"Oblivion Remastered Ranks 3rd in U.S. Game Sales for 2025"

The impressive Steam concurrent player numbers and Bethesda's announcement of 4 million players were already testament to its success, but *The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered* has now solidified its status as a hit by becoming the third best-selling game of 2025 in the U.S. after just one week on sale. This remaster, which surprised fans with a shadow-drop on April 22, boasts a peak concurrent player count of 216,784 on Steam alone. However, this figure only scratches the surface, as Oblivion Remastered also launched on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X and S, and was directly added to Game Pass.

According to Mat Piscatella of Circana, Oblivion Remastered achieved this remarkable feat by trailing only behind *Monster Hunter: Wilds* and *Assassin’s Creed: Shadows* in the U.S. sales chart for 2025. It's important to note that Circana's sales data excludes players using subscription services, which means Oblivion Remastered's success is even more significant given its availability on Microsoft's Game Pass.

Given this overwhelming success, it's likely that more Bethesda game remasters are on the horizon, with speculation pointing towards *Fallout 3* or *Fallout: New Vegas* as potential next candidates. Bruce Nesmith, a designer of *Fallout 3*, has highlighted areas for improvement in a potential remaster, particularly the "not good" gun combat. In a conversation with *VideoGamer*, Nesmith suggested that a *Fallout 3 Remastered* would see its shooting mechanics upgraded to match those of *Fallout 4*. He emphasized the significant improvements made to gun combat in *Fallout 4*, indicating that a remaster of *Fallout 3* would benefit from these advancements.

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Developed by remake specialist Virtuos using Unreal Engine 5, *Oblivion Remastered* offers a plethora of visual and feature enhancements. It runs at 4K resolution and 60 frames per second, but the improvements go beyond mere technical upgrades. The leveling systems, character creation, combat animations, and in-game menus have all been refined. Additionally, there's new dialogue, a proper third-person view, and advanced lip sync technology. These changes have been well-received by fans, with some even suggesting that *Oblivion Remastered* could be considered a remake. Bethesda, however, has clarified their decision to opt for a remaster rather than a full remake.

Nesmith believes that a *Fallout 3 Remastered* would follow a similar path of enhancements as seen in *Oblivion Remastered*. He noted that the original *Fallout 3* combat did not compare well to other shooters of its time, but the improvements made in *Fallout 4* could be integrated into a remaster. Nesmith praised the extensive work done on *Oblivion Remastered*, suggesting it could be dubbed "Oblivion 2.0" due to its impressive upgrades that surpass even the most recent graphics updates in *Skyrim*.

Bethesda is currently juggling multiple projects, including *The Elder Scrolls VI* and potential expansions for *Starfield*, alongside ongoing work on *Fallout 76* and the *Fallout* TV show, which is set to explore New Vegas in its second season. This busy schedule promises a wealth of content for fans in the coming years.

For those diving into *Oblivion Remastered*, we offer a comprehensive guide that includes an expansive Interactive Map, complete Walkthroughs for the Main Questline and every Guild Quest, tips on How to Build the Perfect Character, Things to Do First, every PC Cheat Code, and much more.