
New details have emerged about the long-rumored remake of The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion, with leaked screenshots and images showcasing significant visual upgrades in The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered.
The images, discovered on developer Virtuos' website and shared across forums like ResetEra and Reddit, reveal noticeable improvements in character models, environmental details, and overall visual fidelity compared to the original 2006 release.
"The Elder Scrolls IV Oblivion Remastered pics found on developer Virtuos website" — @Wario64
Shortly after the leak, Virtuos' website became largely inaccessible, though screenshots had already spread across social media and gaming communities. According to VGC, the remaster is being developed through a partnership between Virtuos and Bethesda's Dallas and Rockville studios.
Virtuos has extensive experience with remasters, having worked on projects like The Outer Worlds: Spacer's Choice Edition.
Per the leaked details, The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered will launch on PC, Xbox Series X|S (via Game Pass), and PlayStation 5. A Deluxe Edition is also planned, offering bonus weapons and the infamous "Horse Armor" DLC—a playful callback to the controversial 2006 microtransaction.
Rumors of an Oblivion remaster have circulated for years, with speculation intensifying after references appeared in leaked Microsoft-FTC court documents in 2023. More recent reports suggest a surprise release could happen as early as this month.
While Bethesda has yet to make an official announcement, the breadth of leaked information suggests that The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered is indeed in development and could arrive sooner than expected.