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

The success of *The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered* is undeniable, having swiftly climbed to the third best-selling game of 2025 in the U.S. just one week after its surprise release on April 22. Not only did it amass a peak concurrent player count of 216,784 on Steam, but it also made a significant impact on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X and S, and through Microsoft's Game Pass. According to Mat Piscatella of Circana, Oblivion Remastered trails only behind *Monster Hunter: Wilds* and *Assassin's Creed: Shadows* in the sales charts for 2025, highlighting its impressive commercial performance despite not including subscription service figures.

This overwhelming success has sparked speculation about future Bethesda remasters, with *Fallout 3* and *Fallout: New Vegas* being strong contenders. Bruce Nesmith, a designer on *Fallout 3*, has suggested that a remaster of the game would likely focus on enhancing the gun combat, aligning it more closely with the improvements seen in *Fallout 4*. Nesmith emphasized that while *Fallout 3* was Bethesda's first venture into a shooter-style game, the advancements made in *Fallout 4*'s combat system could significantly elevate the experience of a *Fallout 3* remaster.

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Developed by Virtuos using Unreal Engine 5, *Oblivion Remastered* boasts a host of visual and gameplay enhancements. It supports 4K resolution and 60 frames per second, but the improvements extend far beyond just graphics. The game features updated leveling systems, enhanced character creation, refined combat animations, and improved in-game menus. Additionally, there are new dialogue options, a more robust third-person view, and advanced lip sync technology. These enhancements have led some fans to argue that *Oblivion Remastered* is more of a remake than a mere remaster, though Bethesda has clarified its decision to label it as a remaster.

Nesmith also commented on the potential for a *Fallout 3* remaster, suggesting that it could receive similar treatment to *Oblivion Remastered*. He noted that the original *Fallout 3* combat didn't compare well to other shooters of its time, and anticipated that a remaster would incorporate the significant improvements made in *Fallout 4*. He praised the work done on *Oblivion Remastered*, stating that it goes beyond merely updating the game to the standards of *Skyrim* in 2011, and could even be considered "Oblivion 2.0" due to its impressive upgrades.

Bethesda is currently juggling multiple projects, including *The Elder Scrolls VI*, potential expansions for *Starfield*, ongoing support for *Fallout 76*, and the upcoming second season of the *Fallout* TV series, which will explore New Vegas. This busy schedule promises an exciting future for Bethesda fans.

For those diving into *Oblivion Remastered*, our comprehensive guide offers everything you need, from an expansive Interactive Map to complete Walkthroughs for the Main Questline and Guild Quests, tips on building the perfect character, things to do first, and every PC Cheat Code available.