"Oblivion Remastered Ranks 3rd in U.S. Game Sales for 2025"

The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered has taken the gaming world by storm, quickly establishing itself as a major hit in 2025. After just one week on the market, it soared to become the third best-selling game in the U.S., trailing only behind Monster Hunter: Wilds and Assassin’s Creed: Shadows. This achievement is even more remarkable considering its impressive peak concurrent player count of 216,784 on Steam, and its availability on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X and S, as well as through Microsoft's Game Pass.

According to Circana’s Mat Piscatella, the sales figures are based on dollar sales and do not account for players accessing the game via subscription services. This underscores the remaster's strong commercial performance despite its wide availability through Game Pass.

The success of Oblivion Remastered has sparked speculation about future Bethesda remasters, with many believing either Fallout 3 or Fallout: New Vegas could be next in line. Bruce Nesmith, a designer of Fallout 3, has suggested that a remaster of Fallout 3 would focus on significantly improving the gun combat, bringing it up to par with the advancements seen in Fallout 4. Nesmith noted that Fallout 3 was Bethesda's first attempt at a shooter-style game, and the improvements in Fallout 4 could serve as a benchmark for what to expect in a remaster.

Developed by Virtuos using Unreal Engine 5, Oblivion Remastered boasts a host of visual and feature enhancements. It runs at 4K resolution and 60 frames per second, but the updates go beyond mere graphics. The game includes revamped leveling systems, character creation, combat animations, and in-game menus. Additionally, there are new dialogue options, an improved third-person view, and advanced lip sync technology. Fans have praised these enhancements, with some even suggesting that Oblivion Remastered could be considered more of a remake than a remaster. However, Bethesda has clarified their choice to go with a remaster approach.

Nesmith emphasized that the improvements in Oblivion Remastered go beyond just matching Skyrim's 2011 graphics; they surpass the most recent updates to Skyrim, leading him to describe the remaster as "Oblivion 2.0."

Bethesda is currently juggling multiple projects, including The Elder Scrolls VI, potential expansions for Starfield, ongoing support for Fallout 76, and the Fallout TV show, which is set to explore New Vegas in its second season. With such a packed schedule, fans have plenty to look forward to in the coming years.

For those diving into Oblivion Remastered, we offer a comprehensive guide that includes 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.

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