The phenomenal success of The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered has solidified its position as a major hit in 2025. With an impressive peak concurrent player count of 216,784 on Steam and its availability across PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X and S, and Game Pass, the game has quickly climbed to become the third best-selling title in the U.S. just a week after its surprise release on April 22. According to Circana's Mat Piscatella, Oblivion Remastered trails only Monster Hunter: Wilds and Assassin's Creed: Shadows in the sales charts, demonstrating its widespread appeal despite being accessible through subscription services like Microsoft's Game Pass.
This success has sparked speculation about future remasters from Bethesda, with Fallout 3 and Fallout: New Vegas being the top contenders. Bruce Nesmith, a designer on Fallout 3, hinted at potential improvements, particularly in gun combat, which he believes would be enhanced to align with the advancements seen in Fallout 4. Speaking to VideoGamer, Nesmith highlighted the significant upgrades in shooting mechanics from Fallout 3 to Fallout 4, suggesting similar enhancements could be expected in a Fallout 3 remaster.
The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered, developed by Virtuos using Unreal Engine 5, boasts numerous enhancements. Running at 4K resolution and 60 frames per second, the game features overhauled leveling systems, character creation, combat animations, and in-game menus. Additionally, new dialogue, a refined third-person view, and advanced lip sync technology have been introduced, earning it praise from fans. Some even consider it more of a remake than a remaster, though Bethesda insists on the remaster label.
Nesmith emphasized that the updates in Oblivion Remastered surpass those in the most recent Skyrim graphics update, suggesting it could be seen as "Oblivion 2.0." This level of enhancement hints at what fans might expect from future Bethesda remasters.
Amidst these developments, Bethesda is also busy with The Elder Scrolls VI, potential expansions for Starfield, ongoing work on Fallout 76, and the Fallout TV show's second season set in New Vegas. Fans have much to look forward to in the coming years.
For a deeper dive into Oblivion Remastered, our comprehensive guide offers an interactive map, full walkthroughs for main and guild quests, tips on building the perfect character, initial steps to take, and all PC cheat codes.
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