Oblivion Remake Might Launch As Soon As This Week

There’s buzz in the gaming community this week, fueled by a fresh rumor about a potential remake of The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion. This classic RPG, released back in 2006 at the start of the Xbox 360 era, has cemented its place as a beloved title in Bethesda’s fantasy saga. The latest chatter suggests that the remake could make its debut later this week.

The speculation about a revived version of Oblivion has been building ever since it was unexpectedly mentioned in court documents during the Xbox vs. FTC Activision legal proceedings in 2023. These documents uncovered several upcoming Bethesda projects and hinted at Xbox’s future hardware strategy. As 2023 rolled on, whispers about the Oblivion remake grew louder, with credible sources hinting at a spring release.

Though neither Bethesda nor Xbox has officially addressed the potential remake of Oblivion, another rumor recently surfaced. On Twitter, an insider known as Detective Seeds predicted that the game might launch this Thursday, April 3. The source of this information is admittedly shaky, and there’s also the possibility that the game could release the following week instead. This uncertainty has led to fan theories about a surprise release or perhaps an official announcement this week, with a full launch slated for summer.

April is hectic for Xbox, even without the Oblivion remake. Compulsion Games’ South of Midnight is set to launch on April 8, and the highly anticipated Game Pass addition, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, drops on the 24th. Adding to this busy lineup, April also sees the release of several major PlayStation 5 ports, including Indiana Jones and the Great Circle on the 16th and Forza Horizon 5 on the 29th. With so much on Xbox’s plate, it’s hard to imagine them stealthily slipping in the Oblivion remake. A more strategic release in June or July might make sense, given the relatively open schedule during those months and the upcoming attention-grabbing release of Doom: The Dark Ages in mid-May.

For fans eager to revisit the world of Oblivion, staying tuned to Xbox and Bethesda’s social media updates over the next couple of weeks could be a smart move, especially if Detective Seeds turns out to be right. Meanwhile, the future of the franchise is already piquing interest, with The Elder Scrolls 6 in development. Although Bethesda might still be a year or more away from revealing any details, there’s speculation that a sneak peek could be on the horizon, potentially during an unconfirmed Xbox showcase this June.