Oblivion remake leaks suggest Skyrim’s cooler sibling is making a comeback, but I’m worried a modern makeover could bulldoze over the weirdness that makes it great
I’m not able to verify whether these leaks are accurate or not, but they suggest we might get an Oblivion remake by April. If this turns out to be true, I have some thoughts (unfortunately) about what the re-release could entail for Bethesda’s 2006 classic game. A remake could attract a new generation of players who may not have experienced Skyrim’s precursor, and it makes sense since Oblivion still offers a more compelling RPG experience for old-school RPG fans. However, there’s also a risk that the remake might smooth over the peculiarities and idiosyncrasies that make Cyrodiil so endearing.