Exciting new details about the long-rumored relaunch of The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion have emerged through a leak on developer Virtuos' website, showing screenshots and images of The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered.
Leaked Information Sparks Fan Excitement
The discovery was first shared across gaming forums like ResetEra and Reddit, revealing significant visual upgrades to character models, environmental details, and overall graphical fidelity in the remastered version.
The Elder Scrolls IV Oblivion Remastered pics found on developer Virtuous website pic.twitter.com/k7D10duibJ April 15, 2025
Following the leak, Virtuos' website became largely inaccessible beyond its homepage, suggesting quick damage control measures were implemented.
Development and Release Details
According to VGC reports based on the leak, the project is titled The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered and represents a collaboration between Virtuos and Bethesda's Dallas and Rockville studios.
Virtuos brings extensive remastering experience to the project, having previously worked on titles like The Outer Worlds: Spacer's Choice Edition.
The leak also revealed platform information, confirming releases for PC, Xbox Series X|S (with Game Pass availability), and PlayStation 5. A Deluxe Edition will reportedly include bonus weapons and horse armor - an intentional callback to Oblivion's infamous 2006 DLC.
A Long-Awaited Return to Cyrodiil
Speculation about an Oblivion remaster has circulated for years, first gaining traction during the 2023 Microsoft-FTC trial through leaked documents. Recent rumors suggested an imminent release, possibly within the current month.
While Bethesda has yet to make an official announcement, the comprehensive nature of this leak strongly suggests The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered will soon become reality.
