Yes—the April timing report was substantially right. Bethesda revealed and released The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered on April 22, 2025. The leak had described April as the target and a same-month shadow drop as possible, not guaranteed. And while the leak called it a remake, Bethesda described the released game as a remaster.
What the April leak predicted
A March 2025 Reddit post reproducing an update from NateTheHate said Bethesda was targeting April for both the reveal and release, with only a short gap between them. It also said a shadow drop was possible. That was a report about plans at the time, not a guarantee of an exact date or release method.
On April 7, GameSpot reported that Jeff Grubb expected Bethesda to shadow-drop the game during April, while also noting earlier reporting that June had been under consideration. Bethesda ultimately released the game on April 22, matching the April forecast.
What Bethesda released on April 22
Bethesda announced The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered as available on Xbox Series X|S, Game Pass, PlayStation 5, and PC. The standard edition includes the base game, the Shivering Isles and Knights of the Nine expansions, and additional DLC. Bethesda’s digital deluxe edition adds bonus quests, armor and weapons, horse armor, a digital artbook, and a soundtrack app. See Bethesda’s launch announcement for its release details.
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- The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered brings the game of the year 2006 up to date with all-new stunning graphics and enhanced gameplay.
- Explore the vast landscape of Cyrodiil like never before in one of the greatest RPGs of all time from award-winning Bethesda Game Studios, preventing the powers from the realm of forgetting from conquering the land.
- The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered - Physical Deluxe Edition includes the main game, unique digital Akatosh and Mehrunes Dagon armor, weapons and horse armor sets, Shivering Isles and Knights of the Nine story expansions, access to the digital artbook and soundtrack app, plus additional content to download. en: Fighter's Stronghold, Spell Tomes, Vile Lair, Mehrune's Razor, The Thieves Den, Wizard's Tower, Orrery and Horse Armor Pack.
- Travels through the magnificent world of Tamriel and struggles on the plains of the realm of oblivion. The hand-crafted details have been meticulously recreated so that your exploration becomes an unforgettable experience.
- Create your own way from the noble warrior to the sinister assassin to the wrinkled wizard or funny blacksmith and play in your way.
Why Bethesda called it a remaster, not a remake
The leak’s “remake” wording was not the terminology Bethesda used for the finished project. Bethesda Game Studios said: “We never wanted to remake it – but remaster it – where the original game was there as you remember playing it, but seen through today’s technology.” That is the studio’s description of its intent, rather than an independent technical classification.
Bethesda said work began in 2021 and involved remastering art, animation, effects, and parts of the world, recording some new voices alongside the originals, and updating systems while preserving the core game. Xbox Wire describes the release as retaining the original’s core while adding an Unreal Engine 5 visual treatment and quality-of-life changes, and says it was developed in cooperation with Virtuos. Its account also identifies the two story expansions as included.
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Current platform availability
The original April 2025 release was for Xbox Series X|S, Game Pass, PlayStation 5, and PC. Bethesda later released a Nintendo Switch 2 version on August 11, 2026. Bethesda lists the two story expansions and additional DLC in that version’s standard edition.
For Switch 2, Bethesda lists handheld mode at 900p/30 FPS and docked mode at 1080p/30 FPS, along with DLSS anti-aliasing, touchscreen support, HD Rumble, gyro aiming, Joy-Con 2 controls, and GameChat. These are platform-specific published specifications, not a comparison with other versions. Bethesda also lists a Switch 2 patch dated September 17, 2026 addressing crashes and gameplay issues; updates may affect the current version and performance.
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- Elder Scrolls Fandom: Enabling travel between two planes, the Oblivion gates seen in The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion were created by Mehrunes Dagon to allow his fellow Daedra to travel around Tamriel causing chaos.
- Limited Edition: Individually numbered, this ingot is limited to only 5,000 worldwide.
- Dimensions: It measures approximately 4 x 3 inches and comes with a display stand in its presentation box.
- Great Gift Idea: Purchase this ingot for yourself or gift it to the Elder Scrolls fan in your life.
Physical editions and version comparisons
Bethesda’s official game hub lists a physical-edition announcement, but the available information does not establish its SKU, platform, region, price, stock, or contents. Check the current Bethesda listing and the retailer’s specific product page before choosing a physical copy.
There is not enough information here to make a head-to-head performance comparison across Xbox, PlayStation, PC, and Switch 2. For a version decision, check the platform and edition you intend to buy, whether it is physical or digital, its current price, and any platform-specific features or performance details published by Bethesda.
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- Elder Scrolls Fandom: The head deity of the Divines, Akatosh is the Dragon God of Time and is mentioned in every Elder Scrolls game, including The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion, and is depicted on this ingot in the style of a stained glass window.
- Limited Edition: Individually numbered, this ingot is limited to only 5,000 worldwide.
- Dimensions: It measures approximately 4 x 2 inches, is finished in black nickel with coloured details, and comes with a display stand inside its presentation box.
- Great Gift Idea: Purchase this ingot for yourself or gift it to the Elder Scrolls fan in your life.
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