Industry insider Jeff Grubb has revealed an update on the shadow drop of Elder Scrolls Oblivion Remake, which is now feeling like the worst kept secret in gamingTech11:28, 15 Apr 2025Expect a sizeable visual upgrade(Image: Bethesda/4J Studios/Superscape)Microsoft, listen - you know it's coming, we know it's coming, so please give us the goods.After a series of reports over the last few months leading to suggestions an Elder Scrolls Oblivion Remake would debut this month, we reported more recently that the title would be a "shadow drop" for fans to jump into, seemingly without warning.‌Article continues belowA week later, and we're still waiting, and while some have started to question whether it's happening at all (including an Elder Scrolls-loving friend of mine...) we're seemingly just days away now.These things take time, and with Starfield in 2023 and Fallout 4 in 2015, it's now been almost 14 years since the last Elder Scrolls mainline title with Skyrim. An Oblivion Remake might not be a truly 'new' game, but everything we've heard suggests this is much more than a new coat of paint.‌Once again revealing an update via GameBreakingNews on Giant Bomb's YouTube channel, industry insider Jeff Grubb has narrowed down the date of the potential shadow drop."Alright, let's update on Oblivion and the shadow drop," Grubb said. "I'll give people a week now.""The week of April 21st, so basically the last week of this month - next week, essentially."‌"I think other people have said, but I've got separate confirmation that that will be the case," he added.Given Grubb's reputation, it seems pretty likely that we'll be playing Oblivion (again) in just a few short days.The game is reportedly being developed by Virtuos, which is also contributing to the Metal Gear Solid: Snake Eater Delta Remake.‌We can barely contain our excitement(Image: Bethesda/4J Studios/Superscape)Earlier reports suggested the Elder Scrolls IV remake will see changes made to various in-game systems from the 2006 original, with blocking during combat apparently closer to a Soulslike title.Additionally, stealth, stamina, archery and the game's HUD will be reworked, as well as hit reaction from NPCs.‌Oblivion was an early title for the Xbox 360, arriving just a few months after the console before being ported to PS3 the following year.For more on Elder Scrolls, be sure to check out our rundown of everything announced last week for Elder Scrolls Online. We said:"With something new for old and fresh players alike, Elder Scrolls Online is showing no signs of slowing down in its 'old' age — and long may it continue."Article continues belowFor the latest breaking news and stories from across the globe from the Daily Star, sign up for our newsletters.‌‌‌