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As if the staggering Steam concurrent player numbers and Bethesda’s own announcement of 4 million players weren’t enough to solidify The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered as a modern hit, it has now claimed the title of the third best-selling game of 2025 in the U.S.—just one week after its release.
Oblivion Remastered made its surprise debut on April 22 and quickly achieved a peak concurrent player count of 216,784 on Steam. While that figure is impressive on its own, it's worth noting that the game also launched simultaneously on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and directly into Game Pass—making its success even more noteworthy.
Adding another milestone to its growing list of achievements, Oblivion Remastered climbed to third place in U.S. dollar sales for 2025 within just seven days of release. According to data shared by Circana analyst Mat Piscatella via social media, the game trails only Monster Hunter: Wilds and Assassin’s Creed: Shadows in overall sales performance so far this year.
It’s important to note that Circana’s sales figures do not include games accessed through subscription services like Game Pass. This means that the game’s chart placement reflects strong standalone retail and digital purchases—an even more impressive feat.
Given its overwhelming reception, it seems almost certain that Bethesda will continue down the remaster path. Among the most anticipated candidates are Fallout 3 (previously rumored in 2023) and Fallout: New Vegas, both of which are widely speculated to be next in line.
If either title is selected for an update, players can expect significant improvements, particularly in core gameplay mechanics. Bruce Nesmith, one of Fallout 3’s original designers, has previously noted the game’s dated gunplay and believes Bethesda would likely overhaul it to match the standards set in later titles like Fallout 4.
Speaking to VideoGamer, Nesmith explained that a potential Fallout 3 remaster would take inspiration from Fallout 4, which saw extensive refinements to its shooting mechanics. “What you saw in Fallout 4 will tell you what they felt was necessary to change from Fallout 3,” he said. “I know in Fallout 4 there was a lot of work done on the gun combat, because Fallout 3 was the first time they ever tried to do a shooter-style game—and I think the work that was done was amazing.”
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Developed by Virtuos using Unreal Engine 5, Oblivion Remastered introduces a wide array of visual and mechanical upgrades. These enhancements include support for 4K resolution at 60 frames per second, refined leveling systems, improved character creation tools, updated combat animations, and overhauled in-game menus. Additionally, the remaster features new dialogue lines, a fully functional third-person perspective, and advanced lip-syncing technology.
Fans have responded positively to these changes, with many suggesting the game should be classified more as a full remake than a simple remaster. While Bethesda continues to refer to it as a remaster, the depth of improvements speaks volumes. Nesmith himself described Oblivion Remastered as potentially deserving the label of "Oblivion 2.0."
He also compared the visual upgrade to how Skyrim evolved beyond earlier entries in the series. “Oblivion wasn’t just brought up to the 2011 version of Skyrim,” he said. “It was brought up to something that, at least on the surface, looks like it exceeds the most recent graphics update in Skyrim.”
If Fallout 3 follows a similar trajectory, fans can expect a complete overhaul—not just a graphical facelift—but a rethinking of key gameplay elements that didn’t age well.
Currently, Bethesda is juggling multiple high-profile projects, including development on The Elder Scrolls VI, possible expansions for Starfield, ongoing updates for Fallout 76, and the upcoming second season of the Fallout TV Show, which is set to explore New Vegas. With remasters now part of the equation, fans have plenty to look forward to in the coming years.
For those diving into Oblivion Remastered, we offer a comprehensive guide packed with everything you need to know—from an interactive map and full walkthroughs of the main questline and guild missions, to tips on building the perfect character, must-do early-game tasks, and every PC cheat code available.
