The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered has solidified its status as a blockbuster hit, achieving a remarkable feat by becoming the third best-selling game in the U.S. in 2025 after just one week on sale. Launched unexpectedly on April 22, the game quickly amassed a peak concurrent player count of 216,784 on Steam alone. However, its success extends beyond Steam, as it was also released on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X and S, and made available on Microsoft's Game Pass.

According to Mat Piscatella of Circana, Oblivion Remastered trails only Monster Hunter: Wilds and Assassin’s Creed: Shadows in the 2025 sales chart based on dollar sales. It's important to note that Circana's figures do not account for players accessing the game through subscription services, underscoring the game's significant sales achievement despite its Game Pass availability.

Given this success, speculation abounds about future Bethesda remasters, with Fallout 3 and Fallout: New Vegas often mentioned as potential candidates. Bruce Nesmith, a designer on Fallout 3, has indicated that a remaster of Fallout 3 would likely see significant enhancements in gun combat, aiming to align more closely with the improvements seen in Fallout 4. Nesmith shared with VideoGamer that the original Fallout 3's combat system was not up to par with contemporary shooters at the time of its release, but he anticipates that a remaster would incorporate the advancements made in Fallout 4's gun mechanics.

Developed by Virtuos using Unreal Engine 5, Oblivion Remastered boasts an array of visual and feature enhancements. The game runs at 4K resolution and 60 frames per second, with improvements spanning the leveling systems, character creation, combat animations, and in-game menus. Additionally, there's new dialogue, a refined third-person view, and advanced lip sync technology. These updates have been well-received, with some fans suggesting that Oblivion Remastered is more akin to a remake than a remaster. Bethesda, however, has clarified its decision to label it as a remaster.

Nesmith has praised the extent of the updates in Oblivion Remastered, suggesting that it could be considered "Oblivion 2.0" due to its impressive visual and gameplay enhancements, which he believes surpass even the most recent graphics updates in Skyrim.

Amidst ongoing projects like The Elder Scrolls VI and potential expansions for Starfield, Bethesda's busy schedule also includes work on Fallout 76 and the upcoming second season of the Fallout TV show, set to explore New Vegas. Fans can look forward to a rich lineup of content from Bethesda in the coming years.

For those diving into Oblivion Remastered, we offer a comprehensive guide that includes an interactive map, detailed walkthroughs for the main questline and guild quests, tips on building the perfect character, a list of things to do first, and all the PC cheat codes you'll need.

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