If the impressive Steam concurrent player numbers and Bethesda's own announcement of 4 million players weren't enough to confirm its status as a hit, *The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered* has now secured its place as the third best-selling game of 2025 in the U.S. after just one week on the market.
Launched unexpectedly on April 22, *Oblivion Remastered* achieved a peak concurrent player count of 216,784 on Steam alone. However, this figure only scratches the surface, considering the game's simultaneous release on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X and S, and its inclusion in Game Pass.
A new milestone has been reached: according to Circana's Mat Piscatella, *Oblivion Remastered* has become the third best-selling game in the U.S. for 2025 in terms of dollar sales, trailing only behind *Monster Hunter: Wilds* and *Assassin's Creed: Shadows*. It's important to note that Circana's sales charts exclude players using subscription services, highlighting *Oblivion Remastered*'s impressive performance despite its availability on Microsoft's Game Pass.
Given this success, it seems likely that more remasters of Bethesda games will follow, with many fans speculating that either *Fallout 3* or *Fallout: New Vegas* might be next. Bruce Nesmith, a designer of *Fallout 3*, has mentioned that the gun combat in the original game was "not good" and anticipates significant improvements in a remastered version.
In an interview with *VideoGamer*, Nesmith suggested that *Fallout 3 Remastered* would feature shooting mechanics similar to those in *Fallout 4*. "What did you see in *Fallout 4*? That will tell you what they felt was necessary to change from *Fallout 3*," he remarked, praising the advancements made in *Fallout 4*'s gun combat.
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Developed by the remake specialists at Virtuos using Unreal Engine 5, *Oblivion Remastered* boasts a range of visual and feature enhancements. Running at 4K resolution and 60 frames per second, the game offers more than just graphical upgrades. Improvements span across leveling systems, character creation, combat animations, and in-game menus. Additionally, new dialogue, a refined third-person view, and advanced lip sync technology have been introduced, earning praise from fans. Some even argue that *Oblivion Remastered* could be considered more of a remake than a remaster, though Bethesda has clarified their approach to the project.
Nesmith believes that *Fallout 3 Remastered* would likely incorporate similar enhancements to those seen in *Oblivion Remastered*. He noted that the combat in the original *Fallout 3* "didn’t hold up to shooters at the time" but expects the improvements made in *Fallout 4* to be applied, enhancing the RPG shooter experience.
"Oblivion wasn’t just brought up to the 2011 version of Skyrim," Nesmith added. "It was brought up to something that, at least on the surface, looks like it exceeds the most recent graphics update in Skyrim." He went as far as to call *The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered* "Oblivion 2.0" due to its impressive overhaul.
Bethesda is currently juggling multiple projects, including *The Elder Scrolls VI*, potential expansions for *Starfield*, ongoing support for *Fallout 76*, and the *Fallout* TV series, which is set to explore New Vegas in its second season. This flurry of activity promises an exciting future for Bethesda fans.
For those eager to dive into *Oblivion Remastered*, we offer a comprehensive guide covering everything from an expansive Interactive Map, 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.
