The Elder Scrolls VI Release Signaled by Oblivion Remake

A recent rumor has surprised fans of the Elder Scrolls franchise. According to various sources, a remake of The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion is likely to be announced within the next few weeks and released as soon as next month. If true, it would be one of the shortest timelines ever for one of Bethesda's major projects to announce and release.

It was the middle of 2023 when a self-proclaimed employee of Virtuos Games, one of the top outsourcing companies, spilled allegations regarding an ongoing project at their Paris branch. The rumors began to set in that there might be some announcements about the Oblivion Remake. The leak could also suggest a kind of "dual-engine" setup for the remake, with Unreal Engine 5 running atop the original engine in an attempt to fine-tune gameplay elements just as much as update visuals.

Initial talks then, on the one hand, were predominantly about whether it was a remake or a remaster; however, the project was thought to be scheduled for release sometime in the twentieth century. When an internal Bethesda roadmap was leaked, one of the projects was for an Oblivion remaster. Thus, more fuel was added to the fire.  

However, some close insiders to the project have recently stated that the Oblivion Remake is closer than expected. In January, Natethehate, an industry insider, specified an Oblivion release for June 2025. On the other hand, as stated in a March release, the game could launch much earlier than originally expected, possibly in April or May.

Other reputable sources, including the video game news website VGC, have seconded Natethehate's report from its sources that Oblivion could be made public in weeks and come out within a matter of weeks afterward. As the 20th of March is also the 19th anniversary of the original launch of Oblivion on PC and Xbox 360 back in 2006, there seems to be a strong possibility that an announcement will be made on that day.

Earlier, Todd Howard laid his cards on the table: it was always reveal-to-launch in a rush to keep the space between games as short as possible while keeping interest alive. This time, however, he might actually change that. No plans yet, but if a remake reveal were planned for Oblivion, March would be the month, with the launch really soon afterward. This excludes any other almost-extreme schedules for the big Bethesda Game Studios titles. 

The fact that he has an insider quote brings final validity to Nate's words. He has previously posted accurate data on South of Midnight and DOOM: The Dark Ages, both on the PlayStation fifth generation. The rumors have been confirmed in part due to the increasing coverage that credible media outlets such as IGN and VGC have received. Their moves have made it apparent to insiders at the company that there could be more than what is already mentioned.

Carrying on this, there have been some rumors around The Elder Scrolls VI that raised an eyebrow. There is a rumor by this journalist named Jez Corden, and the man is saying that Microsoft is launching their next-gen Xbox console in 2027. Most fans are of the opinion that it could be done adequately so that, by then, the game could start riding on its brand-new control system with the title game in order to come up with a release date that aligns with the title's timeframes.

If it is true, then The Elder Scrolls VI would be a prominent flagship title for Microsoft's upcoming Xbox console, in the same manner that The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion was a flagship title for the Xbox 360 in 2006. There have been several insiders and gaming news websites that have confirmed the rumors of Oblivion being remade, so a near-future announcement is looking more and more probable.

Fans could get to play a remade version of one of the all-time best role-playing games much earlier than they would have believed if Bethesda had continued along the pattern that it had established. The 20th of March is also the date that people have been looking forward to as a possible release date. There is even a possibility that Bethesda is poised to add a major and surprising title to its 2025 release slate if rumors are to be credited.