"Oblivion Remastered Soars on Steam, Set for Further Growth"

The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered made a significant impact upon its surprise release on Steam on April 22. The game quickly soared to the top of Steam's global top-selling games list, surpassing heavyweights like Valve's Counter-Strike 2, the viral sensation Schedule I, and Blizzard's Overwatch 2, which had just received a major update. On its launch day, Oblivion Remastered achieved a peak concurrent player count of over 180,000, making it the fourth most-played game on Steam, trailing only behind Counter-Strike 2, PUBG, and Dota 2. It also became the most-played single-player RPG on the platform, outranking the popular Baldur's Gate 3, and earning a 'very positive' user review rating.

While Steam's statistics provide a glimpse into the game's success, the full scope of Oblivion Remastered's launch extends beyond these numbers. As a title owned by Microsoft (through Bethesda's parent company ZeniMax Media), it was immediately available on Xbox Game Pass for Ultimate subscribers, likely attracting a substantial number of players through this service. Additionally, the game's release on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X and S further boosts its player base, though exact figures from these platforms are not publicly disclosed. Consequently, the true peak concurrent player count on launch day is expected to be significantly higher than the 180,000 reported on Steam.

Although Bethesda has yet to release official total player or sales numbers, the game's strong performance suggests a promising start, with expectations of even higher player numbers as it enters its first weekend on sale.

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Developed by the remake specialists at Virtuos using Unreal Engine 5, Oblivion Remastered boasts a plethora of visual and feature enhancements. The game runs at a stunning 4K resolution and 60 frames per second, but the improvements go beyond mere graphics. Enhancements span across the leveling systems, character creation, combat animations, and in-game menus. New dialogue, a refined third-person view, and advanced lip sync technology have also been added, earning praise from fans. Some even argue that the game should be classified as a remake rather than a remaster, though Bethesda has clarified their choice to label it as a remaster.

Originally released in 2006 as a sequel to the beloved Morrowind, The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion was initially launched on PC and Xbox 360, with a PlayStation 3 version following in 2007. Set in the fictional province of Cyrodiil, the game follows the player's journey to thwart a fanatical cult intent on opening portals to the demonic realm of Oblivion.

For those diving into Oblivion Remastered, we offer a comprehensive guide covering everything from an expansive Interactive Map to complete Walkthroughs for the Main Questline and every Guild Quest. Learn how to Build the Perfect Character, discover Things to Do First, and much more to enhance your gaming experience.