It looks like excitement is heating up in the Elder Scrolls community and for good reason. Fans are buzzing after The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remaster mysteriously popped up in the game libraries of some Boosteroid users. Boosteroid, a cloud gaming service that hooks into Steam and Xbox Game Pass, may have accidentally pulled the curtain back a little early, giving players a glimpse of what could be a major upcoming release.
The hype started building when screenshots of the supposed remaster surfaced on Virtuous’ website, a developer known for contributing to several high-profile remakes and ports. The visuals looked noticeably sharper and more detailed, leading many to believe this wasn’t just a fan project or mod pack but the real deal. Bethesda, true to form, hasn’t confirmed or denied anything. Their support team on X (formerly Twitter) played coy, but when one curious fan contacted Xbox support, they allegedly got more than they bargained for: confirmation that the remaster is real, cloud-compatible, coming to Xbox Game Pass, and scheduled for release on April 21, 2025.
More digital breadcrumbs showed up on SteamDB, a site that tracks changes to Steam’s backend. An unknown app with the ID 2623190 believed to be Oblivion Remaster was added in September 2023 and most recently updated just days ago on April 17. Coincidence? Most fans don’t think so.
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What’s especially interesting is how this leak mirrors the situation with the Quake II remaster last year, which was also quietly updated on Steam ahead of its surprise announcement at QuakeCon. Some fans are speculating that Bethesda might have planned a stealth drop or reveal for this year’s summer showcases or even today.
Of course, not everyone is thrilled. Some longtime fans worry that Bethesda’s focus on reviving Oblivion might slow down progress on The Elder Scrolls VI. However, with Microsoft now in Bethesda’s corner and potentially beefing up its development capacity, there’s hope that multiple projects can run in parallel without too much compromise.
A little extra info that hasn’t been in the spotlight: rumors suggest the remaster will feature optional toggles to switch between classic and enhanced visuals much like the Halo: Master Chief Collection did. There’s also talk of controller support improvements and possibly a modding-friendly engine update that could breathe new life into the modding scene.
So, whether you’re in it for the nostalgia, the mods, or just to finally see what the fuss is about, it looks like we’re all headed back to Cyrodiil very soon. Keep an eye on your libraries you might just see Oblivion Remaster unlock before Bethesda ever says a word.
