Report: The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remake Is Real; First Gameplay Improvement Details Revealed
Key Takeaways
Today, we can confirm the project is indeed real. A mistake made by a former Virtuos employee has provided us with not just confirmation of its existence, but also insights into gameplay improvements set to be implemented to the original game.
A Return to Cyrodiil in Unreal Engine 5
The information comes from the website of a former Virtuos employee, whose name we won't disclose for privacy reasons, and who worked on the game from 2023 to 2024. Before this, the individual worked on games such as Epic Mickey: Rebrushed, Call of Duty: Warzone and more.
A description of the project provided on the site confirms that the title is being developed using Unreal Engine 5 and will be "fully remade," hinting at significant changes in this reimagining compared to the original game. Brief descriptions of six gameplay systems that will be reworked are also provided: Stamina, Sneak, Blocking, Archery, Hit Reaction, and HUD.
For the Blocking system, ideas to improve it were taken from Souls-like and "ACT" games (we're not sure which games this refers to, but our guess is the Assassin's Creed Ezio Trilogy), as the original system was considered too "boring" and "frustrating." The Sneak icons are now highlighted in the improved Sneak system, and the damage calculation methods were reworked. The stamina system was modified to be less frustrating for the player, making the knockdown that occurs when stamina is depleted more difficult to activate through changes in calculation methods. The HUD was changed to make it easier to understand and more aesthetically appealing to young players. Hit reactions were also added to improve the response to damage inflicted on the player and NPCs. Finally, Archery was improved to make it more playable and modern in both third and first-person viewpoints.
These pieces of information dispel any doubt that this is merely a port to another graphic engine like Grove Street Games did with the "Definitive Edition" of the old Grand Theft Auto trilogy. Instead, it will be a full-fledged remake that reworks everything seen in the original title. These doubts make sense if we recall an old list of Microsoft vs. FTC documents from 2022, which listed an "Oblivion Remaster" that we assume eventually transformed into the remake.
With the Xbox Developer Direct Event set to take place on January 23, and Microsoft teased in the announcement image that it will feature the participation of an unannounced "brand new game," some might be wondering if this remake is the game being alluded to. Unfortunately, that won't be the case, as some insiders claim it won't be shown at the event. This was collaborated with our own sources, who also said The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion remake won't be at the upcoming Xbox direct show airing January 23. However, if we follow NateTheHate's report stating that the game is planned for release in June this year, we shouldn't have to wait long for an official announcement.
Source: MP1st
Key Takeaways
- A remake of The Elder Scrolls: Oblivion is in development by Virtuos using Unreal Engine 5.
- The game is confirmed to be fully remade, implying significant changes compared to the original.
- Gameplay improvements include reworks to Stamina, Stealth, Blocking, Archery, Hit Reaction, and HUD.
Today, we can confirm the project is indeed real. A mistake made by a former Virtuos employee has provided us with not just confirmation of its existence, but also insights into gameplay improvements set to be implemented to the original game.
A Return to Cyrodiil in Unreal Engine 5
The information comes from the website of a former Virtuos employee, whose name we won't disclose for privacy reasons, and who worked on the game from 2023 to 2024. Before this, the individual worked on games such as Epic Mickey: Rebrushed, Call of Duty: Warzone and more.
A description of the project provided on the site confirms that the title is being developed using Unreal Engine 5 and will be "fully remade," hinting at significant changes in this reimagining compared to the original game. Brief descriptions of six gameplay systems that will be reworked are also provided: Stamina, Sneak, Blocking, Archery, Hit Reaction, and HUD.
For the Blocking system, ideas to improve it were taken from Souls-like and "ACT" games (we're not sure which games this refers to, but our guess is the Assassin's Creed Ezio Trilogy), as the original system was considered too "boring" and "frustrating." The Sneak icons are now highlighted in the improved Sneak system, and the damage calculation methods were reworked. The stamina system was modified to be less frustrating for the player, making the knockdown that occurs when stamina is depleted more difficult to activate through changes in calculation methods. The HUD was changed to make it easier to understand and more aesthetically appealing to young players. Hit reactions were also added to improve the response to damage inflicted on the player and NPCs. Finally, Archery was improved to make it more playable and modern in both third and first-person viewpoints.
These pieces of information dispel any doubt that this is merely a port to another graphic engine like Grove Street Games did with the "Definitive Edition" of the old Grand Theft Auto trilogy. Instead, it will be a full-fledged remake that reworks everything seen in the original title. These doubts make sense if we recall an old list of Microsoft vs. FTC documents from 2022, which listed an "Oblivion Remaster" that we assume eventually transformed into the remake.
With the Xbox Developer Direct Event set to take place on January 23, and Microsoft teased in the announcement image that it will feature the participation of an unannounced "brand new game," some might be wondering if this remake is the game being alluded to. Unfortunately, that won't be the case, as some insiders claim it won't be shown at the event. This was collaborated with our own sources, who also said The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion remake won't be at the upcoming Xbox direct show airing January 23. However, if we follow NateTheHate's report stating that the game is planned for release in June this year, we shouldn't have to wait long for an official announcement.
Source: MP1st
