"Oblivion Remastered Ranks 3rd in U.S. Sales for 2025"

The success of The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered continues to astound, solidifying its status as a major hit in 2025. Just one week after its surprise release on April 22, it has climbed to become the third best-selling game in the U.S. by dollar sales, trailing only behind Monster Hunter: Wilds and Assassin’s Creed: Shadows. According to Mat Piscatella of Circana, this achievement is all the more impressive considering that the game's sales charts do not account for players using subscription services like Microsoft's Game Pass, where Oblivion Remastered is also available.

The game's peak concurrent player count on Steam reached an impressive 216,784, yet this only represents a fraction of its total player base, given its availability across PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X and S, and Game Pass. Bethesda's announcement of 4 million players further underscores the game's widespread appeal and success.

With such a strong performance, speculation is rife about what Bethesda might remaster next. Many are pointing towards Fallout 3 or Fallout: New Vegas, especially after leaks in 2023 hinted at a Fallout 3 remaster. Bruce Nesmith, a designer on Fallout 3, has suggested that a remaster would likely see significant improvements in gun combat, aligning more closely with the advancements seen in Fallout 4. Nesmith noted that the original Fallout 3 combat "didn't hold up to shooters at the time," and he anticipates Bethesda would apply the same level of enhancement seen in Fallout 4 to a potential remaster.

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Oblivion Remastered, developed by Virtuos using Unreal Engine 5, boasts a multitude of enhancements. It offers 4K resolution at 60 frames per second, but the improvements go beyond mere visuals. Key systems such as leveling, character creation, combat animations, and in-game menus have been refined. Additionally, the game features new dialogue, an enhanced third-person view, and advanced lip sync technology. Fans have been vocal about their appreciation for these changes, with some even suggesting that Oblivion Remastered should be considered more of a remake. Bethesda, however, has clarified its decision to pursue a remaster over a full remake.

Nesmith has commented that Oblivion Remastered has been updated to surpass the latest graphics update in Skyrim, describing it as "Oblivion 2.0." He believes similar improvements would be applied to a Fallout 3 remaster, particularly in terms of combat.

Bethesda remains busy with multiple projects, including The Elder Scrolls VI and potential expansions for Starfield. Alongside remasters, ongoing support for Fallout 76 and the upcoming second season of the Fallout TV show set in New Vegas promise an exciting future for fans.

For those eager to dive into Oblivion Remastered, we offer a comprehensive guide covering everything from an expansive Interactive Map to complete Walkthroughs for the Main Questline and every Guild Quest. Learn how to build the perfect character, discover what to do first, and explore every PC cheat code and much more.