"Oblivion Remastered Secures Third Spot in U.S. 2025 Game Sales Rankings"

With remarkable Steam concurrent player counts and Bethesda’s report of 4 million players, The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered has solidified its success, claiming the third spot among 2025’s best-selling games in the U.S. just one week after launch.

Launched unexpectedly on April 22, Oblivion Remastered achieved a peak of 216,784 concurrent players on Steam. This figure, while notable, only hints at its broader success, as the game also debuted on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X and S, and was available on Game Pass from day one.

A new milestone confirms its dominance: within a week of release, Oblivion Remastered ranked as the third best-selling game in the U.S. for 2025 based on dollar sales. According to Circana’s Mat Piscatella, who shared the data on social media, only Monster Hunter: Wilds and Assassin’s Creed: Shadows outpace it on the 2025 sales chart.

Notably, Circana’s sales data excludes players accessing the game through subscription services like Game Pass, underscoring Oblivion Remastered’s strong market performance despite its availability on Microsoft’s platform.

This triumph suggests more Bethesda remasters are likely on the horizon, with speculation pointing to Fallout 3—previously leaked in 2023—or Fallout: New Vegas as potential candidates.

What can players expect from a Fallout 3 remaster? Bruce Nesmith, a designer on Fallout 3, highlighted its outdated gun combat as a key area for improvement. He anticipates Bethesda would align the shooting mechanics more closely with Fallout 4’s refined system.

In an interview with VideoGamer, Nesmith explained that a Fallout 3 remaster would likely feature combat enhancements similar to those in Fallout 4. “The gunplay in Fallout 3 was our first attempt at a shooter-style game, and it wasn’t stellar,” he noted. “Fallout 4 saw significant improvements in that area.”

The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered Screenshots

Developed by Virtuos using Unreal Engine 5, Oblivion Remastered boasts extensive visual and gameplay upgrades. It delivers 4K resolution at 60 frames per second, alongside revamped leveling systems, character creation, combat animations, and in-game menus. New dialogue, improved third-person perspective, and advanced lip-sync technology further enhance the experience. Fans have praised these updates, with some arguing it feels more like a remake, though Bethesda has clarified its choice to label it a remaster.

Nesmith suggested a Fallout 3 remaster would follow a similar approach, with updates mirroring Oblivion Remastered’s scope.

“Fallout 3’s combat didn’t match the shooters of its era,” he said. “It’s an RPG shooter, not a fast-paced action game, but Fallout 4’s improvements would likely inform a remaster’s direction.”

“Oblivion Remastered goes beyond matching Skyrim’s 2011 visuals,” he added. “Its graphical quality surpasses even Skyrim’s latest updates, making it feel like Oblivion 2.0.”

Bethesda’s slate is packed, with The Elder Scrolls VI in development, potential Starfield expansions, ongoing Fallout 76 updates, and the Fallout TV show’s second season set in New Vegas. Fans have plenty to look forward to.

Explore our detailed guide to Oblivion Remastered, featuring an interactive map, complete walkthroughs for the main quest and guild missions, character-building tips, early-game priorities, PC cheat codes, and more.