With remarkable Steam concurrent player counts and Bethesda’s report of 4 million players, The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered has solidified its success, ranking as the third best-selling game in the U.S. for 2025 after just one week on the market.
Launched unexpectedly on April 22, Oblivion Remastered achieved a peak of 216,784 concurrent players on Steam. This figure, while notable, only captures part of its reach, as the game also debuted on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X and S, and was included in Game Pass from day one.
A new milestone has emerged: within its first week, Oblivion Remastered claimed the third spot in U.S. game sales for 2025 based on dollar revenue, according to Circana’s Mat Piscatella. On social media, he noted that only Monster Hunter: Wilds and Assassin’s Creed: Shadows outperformed it on the 2025 sales chart.
It’s important to note that Circana’s sales data excludes players accessing the game through subscription services. This underscores Oblivion Remastered’s strong sales performance, even with its availability on Microsoft’s Game Pass.
This success suggests more Bethesda remasters are likely on the horizon, with speculation pointing to Fallout 3—previously leaked in 2023—or Fallout: New Vegas as potential candidates.
What might players anticipate from these remasters? Bruce Nesmith, a designer on Fallout 3, highlighted its outdated gun combat, which he believes Bethesda would overhaul significantly in a remaster.
In an interview with VideoGamer, Nesmith explained that a Fallout 3 Remastered would likely feature shooting mechanics closer to those in Fallout 4. “The improvements in Fallout 4’s gunplay reflect what Bethesda deemed necessary to refine from Fallout 3,” he said.
“Fallout 3 was Bethesda’s first attempt at a shooter-style game, and while the effort was impressive, it wasn’t perfect,” Nesmith added.
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Developed by Virtuos using Unreal Engine 5, Oblivion Remastered boasts a host of visual and gameplay enhancements. It delivers 4K resolution at 60 frames per second, alongside deeper improvements to leveling systems, character creation, combat animations, and in-game menus. New dialogue, an enhanced third-person perspective, and advanced lip sync technology further elevate the experience. Fans have embraced these changes, with some arguing it feels more like a remake. Bethesda, however, has clarified its choice to label it a remaster.
Nesmith suggested that a Fallout 3 Remastered would likely incorporate similar upgrades, aligning with Oblivion Remastered’s approach.
“The combat in Fallout 3 didn’t match the shooters of its era,” he noted. “It’s an RPG shooter, not a fast-paced one, but the advancements made in Fallout 4’s combat would likely inform a remaster.”
“Oblivion Remastered goes beyond matching Skyrim’s 2011 visuals,” Nesmith added. “It feels like a modernized version, almost like an ‘Oblivion 2.0.’”
Bethesda is juggling multiple projects, including The Elder Scrolls VI and potential expansions for Starfield. With ongoing support for Fallout 76 and the Fallout TV show’s second season exploring New Vegas, fans have plenty to look forward to.
Our detailed guide covers everything in Oblivion Remastered, from an interactive map and complete walkthroughs for the main quest and guild missions to character-building tips, early-game priorities, PC cheat codes, and more.
