Bethesda is gearing up to unveil The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered through an official livestream. Dive in to discover the details on the event's timing and the storied past of Oblivion.
The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered Announced
Official Livestream Reveal
After months of swirling rumors and eager anticipation, Bethesda has officially confirmed The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered. The announcement came via a tweet from Bethesda on April 21, setting the stage for a livestream that promises to pull back the curtain on this much-anticipated remaster.
Mark your calendars for April 22, when Bethesda will host the reveal on their official YouTube and Twitch channels at 11 AM ET / 8 AM PT / 4 PM BST. Use the timetable below to see when the excitement kicks off in your time zone:
First Released in 2006
Originally crafted by Bethesda Game Studios and co-published by Bethesda Softworks and 2K Games, The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion debuted in 2006. Initially slated for a late 2005 launch on Xbox 360, development delays pushed its release for the Xbox 360 and PC to March 2006.
A mobile iteration, developed by Superscape and published by Vir2L Studios, followed in May 2006. The PlayStation 3 version hit North American shelves in March 2007 and reached Europe in April 2007. Plans for a PSP release were ultimately scrapped. Over time, various bundled editions paired Oblivion with titles like Fallout 3 and BioShock, enriching gamers' collections.
Recent leaks from developer Virtuos' website offered a glimpse into the remastered project, showcasing promotional art and comparisons with the original game. These leaks hint at a release across PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S (with Game Pass inclusion), and PC platforms.
Rumors also swirl about a Deluxe Edition, potentially featuring bonus weapons and a horse armor DLC pack. While these details await official confirmation, fans are encouraged to tune into Bethesda's livestream for the definitive word on The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered.