"Oblivion Remastered Surges on Steam, Set for Further Growth"

*The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered* made a powerful debut on Steam, reaching a peak of over 180,000 concurrent players on its release day. This impressive number highlights the strong reception from both longtime fans and newcomers eager to experience the classic RPG with modern enhancements.

Following Bethesda’s surprise drop of *Oblivion Remastered* on April 22, the game quickly climbed to the top of Steam’s global bestseller list by revenue. It outperformed major titles such as *Counter-Strike 2*, the trending hit *Schedule I*, and Blizzard’s recently updated *Overwatch 2*. The game also ranked as the fourth most-played title on Steam that day, trailing only *Counter-Strike 2*, *PUBG*, and *Dota 2*. Currently, it holds the position of the most-played single-player RPG on the platform, surpassing even the popular resurgence of *Baldur’s Gate 3*, and maintains a “very positive” user review score.

While Steam metrics offer insight into the game's popularity, they don’t capture the full scope of *Oblivion Remastered*’s reach. As a Microsoft-owned title—Bethesda is under the Xbox Game Studios umbrella—the game launched directly into Xbox Game Pass for Ultimate subscribers. This inclusion likely brought in a significant portion of its player base through the subscription service.

Additionally, the game is available on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S, further expanding its audience. Although neither Sony nor Microsoft disclose concurrent player figures, combining all platforms suggests that the true peak player count on launch day was far beyond the reported 180,000 mark.

Despite the early success, Bethesda has yet to reveal official sales or total player numbers. However, expectations are high that player counts will continue to rise as the game enters its first weekend post-launch.

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Developed by Virtuos using Unreal Engine 5, *Oblivion Remastered* brings a host of visual and gameplay improvements. The game supports 4K resolution at a smooth 60 frames per second, but the upgrades go deeper than just resolution and frame rate. Enhancements include refined leveling systems, updated character creation tools, improved combat animations, and redesigned in-game menus. Additional features like new dialogue lines, a fully integrated third-person perspective, and advanced lip-sync technology have been well received by the community. Some fans argue that the transformation is substantial enough to qualify as a full remake rather than a remaster, though Bethesda has clarified its decision to label it as a remastered edition.

Originally released in 2006 for PC and Xbox 360, followed by a PlayStation 3 version in 2007, *The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion* takes place in the fictional province of Cyrodiil. Players step into the role of a hero tasked with stopping a fanatical cult determined to open gateways to the demonic realm of Oblivion.

For those diving into *Oblivion Remastered*, we’ve prepared an in-depth guide covering everything you need to know—from an interactive map and complete walkthroughs of the main questline and guild missions, to expert tips on character building and must-do early-game tasks.

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