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

MP1st has uncovered intriguing details about a rumored The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion remake, details originating not from industry insiders, but from the portfolio of an anonymous former Virtuos Studios developer. This remake, reportedly built using Unreal Engine 5, promises a significant departure from the original.

The portfolio suggests a complete reimagining of Oblivion, with overhauled mechanics across the board. Expect substantial changes to stamina management, stealth, attack blocking (drawing inspiration from Soulslike games to address the original's perceived shortcomings), archery, damage reactions, and the user interface. The damage system will be reworked to include visible hit reactions, and stamina is slated for a more user-friendly implementation. UI and archery mechanics will also be modernized.

MP1st speculates that the project, initially planned as a remaster (as hinted at in leaked Microsoft documents), has evolved into a full-blown remake.

While sources confirm the remake won't appear at the upcoming Developer_Direct, rumors suggest a potential release within the year.