The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered has taken the gaming world by storm, solidifying its status as a hit with impressive sales figures and player engagement. Just one week after its shadow drop on April 22, 2025, it became the third best-selling game in the U.S. for the year, trailing only Monster Hunter: Wilds and Assassin’s Creed: Shadows according to Circana's Mat Piscatella. This remarkable achievement comes despite the game's availability on Microsoft's Game Pass, showcasing its broad appeal across multiple platforms including PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X and S, and Steam, where it achieved a peak concurrent player count of 216,784.
The success of Oblivion Remastered is likely to pave the way for more remasters from Bethesda. Rumors are swirling that either Fallout 3 or Fallout: New Vegas could be next in line for a remaster. Bruce Nesmith, a designer on Fallout 3, has indicated that a remastered version would likely see significant improvements, particularly in gun combat, aligning more closely with the advancements seen in Fallout 4. Nesmith emphasized the evolution from Fallout 3's initial foray into shooter mechanics to the more refined combat in Fallout 4, suggesting that any remaster would incorporate these enhancements.
Developed by Virtuos using Unreal Engine 5, Oblivion Remastered boasts a plethora of enhancements. It delivers stunning 4K resolution at 60 frames per second, alongside improvements in leveling systems, character creation, combat animations, and in-game menus. New dialogue, a refined third-person view, and advanced lip sync technology further enrich the experience. Fans have praised these changes so much that some believe it's more of a remake than a remaster. Bethesda, however, has clarified their choice to label it as a remaster.
Nesmith also commented on the visual and gameplay upgrades in Oblivion Remastered, stating that it's not just an update to the 2011 version of Skyrim but rather a significant leap forward, possibly deserving the moniker "Oblivion 2.0."
As Bethesda continues to work on The Elder Scrolls VI and potentially more Starfield content, alongside ongoing projects like Fallout 76 and the upcoming second season of the Fallout TV show set in New Vegas, the future looks bright for fans of their expansive universes.
For those diving into Oblivion Remastered, our comprehensive guide offers everything from an expansive Interactive Map, detailed Walkthroughs for the Main Questline and Guild Quests, tips on building the perfect character, and a list of essential things to do first, to every PC Cheat Code available.
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