The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered has made a powerful entrance, achieving a peak concurrent player count of over 180,000 on Steam during its launch day—solidifying its place as one of the platform’s most-watched releases. Following its surprise release on April 22, the remastered edition quickly soared to the top of Steam’s global top-selling games list by revenue, surpassing major titles like Counter-Strike 2, Schedule I, and Overwatch 2, despite the latter receiving a recent content update.
Not only is Oblivion Remastered a sales success, but it also ranked as the fourth most-played game on Steam the day after launch, trailing only behind CS2, PUBG, and Dota 2. Currently, it holds the title of the most-played single-player RPG on the platform, even edging out Baldur’s Gate 3, and boasts a “very positive” user review rating.
However, Steam statistics only tell part of the story. As a Microsoft-owned title—Bethesda’s parent company ZeniMax Media is under Microsoft’s umbrella—Oblivion Remastered launched directly into Xbox Game Pass for Ultimate subscribers, meaning a significant portion of its player base is accessing the game through the subscription service.In addition, the game is available on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S, further expanding its reach. While neither Microsoft nor Sony disclose concurrent player data, the actual launch-day peak player count is likely far higher than the 180,000 recorded on Steam alone.
Despite the lack of official sales or total player numbers from Bethesda, early indicators point to a major success—and those numbers are expected to grow as the game enters its first full weekend on the market.
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Developed by Virtuos using Unreal Engine 5, Oblivion Remastered delivers a comprehensive visual and gameplay overhaul. The game runs at a crisp 4K resolution and a smooth 60 frames per second, but the enhancements go well beyond graphics. Key systems—including leveling, character creation, combat animations, and UI menus—have been modernized and refined. Players can now enjoy a fully functional third-person perspective, improved lip-syncing technology, and newly recorded dialogue that adds depth to the immersive world.
The depth of these changes has led many fans to argue that the title deserves to be called a full remake rather than a remaster. Still, Bethesda has clarified its decision to classify it as a remaster, emphasizing fidelity to the original experience while embracing modern advancements.
Originally released in 2006 for PC and Xbox 360, with a PS3 version following in 2007, The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion is set in the province of Cyrodiil. Players take on the role of a hero tasked with stopping a fanatical cult from unleashing demonic forces from the realm of Oblivion into the mortal world.
For players diving into the remastered edition, we offer a complete guide covering everything from an interactive map and full walkthroughs of the main quest and all guild missions, to tips on creating the perfect character and essential early-game tasks.
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