"Oblivion Remastered Ranks 3rd in U.S. Sales for 2025, Trailing Monster Hunter: Wilds and Assassin's Creed: Shadows"

The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered has taken the gaming world by storm, solidifying its status as a hit with impressive Steam concurrent player numbers and Bethesda's announcement of 4 million players. Released unexpectedly on April 22, the game quickly became the third best-selling title of 2025 in the U.S. just one week after its launch. This achievement comes hot on the heels of its peak concurrent player count of 216,784 on Steam, although its availability on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X and S, and Game Pass suggests an even broader reach.

Circana's Mat Piscatella highlighted this success on social media, noting that Oblivion Remastered trails only Monster Hunter: Wilds and Assassin's Creed: Shadows in dollar sales for the year. It's important to note that Circana's sales data does not include subscribers from services like Game Pass, indicating that the game's impact is even more significant than reported.

Given this triumph, speculation is rife about future Bethesda remasters, with Fallout 3 and Fallout: New Vegas often mentioned as likely candidates. Bruce Nesmith, a designer of Fallout 3, has suggested that any remaster would address the game's "not good" gun combat, aiming to align it more closely with the improved shooting mechanics seen in Fallout 4. Speaking to VideoGamer, Nesmith praised the extensive work done on gun combat in Fallout 4, hinting at significant enhancements for a potential Fallout 3 Remastered.

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Oblivion Remastered, crafted by the experts at Virtuos using Unreal Engine 5, boasts a plethora of visual and feature enhancements. The game runs at a crisp 4K resolution and a smooth 60 frames per second, but the improvements go far beyond that. From revamped leveling systems and character creation to enhanced combat animations and in-game menus, the experience has been significantly upgraded. Additionally, new dialogue, a refined third-person view, and advanced lip sync technology have been implemented, earning the game praise from fans. Some even consider it more of a remake than a remaster, though Bethesda has clarified their decision to label it as a remaster.

Nesmith suggests that a Fallout 3 Remastered would likely follow a similar path, with improvements echoing those seen in Oblivion Remastered. He notes that while Fallout 3's combat did not meet the standards of shooters at the time, the advancements made in Fallout 4 could be integrated, enhancing the RPG shooter experience. Nesmith went on to commend the visual upgrades in Oblivion Remastered, stating that it not only matches but surpasses the most recent graphics update in Skyrim, earning it the nickname "Oblivion 2.0."

With Bethesda's busy schedule, including work on The Elder Scrolls VI and possibly more Starfield, alongside ongoing projects like Fallout 76 and the upcoming Season 2 of the Fallout TV show set in New Vegas, fans have much to look forward to in the coming years.

For those eager to dive into Oblivion Remastered, our comprehensive guide covers everything from an expansive Interactive Map to complete Walkthroughs for the Main Questline and every Guild Quest, tips on How to Build the Perfect Character, Things to Do First, every PC Cheat Code, and much more.