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

The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered has solidified its status as a blockbuster hit in 2025, achieving the remarkable feat of becoming the third best-selling game in the U.S. within just one week of its release. Launched on April 22, the game made a stealthy debut across multiple platforms, including Steam, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X and S, and Microsoft's Game Pass. On Steam alone, it peaked at an impressive concurrent player count of 216,784, underscoring its widespread appeal and success.

Circana's Mat Piscatella revealed that Oblivion Remastered trails only behind Monster Hunter: Wilds and Assassin’s Creed: Shadows in the 2025 U.S. sales chart, based on dollar sales. Notably, Circana's figures do not account for players accessing the game via subscription services like Game Pass, highlighting the game's robust sales performance despite its availability on such platforms.

The success of Oblivion Remastered has sparked speculation about future remasters from Bethesda, with many eyeing Fallout 3 or Fallout: New Vegas as potential candidates. Bruce Nesmith, a designer on Fallout 3, has hinted at significant improvements that could be expected in a remastered version, particularly in the area of gun combat. Speaking to VideoGamer, Nesmith expressed that a remastered Fallout 3 would likely see its shooting mechanics brought up to par with those seen in Fallout 4, noting the substantial enhancements made to gun combat in the latter game.

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Developed by Virtuos using Unreal Engine 5, Oblivion Remastered boasts a comprehensive list of upgrades, including 4K resolution and 60 frames per second gameplay. Beyond the expected graphical enhancements, the game features revamped leveling systems, character creation, combat animations, and in-game menus. Additional improvements include new dialogue, a refined third-person view, and advanced lip sync technology. These enhancements have been well-received by fans, with some suggesting that the game could be more accurately described as a remake. However, Bethesda has clarified its decision to categorize it as a remaster.

Nesmith also commented on the potential for a Fallout 3 Remastered, suggesting it would likely follow the same path of significant updates seen in Oblivion Remastered. He highlighted that the original Fallout 3's combat mechanics did not compare favorably to other shooters of its time and anticipated that a remaster would incorporate the advancements made in Fallout 4's combat system. He further praised Oblivion Remastered, suggesting it could be considered "Oblivion 2.0" due to its impressive overhaul.

Bethesda's busy schedule includes ongoing projects like The Elder Scrolls VI, potential expansions for Starfield, continued support for Fallout 76, and the upcoming second season of the Fallout TV show set in New Vegas. With these developments, fans can look forward to an exciting future from Bethesda.

For those diving into Oblivion Remastered, a comprehensive guide is available, covering an Interactive Map, complete Walkthroughs for the Main Questline and Guild Quests, tips on building the perfect character, things to do first, PC cheat codes, and more.