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 Studios developer. This remake, built using Unreal Engine 5, promises a significant overhaul of the original game.
The portfolio highlights a complete reimagining of Oblivion's core mechanics. Expect substantial changes to stamina management, stealth mechanics, combat (including blocking and archery), damage feedback, and the user interface. The blocking system, for instance, reportedly takes inspiration from Soulslike games, addressing criticisms of the original's underwhelming implementation. Damage calculations have been refined, with visible reactions to attacks now included. Improvements to the UI and archery systems are also anticipated, reflecting modern game design trends.
MP1st suggests that the project may have initially been conceived as a remaster, aligning with leaked Microsoft documents, but ultimately expanded into a full remake.
While sources confirm the Oblivion remake won't appear at the upcoming Developer_Direct, rumors suggest a potential release within the year.