Bethesda is revealing the next Elder Scrolls game today… or rather, it’s revealing a remake of an old (but beloved) title.
The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion was released back in March 2006, and was the predecessor to a little old game you might have heard of – Skyrim. While Oblivion doesn’t have as good mechanics as the Nordic-set title, the world of Cyrodiil is rich and lush, the factions and side-quests are hilarious, and it has become famous for its janky bugs. Plus, it includes voice performances from Patrick Stewart and Sean Bean.
While screenshots of the remaster have leaked online, Bethesda has promised a full livestream with plenty more details. If you’re a fellow Elder Scrolls fan (like me) you may be wondering if that’s all they’re announcing – I have suspicion it might not be.
Here’s how to watch along live to find out all.
How to watch the Oblivion remake livestream
You don’t have to wait long, because Bethesda’s livestream for the Oblivion remaster takes place today, 22 April 2025.
Here’s what time it airs in the UK and US:
- UK – 4pm BST
- East Coast US – 11am ET
- West Coast US – 8am PT
We’ve embedded the stream below for easy viewing – you can also watch along on Twitch.
What will the Bethesda Oblivion remake stream cover?
Thanks to leaks online, we have a good idea of what to expect.
Screenshots of the remaster seem to show vastly improved graphics for the game of Imperial City, the Oblivion gates and more. According to Eurogamer, the title is built using Unreal Engine 5 by port studio Virtuos.
It could include reworked mechanics for skills such as sneaking, blocking and archery, a new method for the stamina bar and a revamped HUD. It’s reported to be released on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S and Xbox Game Pass. The launch date is also expected to be very soon.
We’ll probably learn the price, and if the remaster includes DLC content such as the legendary Shivering Isles expansion.
…but is that all Bethesda is revealing?
As you may have noticed, this title is called The Elder Scrolls IV. The next Elder Scrolls will be VI… so could Bethesda tease the next title by switching around those Roman numerals?
It would be quite on brand for them, considering that when they announced Skyrim, they morphed the title of the game into the release date, 11/11/11 (11 November 2011).
We haven’t had any news about the game beyond the fact that it’s in development, so getting a location within Tamriel doesn’t seem like a stretch… but Elder Scrolls fans are used to getting their hopes dashed.
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