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Recent developments have intensified anticipation surrounding a potential remastered version of The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion, with new evidence hinting at an impending official announcement.
On April 15, screenshots reportedly showcasing the remaster were briefly available on the website of developer Virtuos, sparking interest and speculation among fans. The prior skepticism about the possibility of such a project has almost dissipated, with discussions of a surprise launch gaining traction.
Despite the excitement, it is important to note that no official confirmation of this remastered edition has yet been provided by Virtuos, Bethesda—the franchise’s creator—or their corporate parent, Microsoft.
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Adding to the speculation, a recent mishap involving Microsoft’s Bing search engine has inadvertently showcased details about the remaster.
Oblivion Remastered Indexed by Bing
On April 20, a user from the Oblivion subreddit found that specific search queries on Bing yielded results for Oblivion Remastered hosted on the Virtuos website.
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Currently, entering the phrase ‘oblivion site:https://www.virtuosgames.com’ into Bing allows users to replicate the search and observe these listings.
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While these links direct users to pages that return a ‘404 Page Not Found’ error, their previous existence indicates a deeper truth about the project. This removal of listings further supports the notion of an upcoming announcement.
Interestingly, the URL in question includes “success stories” in its categorization. At present, the only project featured on the live version is the War for Wakanda expansion for Marvel’s Avengers.
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With rumors suggesting a potential stealth release of the remaster around the week of April 21, fans may soon be treated to an official unveiling of Oblivion, allowing a fresh experience of this classic title, beloved by many.
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