The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered has taken the gaming world by storm, quickly establishing itself as one of the standout titles of 2025. Just a week after its surprise release on April 22, it claimed the third spot in U.S. sales rankings—only trailing Monster Hunter: Wilds and Assassin’s Creed: Shadows. This impressive performance comes despite already being available via Xbox Game Pass, meaning the title's commercial success is driven largely by direct purchases.
Oblivion Remastered also made waves on Steam, where it reached a peak concurrent player count of over 216,000. While that number is staggering on its own, it's important to note that the game launched simultaneously on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Game Pass, further expanding its reach beyond PC alone.
According to industry analyst Mat Piscatella of Circana, this achievement underscores just how much demand there is for classic RPG experiences brought into the modern era. And given the overwhelmingly positive reception, it seems likely that Bethesda will continue down the remaster path—Fallout 3 and Fallout: New Vegas being among the most frequently suggested candidates.
In fact, Bruce Nesmith, a former lead designer on Fallout 3, shared insights into what a potential Fallout 3 Remastered might entail. He noted that the original Fallout 3 was Bethesda’s first attempt at crafting a shooter-style RPG, and while groundbreaking at the time, its gunplay didn’t hold up well compared to later entries like Fallout 4. A remaster, he believes, would bring combat mechanics closer to what players experienced in Fallout 4—an area where significant improvements were made.
Oblivion Remastered, developed by Virtuos using Unreal Engine 5, serves as a prime example of how such a project could be handled. The game now runs at 4K resolution with a smooth 60 frames per second. But beyond graphical enhancements, it features substantial updates to core systems including character creation, leveling mechanics, combat animations, and UI design. Additional improvements include new dialogue lines, enhanced third-person camera control, and advanced lip-sync technology—changes so impactful that many fans have argued the game should be considered more of a full remake than a remaster.
Nesmith himself praised the level of polish achieved in Oblivion Remastered, suggesting it goes far beyond a simple visual refresh. “It wasn’t just updated to the standard of Skyrim in 2011,” he remarked. “It was elevated to something that, visually and mechanically, rivals even the latest updates seen in Skyrim today.” Some fans have even gone so far as to call it “Oblivion 2.0.”
As speculation continues about which classic Bethesda title might be next in line for a remaster, the community remains engaged. Whether it’s Morrowind, Skyrim, or Fallout 3, the bar has been set high by Oblivion Remastered.
Meanwhile, Bethesda is juggling multiple high-profile projects, including development on The Elder Scrolls VI, potential Starfield expansions, ongoing support for Fallout 76, and the upcoming second season of the Fallout TV series, which will explore the world of New Vegas.
For those diving into Oblivion Remastered, an extensive guide is available covering everything from an Interactive Map and complete Main Quest walkthroughs to Guild Quest strategies, character builds, launch tips, and even every known PC cheat code.
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