A purported remake of The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion, developed by Virtuos Studio using Unreal Engine 5, has been detailed by MP1st. The information, reportedly sourced from an anonymous developer's portfolio, suggests a significant departure from a simple remaster.
The project, according to the ex-Virtuos employee's portfolio, involves a complete reimagining of Oblivion. This encompasses overhauls to core mechanics, including stamina management, stealth systems, attack blocking (inspired by Soulslike games to address the original's perceived shortcomings), archery, damage feedback, and the user interface. The damage calculation system has undergone a rework, promising more visible and impactful hit reactions. Improvements to stamina usability and a modernized UI are also anticipated.
MP1st theorizes that the project's scope evolved from an initially planned remaster (as hinted at in leaked Microsoft documents) to a full-blown remake.
While sources confirmed the Oblivion remake won't appear at the upcoming Developer_Direct, rumors suggest a potential release within the current year.
