After screenshots leaked yesterday, fans took to social media to ask Xbox about the Oblivion Remaster – and the Xbox Support team has seemingly confirmed it'll launch very soon indeedTech10:10, 16 Apr 2025We can barely contain our excitement(Image: Bethesda/4J Studios/Superscape)The wait goes on for the "shadow drop" of The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion, even as screenshots emerged from developer Virtuous yesterday.As we wait for the first Elder Scrolls game since Skyrim back in 2011 (we're not including the excellent Elder Scrolls Online, as good as it is), we do now at least have confirmation of the developer since Bethesda is working on Starfield (and most likely The Elder Scrolls 6).‌Article continues belowThe remake (dubbed Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered) is seemingly being developed by Virtuos, which is also contributing to the Metal Gear Solid: Snake Eater Delta Remake.The project might be the worst-kept secret in gaming, and while we're expecting it to arrive any day now, some fans couldn't wait any longer and slid into Microsoft's Xbox Support account DMs on X (formerly Twitter) – to surprising results.Content cannot be displayed without consent‌As shared by Synth Potato, one fan asked Xbox Support if Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered will be available on cloud gaming."The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered is set to release on April 21, 2025," the support chat responded."It is confirmed to be a day-one launch title on Xbox Game Pass which strongly suggests that it will be available for cloud gaming through Xbox Cloud Gaming."‌Considering Microsoft hasn't confirmed anything just yet, it's a very straightforward response, and it gets better for fans of the 2006 original.Combat has reportedly been overhauled(Image: Bethesda/4J Studios/Superscape)In a follow-up, one user asked Xbox Support if the game will include the original DLC.‌"Yes, the remastered version of The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion will be available on Xbox Game Pass starting April 21st"."This version will include all the DLCs from the original game, so you'll be able to enjoy the full experience with enhanced visuals and gameplay improvements."Not only is the inclusion of the DLC very welcome (if it's true), but the "gameplay improvements" are likely the reported combat revamp and improved HUD.Article continues belowStill, keep expectations in check. There's every chance these responses, even via a so-called "live agent" are reading from a script built by AI, reading gaming sites and regurgitating the April 21 release as fact.Thankfully, we've got less than a week until we know for sure.For the latest breaking news and stories from across the globe from the Daily Star, sign up for our newsletters.‌‌‌