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[Draugoth]

It will be a full-fledged remake that reworks everything seen in the original title.

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.

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[Wolves hunt in packs]

Never played so happy.

 

[Alexios]

If they're improving it that much could they really not just come up with a new storyline and side quests to make it a new TES game taking place in the same or similar area? What was even so good about its story and progression to need a remake?

It better not have the same crappy Oblivion gate crap, Oblivion should be its own dimension or some shit, not just another samey crappy dungeon every time. But again if they go to the trouble to actually make this happen, why not do a new game?

 

[MMaRsu]

Gonna suck

 

[mansoor1980]

UE5 huh?
will run like crap i think

 

[adamsapple]

So it's been upgraded from a "UE5 over old engine" to a full on remake now?

Ok, sounds great, hopefully it delivers.

 

[BennyBlanco]

Wow. I legit hope they keep the VO. Day 1.

 

[NeverYouMind]

Would not mind diving back in, but they really need to transform it into a polished action RPG for me to give it a fair shot and not the simulation their other games are. Would be nice if they ditched the dynamic difficulty/enemy scaling stuff as well.

 

[R6Rider]

The HUD was changed to make it easier to understand and more aesthetically appealing to young players.

What an odd statement.

 

[stn]

Loved Oblivion, hoping this turns out well. Cyrodil is probably my favorite setting in any ES game thus far. Though, I hope they keep the original OST - it was too good.

 

[MDSLKTR]

They better not pull any shenanigans with Jeremy Soule's OST.

 

[Mister Wolf]

Will look better than Starfield.

 

[TintoConCasera]

0 hopes, modern Bethesda sucks.

 

[Stafford]

A full on remake? Oh fuck let's go! The combat didn't age well, honestly already wasn't super great at launch, so you'd think it can only get better.

 

[Skifi28]

I hope they fixed the level scaling, it was so jarring seeing minotaurs everywhere in the open world at high levels.

 

[Trogdor1123]

Could never get into the game due to how leveling was handled so this sounds great to me. Looking forward to it. The opening music still amazes me.

 

[Big Baller]

Yeah this will be worst than Starfield.

 

[HRK69]

Y'all going to get nostalgia baited so hard with this game

 

[R6Rider]

Yeah this will be worst than Starfield.

Take it easy!

 

[Thief1987]

Can this garbage engine even handle kind of interactivity Oblivion has? And what performance horror it will be in this case?

 

[Mephisto40]

If they're improving it that much could they really not just come up with a new storyline and side quests to make it a new TES game taking place in the same or similar area? What was even so good about its story and progression to need a remake?

It better not have the same crappy Oblivion gate crap, Oblivion should be its own dimension or some shit, not just another samey crappy dungeon every time. But again if they go to the trouble to actually make this happen, why not do a new game?

I think it's likely that this is their "test" they are putting out before committing the next full ES game to a new engine

It's pretty clear their creation engine has basically hit a ceiling with how productive it is to use when the games are getting more complex

 

[diffusionx]

Unreal Engine 5? So this random B-tier dev is going to do what Bethesda will not do in terms of modding support and the like? I find that kind of tough to believe.

 

[Alexios]

Y'all going to get nostalgia baited so hard with this game

At least it ain't yet another Skyrim version, lol.

 

[intbal]

"Souls-like"

Well, I'm out.

 

[LordCBH]

GIVE IT TO ME. I WANTS IT

 

[StereoVsn]

The HUD was changed to make it easier to understand and more aesthetically appealing to young players.

What an odd statement.

It means everything will be purple!

 

[The Cockatrice]

Itll suck.

 

[StereoVsn]

Unreal Engine 5? So this random B-tier dev is going to do what Bethesda will not do in terms of modding support and the like? I find that kind of tough to believe.

I would assume no mod support if they go with Unreal 5.

 

[jshackles]

Wow. I legit hope they keep the VO. Day 1.

I hope so too!

 

[Cyberpunkd]

What an odd statement.

It will have Fortnite colours.

 

[gpn]

If those changes are true, I'm not sure I like the sound of it. At least I can try it out through Gamepass, and if it turns out well will pick up the PS5 disc.

 

[LordCBH]

I would assume no mod support if they go with Unreal 5.

Can unreal 5 games not be modded?

 

[Fake]

So, a different game?

 

[R3TRO]

Can’t wait.

The music was so good.

 

[SaturnSaturn]

I love Oblivion, but this will probably suck ass compared to the original game.

 

[StereoVsn]

Can unreal 5 games not be modded?

Somewhat, but not even at 1% compared to what Bethesda currently allows.

And it requires much higher level of skill. Plus it’s unlikely modding support by the developer will be provided.

 

[Trogdor1123]

I hate the waiting… I just wish they would show it on the 23rd.

 

[Topher]

I'm excited. Hopefully they can retain the charm of the original.

Wish these companies would just come out and announce this stuff after it is leaked.

 

[BennyBlanco]

I hope so too!

The Toddfather himself did some VO

 

[Complistic]

There's no way this is happening. Also most of the charm of Oblivion is the art style and janky engine. This would have neither.

 

[LordBlodgett]

This is definitely all about getting their engineers time and training in UE5. Probably going to suck for modding though. Knowing Bethesda this game will be filled with brokenness on release, and without mods that will suck hard. I'll definitely wait until it's been all fixed up.

 

[SEGAvangelist]

This sounds good. Hopefully it's a success and they do Morrowind next.

 

[Kings Field]

How many chicks with dicks are they gonna shoehorn into it?

 

[Stafford]

This studio have a decent track record?

 

[Draugoth]

This studio have a decent track record?

They are working on MGS Delta, they are the biggest in Europe.

 

[Lucifers Beard]

UE5?

Although UE5 has some nice features, I've not had a good experience as a player with it. Games typically run like shit and stutter too much.

Someone else also mentioned this, but can UE5 even handle the interactivity?

 

[Fess]

UE5 gets me nervous…. I only have bad experiences with that engine.
And modernized gameplay and full remake makes me worried too and gives me FF7R vibes.

 

[keefged4]

Oblivion imo shouldn't be touched as left as is, however used to say that about Silent Hill 2, and the remake for that absolutely delivered, so meh we'll see.

 

[ResilientBanana]

UE5, gross.

 

[Diddy X]

Can I disable bloom?