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One of the biggest rumors that’s been floating around for a while in the gaming industry is that Bethesda is working onThe Elder Scrolls 4: OblivionRemaster. This would mean that one of the best RPGs we’ve ever seen gets overhauled to meet today’s standards.
There’s no denying the fact that the thought ofThe Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivionremaster is nice, but brand-new reports suggest that the game would be running on Unreal Engine 5. While this might mean stunning visuals, it’s going to be the worst nightmare for the PC master race.
The Elder Scrolls 4remake might be a nightmare thanks to Unreal Engine 5
If you’re unaware, rumors surroundingThe Elder Scrolls 4remake trace back to 2023 when a schedule of Bethesda’s upcoming titles leaked online. However, we didn’t hear much until last month when rumors kicked off that the remake could be announced as early as the next Xbox Developer Direct.
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However, new rumors suggest that theThe Elder Scrolls 4remakewill be powered by none other than Epic Games’ Unreal Engine 5. This game engine has become the standard in the industry, and we’ve seen tons of developers switching to it and giving us games that simply look unreal.
While Bethesda has given us some incredible games, the studio isn’t particularly known for its technical achievements. All of its games, and even 2023’sStarfield, have been bashed by gamers for lacking visuals that we see in other AAA titles. Players believe that it can be all blamed on the studio’s Creation Engine, which is outdated.
[Rumor] The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remake running on Unreal Engine 5 is in development by Bethesda Game Studios and Virtuos, including reworked gameplay systems.https://t.co/Bq8DLU2De1pic.twitter.com/a4jaDityRM
One might think that switching to Unreal Engine 5 can solve Bethesda’s development pipeline, but that’s not the case. In the last couple of years,Unreal Engine 5 has been criticized by developersand gamers for a number of reasons, and the chief one is optimization.
The problem is that game developers often bring as many groundbreaking features as Unreal Engine offers to create a visually stunning piece. While it gives us games that look spectacular, they’re riddled with performance issues, especially for PC players.
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Marvel Rivalsis the perfect example of this issue. Even thoughit’s a solid game that’s breaking recordsand features detailed environments and characters, PC players deal with stuttering frames and inconsistent performance.
Let’s hope Todd Howard and his team can iron out theOblivionremake’s technical side before the release. Otherwise, the remake might prove to be another big flop for Bethesda.
The Elder Scrolls 4remake might feature Souslike elements
It’s not the rumors thatThe Elder Scrolls 4 remake will be a full-fledged Unreal Engine 5 project, but it is reported that the remake couldadopt elements from Souslike gamesthat we’ve never seen before in the franchise.
According toMP1st, theOblivionremake’s blocking system will be inspired by Souslike games. However, further information on exactly how it will be implemented was not mentioned.
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Assuming the information comes out to be true, we can also expect upgrades to the game’s stealth, revamped HUD, improved archery, hit reactions, and a forgiving stamina system.
It doesn’t look like theOblivionremake will be a Souslike, but it’s simply borrowing some ideas from the best that the gaming industry has to offer right now. However, if the leaks about the remake dropping in June 2025 are true, then we will learn sooner about the new blocking system rather than later.
With that said, will theThe Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivionremake benefit from Unreal Engine 5? Let us know in the comments below.
Dhruv Bhatnagar
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