked good. It was like stepping into a real fantasy novel. One where you could accidentally slap a guard and end up in jail for stealing a sweetroll.

Well, guess what? It's coming back.

According to a tsunami of leaks from folks like NatetheHate, VGC, and Jeff Grubb (and bless them for it), The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remake is not only real—it's apparently dropping next week. As in, the week starting April 21. As in, you might want to cancel your plans and tell your family you've been called to Cyrodiil for... urgent business.

This isn't just a visual touch-up either. The remake is reportedly being built in Unreal Engine 5 by Virtuous (who kinda spoiled the surprise themselves with a now-vanished web page), and it looks stunning. We're talking full-on rework territory. Combat, UI, stealth, archery—it's all getting modernized. Some confirmed changes include:

A simplified HUD that doesn't look like a fantasy Excel spreadsheet

Less punishing stamina mechanics (you'll fall down less for being tired, yay)

More reactive combat, better blocking (think Souls-style), and sneak mechanics that are more intuitive

Archery updates for both third and first person—you know what that means: it's Stealth Archer o'clock, baby

Let's be honest, this was a poorly kept secret ever since those juicy Xbox court documents spilled the beans back in 2023. Since then, fans have been watching and waiting like a Dark Brotherhood assassin in a corner. And while it's baffling that Microsoft and Bethesda are apparently going for a full-on shadow drop with almost zero marketing, maybe they're just leaning into the chaos at this point.

But who cares? Oblivion is back. We've got leaked images. We've got confirmation. We've got absolutely no chill.

If you've never played Oblivion before, this might be the best way to jump in. If you have played it before, well—you already know you're going to name your character after a pun, punch a guard in the face by accident, and spend 100 hours doing side quests before even touching the main story.

See you in the Imperial City.