Oblivion Remastered Hits Top 3 in US Sales 2025

Beyond its impressive Steam concurrent player counts and Bethesda's official announcement of 4 million players, The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered has now become the third best-selling game of 2025 in the U.S. after just one week of release.

Launched unexpectedly on April 22, Oblivion Remastered reached a peak concurrent player count of 216,784 on Steam. While remarkable, these numbers only tell part of the story, as the game simultaneously launched on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and Microsoft's Game Pass subscription service.

Market research firm Circana reports the remaster has already climbed to third place in 2025's U.S. dollar sales rankings, trailing only Monster Hunter: Wilds and Assassin's Creed: Shadows. Industry analyst Mat Piscatella confirmed these figures exclude subscription-based players, confirming the title's commercial success beyond Game Pass availability.

This reception virtually guarantees more Bethesda remasters, with industry speculation pointing toward Fallout 3 (previously leaked) or Fallout: New Vegas as next in line.

Bruce Nesmith, a lead designer on Fallout 3, anticipates significant gameplay improvements for any remaster, particularly addressing the original's outdated shooting mechanics. "What you saw improved in Fallout 4 reflects what needed changing from Fallout 3," Nesmith told VideoGamer. "The combat system was Bethesda's first attempt at shooter mechanics - and while groundbreaking for its time, clearly needed refinement."

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Developed by Virtuos using Unreal Engine 5, Oblivion Remastered delivers numerous enhancements beyond its 4K/60fps baseline. The comprehensive update includes redesigned leveling systems, improved character creation, modernized combat animations, and revamped menus. Additional features like expanded dialogue, refined third-person perspective, and advanced lip-sync technology have led some fans to argue the project qualifies more as a remake than remaster.

Nesmith suggests any Fallout 3 remaster would likely follow Oblivion's precedent: "The visual upgrades surpass even Skyrim's Special Edition. This isn't just an HD port - it's a complete modernization that some are calling 'Oblivion 2.0.'"

Bethesda currently balances multiple major projects including The Elder Scrolls VI, potential Starfield expansions, ongoing Fallout 76 support, and production coordination for the Fallout TV show's second season set in New Vegas.

For new adventurers, comprehensive guides are available covering Oblivion Remastered's expansive interactive map, complete walkthroughs for main and faction quests, character optimization strategies, beginner tips, cheat codes, and additional gameplay resources.