The success of *The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered* is undeniable, with its stunning performance in the market cementing its status as a major hit. Just one week after its surprise release on April 22, 2025, it has soared to become the third best-selling game in the U.S. for the year. This impressive feat, as reported by Circana's Mat Piscatella, places it behind only *Monster Hunter: Wilds* and *Assassin's Creed: Shadows* in dollar sales. The peak concurrent player count on Steam alone reached 216,784, although this figure only scratches the surface of its overall popularity, considering its availability on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X and S, and through Microsoft's Game Pass.
It's noteworthy that Circana's sales charts do not account for players accessing the game via subscription services, yet *Oblivion Remastered* has still managed to make a significant impact. This success story suggests that more remasters of Bethesda's iconic titles are likely on the horizon. Speculation is rife about which game could be next, with *Fallout 3* and *Fallout: New Vegas* being the top contenders, especially since a leak about *Fallout 3* surfaced in 2023.
Bruce Nesmith, a designer for *Fallout 3*, has hinted at potential improvements for a remastered version, particularly in the realm of gun combat. He believes that Bethesda would enhance the shooting mechanics to align more closely with those seen in *Fallout 4*. Nesmith remarked on the significant improvements made to gun combat in *Fallout 4*, noting that *Fallout 3* was Bethesda's first venture into a shooter-style game. He anticipates that any remaster would benefit from these advancements.
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*Oblivion Remastered*, developed by Virtuos using Unreal Engine 5, boasts a plethora of visual and feature enhancements. Running at 4K resolution and 60 frames per second, the game not only meets modern expectations but surpasses them. The remaster includes updates to the leveling system, 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 high praise from fans. Some even argue that *Oblivion Remastered* is closer to a remake than a remaster, though Bethesda has clarified its approach.
Nesmith suggests that *Fallout 3 Remastered* would follow a similar path of enhancement, particularly in improving the combat system to better match current gaming standards. He pointed out that *Oblivion Remastered* was not merely updated to match *Skyrim* from 2011 but was elevated to a level that visually surpasses *Skyrim*'s most recent updates. Nesmith went so far as to call *The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered* "Oblivion 2.0," highlighting its significant advancements.
With Bethesda actively engaged in developing *The Elder Scrolls VI* and possibly expanding *Starfield*, alongside ongoing projects like *Fallout 76* and the *Fallout* TV show, the future looks bright for fans. The *Fallout* TV series is set to explore New Vegas in its second season, adding to the excitement.
For those diving into *Oblivion Remastered*, our comprehensive guide offers everything from an expansive Interactive Map and complete Walkthroughs for the Main Questline and Guild Quests to tips on building the perfect character, things to do first, and every PC Cheat Code available.
