Sure, gamers get excited about new title releases, but remasters and remakes get them just as pumped up for hours and hours of gaming. The attention around The Elder Scroll IV: Oblivion Remaster leaks is evidence that it’s never too late to bring back a game from the dead. The Oblivion Remaster has been confirmed through new screenshot leaks on the developer’s website that showcase the newest version of the game. It has been clearly updated in terms of graphics quality and has more advanced detailing than ever before.

Developer Virtuos appears to have made some good progress on the revamped game if the Oblivion remake screenshots are to be trusted. Some suggest the game is a faithful remaster on Unreal Engine 5, which would be a good explanation for the serious boosts in visuals, even if we only have low-quality screenshots to verify this for now. 

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While the original has a charm of its own, a Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remaster could bring some new fans into the fandom. (Image: Bethesda Game Studios’ original Elder Scrolls IV game)

Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remaster Leaks Show Developer Virtuos Has Been Busy

Officially labeled The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered, the latest leaks confirm that the developer is not working on a full remake of the game with brand new content but is instead revitalizing the existing game to better suit more modern gaming tastes. The word around town is that The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered is being developed as a collaboration of Virtuos and Bethesda’s Dallas and Rockville studios.

Studio Virtuos is no stranger to remasters and remakes and has some good titles under its belt, like Dark Souls: Remastered, and upcoming titles like Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater, so the expectations are high for the Elder Scrolls IV remake to be just as good. Virtuos is also involved in the Dune: Awakening project with Funcom that many have been patiently looking forward to. The game has been delayed to June 10, 2025, with a large-scale beta weekend announced for May.

Elder Scrolls IV Remastered Leaks and Screenshots

Screenshots and promotional images for the game were recently discovered on the developer’s website, and Virtuos was quick to remove them, but fans worked much faster. Many were quick to memorialize the Oblivion Remaster leaks on other platforms and bring attention to their existence, putting a damper on Virtuos’ rumored plans for a shadow drop of the game. 

The Oblivion Remaster screenshots showed images of key Cyrodill locations such as opening areas, towers, buildings, and towns. The visuals clearly depicted a graphic overhaul with more modern lighting, redesigned character models, and more detailed environments. There are other Elder Scrolls IV Remaster leaks that indicate there will be an improved stamina and action system, overhauled archery mechanics, and an updated HUD.

The Oblivion Remaster leaks showed screenshot comparisons of the new version of the game against the Bethesda original from 2006, showing that the developers had already begun working on promotional material to showcase the highlights of the updated game. 

Has the Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remaster Been Confirmed?

The studios and developers associated with the Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remaster have not come out to confirm the game’s release yet, but rumors have been circulating since 2020. From leaked Microsoft-FTC trial documents to an ex-employee confirming its production, there has been considerable talk of the game with nothing to show for it until the recent Elder Scrolls IV Remaster leaks. 

The original open-world RPG was credited for major Xbox 360 sales back in the day and would be a very valuable release for everyone involved even today.

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The Oblivion remake leaks are delightful to see because they remind us what we loved and hated about the original game. Visuals like these are worth remembering.

Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remaster Release Date

Unfortunately, the Oblivion Remaster leaks did not come with a release date, but we could be closer to launch than expected. The Oblivion Remaster release date is rumored to be set during the week of April 21, so you can expect it to arrive before April 25. 

Bethesda and Virtuos are expected to be looking at a shadow drop strategy, which would mean very few release announcements and promotional material before the release. The choice to downplay the release is certainly an odd one considering the notable chatter around its arrival, but the game is set for success all the same.

The Oblivion Remaster News Has Fans Excited

The Oblivion Remaster leaks have amplified the conversation about the game’s release, and most fans are nothing but excited about it. However, there is a certain air of caution surrounding the game’s arrival, with gamers worried that the Elder Scrolls IV Remaster may strip the game of some of its original charm to cater to a contemporary audience, which is something that does happen with remakes but less so with remasters.

Utilizing Unreal Engine 5 for the update visuals is not a surprising choice as it does offload some of the demanding needs of the game, but it also blurs the line between a remaster and a remake. 

The confirmation of the Elder Scrolls IV has also been taken as a sign that other titles like Fallout 3 Remaster from the Microsoft leaks could be confirmed for release. Virtuos may have taken swift action against the Oblivion Remaster leaks, but the fans worked faster. Now, all there’s left to do is wait for the Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remaster release date and see how things pan out.

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