A remake of The Elder Scrolls: Oblivion will have big changes to game mechanics

A purported remake of The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion, developed by Virtuos Studio using Unreal Engine 5, has been detailed by MP1st. The information, reportedly sourced from an anonymous developer's portfolio, reveals a significant reimagining of the game, far beyond a simple remaster.

The project reportedly overhauls core mechanics. Expect changes to stamina management, stealth systems, attack blocking (inspired by Soulslike games to address the original's perceived shortcomings), archery, damage feedback, and the user interface. The damage calculation system has been reworked to include visible reactions to attacks, and stamina is expected to be more intuitive. The UI and archery mechanics will also be modernized.

MP1st suggests that while initial plans may have involved a remaster (as hinted at in leaked Microsoft documents), the project has evolved into a full remake. While sources confirm the remake won't appear at the upcoming Developer_Direct, rumors suggest a potential release in 2024.