Bethesda's The Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim remains a beloved game in the series, but the unforgettable appeal of The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion lingers. Exciting rumors of an impending remaster of Oblivion have surfaced, hinting at a move that could greatly benefit Bethesda, particularly given that The Elder Scrolls 6 is still several years away.
If indeed an Oblivion remaster is in the pipeline, it could serve as an ideal opportunity for Bethesda to not only showcase the potential visual enhancements but also provide insights into the gameplay dynamics of The Elder Scrolls 6. Despite its age, Oblivion may be ripe for an upgrade, possibly setting the stage for the forthcoming mainline addition to Bethesda's immensely popular role-playing series.
The Early Insights from an Oblivion Remaster
Potential Use of The Elder Scrolls 6's Engine for the Remaster
The Elder Scrolls 6 is anticipated to be a visual marvel, benefitting from significant technological advancements since the release of Skyrim in 2011. Bethesda's development of the next mainline installment in the Elder Scrolls franchise using its Creation Engine 2, the successor to the engine behind Skyrim, promises enhanced visual appeal. Notably, the Creation Engine 2, also employed in creating Starfield, showcased remarkable visuals. Hence, the potential rebuilding of the rumored Oblivion remaster using Creation Engine 2 seems feasible.
Given that Oblivion's original engine, Gamebryo, laid the foundation for Skyrim's Creation Engine, a transition to Creation Engine 2 is a plausible prospect. However, a comprehensive remaster would likely be necessary to adapt to an engine nearly two decades younger than Gamebryo. Given Oblivion's evident age, a moderate graphical upgrade would be inadequate. Thus, utilizing Creation Engine 2 would enable The Elder Scrolls 4 to stand its ground in the contemporary landscape. A remaster of Oblivion with Creation Engine 2 could provide fans with an early glimpse of The Elder Scrolls 6's visuals.
More Than a Visual Overhaul
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