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Todd, you and I have had our differences: I didn't love Starfield, you refuse to make Morrowind 2: Dagoth Ur's Day Out. But we need to put that behind us. Why? Because your people are hurting, Todd. They're suffering. In their fan-forums and Discords, the Oblivion community has gone absolutely doolally waiting for you to announce that Oblivion remake they've all convinced themselves is coming. Really, we're at Silksong community levels of derangement here. My current state of denial in dealing with the Oblivion remake news from r/oblivion If you're not up to date with the latest news on videogames from 2006, word of a possible remake of The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion leaked out of Microsoft a few years back, and by my recollection the community reaction at the time was broadly 'Huh, well, that'd be neat.' But in the last few months, rumours that the remake is due for an imminent release—maybe even a same-day announcement and release—has accelerated Oblivion likers straight past enthusiasm and into full-blown ferality. So far as I can tell, the Oblivion community has found a kind of quantum superposition by which it's able to occupy every possible emotional state at once. We've got baseless confidence that the remake is coming, baseless confidence that it isn't, fear, madness, obsessive augur-reading, a complete descent into conspiratorial thinking, and this guy who says it was actually released yesterday. It's all in good humour of course, but the thirst underpinning it all is very real, and I can't help but find that a little odd. Don't get me wrong, I'd be very eager to get my hands on a full-blown Oblivion remake too—that game was a crucial part of my childhood and I'm nothing if not a sucker for nostalgia—but at least the Silksong community has gone mad over a period of years in the wait for a 100% new game that is definitely, actually real. The Oblivion community has done that in a few months for a game that might not ever have existed at all, and which you can already pretty much remake yourself thanks to the thousands of Oblivion mods that are out there. It's like there's a gas leak in the subreddit. "At this point I feel like the entire subreddit is already merging with Shivering Isles," writes Reddit user Liebermode in a pithily on-brand observation. The biggest gaming news, reviews and hardware deals Keep up to date with the most important stories and the best deals, as picked by the PC Gamer team. Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsorsBy submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over. Still, at least it's entertaining. For my money—and I emphasise that this is pure speculation based on no insider knowledge at all—I reckon Bethesda does have an Oblivion remake cooking away somewhere, and it's probably due out sooner rather than later. But if you're at the point where you're launching an online Spanish Inquisition against the doubters (or the believers) well, then… carry on, actually. I'm too scared of you to suggest otherwise. Oblivion Remake/Remaster Alignment Chart from r/oblivion Imagine doubting a remake is coming from r/oblivion [Low Effort Meme] Oblivion Remake? Its all about live action actually from r/TrueSTL 2025 games: This year's upcoming releases Best PC games: Our all-time favorites Free PC games: Freebie fest Best FPS games: Finest gunplay Best RPGs: Grand adventures Best co-op games: Better together Joshua Wolens Social Links Navigation News Writer One of Josh's first memories is of playing Quake 2 on the family computer when he was much too young to be doing that, and he's been irreparably game-brained ever since. His writing has been featured in Vice, Fanbyte, and the Financial Times. He'll play pretty much anything, and has written far too much on everything from visual novels to Assassin's Creed. His most profound loves are for CRPGs, immersive sims, and any game whose ambition outstrips its budget. He thinks you're all far too mean about Deus Ex: Invisible War. You must confirm your public display name before commenting Please logout and then login again, you will then be prompted to enter your display name. 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