"Oblivion Remastered Ranks 3rd in U.S. Sales for 2025, Trailing Monster Hunter: Wilds and Assassin's Creed: Shadows"

The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered has solidified its status as a blockbuster hit, not only due to its impressive Steam concurrent player numbers and Bethesda's announcement of 4 million players but also by becoming the third best-selling game of 2025 in the U.S. after just one week on the market.

Launched unexpectedly on April 22, Oblivion Remastered reached a peak concurrent player count of 216,784 on Steam alone. This figure is remarkable, yet it only represents a fraction of its total reach, considering the game was also released on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X and S, and made immediately available on Game Pass.

Mat Piscatella from Circana shared on social media that Oblivion Remastered ranks just behind Monster Hunter: Wilds and Assassin’s Creed: Shadows in the 2025 U.S. sales chart, based on dollar sales. It's important to note that Circana's charts do not account for players accessing the game through subscription services like Game Pass, underscoring the game's strong sales performance.

Given this success, the gaming community anticipates more remasters from Bethesda, with speculation centering around Fallout 3 and Fallout: New Vegas. Bruce Nesmith, a designer on Fallout 3, has hinted that a remaster of Fallout 3 could significantly improve its gun combat, aligning it more closely with the advancements seen in Fallout 4. In an interview with VideoGamer, Nesmith highlighted the evolution in gunplay from Fallout 3 to Fallout 4, suggesting similar enhancements could be expected in a remastered version.

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Developed by Virtuos using Unreal Engine 5, Oblivion Remastered boasts a host of visual and feature enhancements. It runs at 4K resolution and 60 frames per second, but the improvements extend far beyond mere visuals. Enhancements include revamped leveling systems, character creation, combat animations, and in-game menus. Additionally, there's new dialogue, a refined third-person view, and advanced lip sync technology. These changes have resonated well with fans, with some arguing that the game might be better described as a remake. Bethesda, however, has clarified their choice to categorize it as a remaster.

Nesmith suggested that a Fallout 3 remaster could see similar improvements, particularly in combat mechanics, which he acknowledged did not meet the standards of contemporary shooters at the time of its original release. He emphasized that the updates to Fallout 4's combat could serve as a blueprint for what to expect in a Fallout 3 remaster.

Nesmith also praised the extensive upgrades in Oblivion Remastered, stating that it wasn't merely updated to match Skyrim's 2011 graphics but has been elevated to surpass even the most recent graphical updates in Skyrim. He went as far as to call it "Oblivion 2.0."

Which other Bethesda RPG deserves the remaster treatment?

• The Elder Scrolls: Arena
• The Elder Scrolls 2: Daggerfall
• The Elder Scrolls 3: Morrowind
• The Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim
• Fallout 3
• Fallout 4

Bethesda is currently juggling multiple high-profile projects, including The Elder Scrolls VI, potential expansions for Starfield, ongoing support for Fallout 76, and the Fallout TV show, which will explore New Vegas in its second season. Fans have much to look forward to in the coming years.

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