A recent report by MP1st reveals details about an unannounced remake of The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion, sourced from the portfolio of an anonymous former Virtuos employee. This remake, reportedly built using Unreal Engine 5, promises a significant overhaul of the original game.
The portfolio highlights a complete reimagining of Oblivion's mechanics. Expect substantial changes to stamina management, stealth mechanics, attack blocking (drawing inspiration from Soulslike games to address criticisms of the original's system), archery, damage reactions, and the user interface. The damage calculation system has undergone a rework, introducing more visible and impactful hit reactions. A more intuitive stamina system is also anticipated. UI and archery mechanics will be modernized to align with current gaming standards.
MP1st suggests that the project, initially conceived as a remaster (as hinted at in leaked Microsoft documents), has evolved into a full-scale remake. While sources confirmed the Oblivion remake won't appear at the upcoming Developer_Direct, rumors suggest a possible release within the year.
