Summary
- Virtuos’s remake of The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion, rumored for a June 2025 launch, reportedly features a blocking system inspired by Soulslike games.
- Leaked information points to a full-scale Unreal Engine 5 remake with various enhanced features and upgrades.
- While not a Soulslike itself, the Oblivion remake is said to incorporate elements from the genre specifically for its blocking mechanics.
Recent leaks about The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion indicate the game might draw certain ideas from the Soulslike genre. Although whispers of an Oblivion remaster or remake have circulated for years with no official word, these latest reports claim the project is not only real but could arrive this year.
If the most recent rumors are accurate, this Oblivion remake is in development at Virtuos and is targeting a June 2025 release. Fans should treat this as unconfirmed speculation for now, as neither Bethesda nor Microsoft has verified the claims. Meanwhile, another leak may have shed further light on what the project entails.
MP1st reports discovering a website by a former Virtuos employee that outlines details for The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion remake. According to their findings, the project is a comprehensive Unreal Engine 5 remake rather than the simpler remaster some expected. The report notes that the remake’s blocking system takes inspiration from Soulslike games, though specifics on its implementation are not provided. Assuming the information reflects the final product, players can also anticipate upgrades to stealth systems, a more lenient stamina mechanic, a redesigned HUD, improved hit reactions, and enhanced archery.
Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remake Blocking System Reportedly Inspired by Soulslikes
Based on the report, the Oblivion remake does not appear to be a full Soulslike experience. Instead, it seems to selectively adapt combat concepts common in that genre to provide a refreshed take for players. The exact mechanics remain unclear, but if the June 2025 launch leak proves true, fans will likely get answers in the near future.
Many had speculated that the Xbox Developer Direct on January 23 would be the ideal venue to reveal the Oblivion remake, but expectations should be tempered. Several insiders have dismissed rumors that the remake will be the event's “surprise” title, suggesting fans may need to wait a bit longer for official details. In the meantime, viewers can still look forward to new looks at Doom: The Dark Ages, South of Midnight, and Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, alongside the aforementioned mystery game.
