The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered Secures Third Spot in 2025 U.S. Sales

With remarkable Steam concurrent player counts and Bethesda’s report of 4 million players, The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered has solidified its success, ranking as the third best-selling game in the U.S. for 2025 after just one week on the market.

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 included in Game Pass from day one.

A new milestone has emerged: within its first week, Oblivion Remastered claimed the third spot in U.S. game sales for 2025, based on dollar revenue. According to Circana’s Mat Piscatella, who shared the news on social media, only Monster Hunter: Wilds and Assassin’s Creed: Shadows outperformed it on the 2025 sales chart.

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

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 might players anticipate from such projects? Bruce Nesmith, a designer on Fallout 3, noted the original’s “subpar” gun combat, which he believes Bethesda would overhaul significantly in a remaster.

In an interview with VideoGamer, Nesmith suggested a Fallout 3 Remastered would feature shooting mechanics akin to those in Fallout 4. “The improvements in Fallout 4’s gunplay reflect what Bethesda deemed necessary to update from Fallout 3,” he explained.

“Fallout 4 saw substantial enhancements to gun combat, as Fallout 3 was Bethesda’s first attempt at a shooter-style game. The results were impressive,” Nesmith added.

The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered Screenshots

Developed by Virtuos using Unreal Engine 5, Oblivion Remastered boasts numerous visual and gameplay enhancements. It delivers 4K resolution at 60 frames per second, alongside deeper upgrades like refined leveling systems, improved character creation, enhanced combat animations, and updated in-game menus. New dialogue, a polished third-person perspective, and advanced lip sync technology further elevate the experience. Fans have embraced these changes, with some arguing it feels more like a remake. Bethesda, however, has clarified its decision to classify it as a remaster.

Nesmith indicated that a potential Fallout 3 Remastered would likely follow a similar approach to Oblivion Remastered’s improvements.

“The combat in Fallout 3 didn’t match the standards of shooters at the time,” he said. “It’s an RPG shooter, not a fast-paced shooter, but Fallout 4’s advancements in this area would likely inform a remaster, assuming Bethesda takes the same approach.”

“Oblivion Remastered goes beyond matching Skyrim’s 2011 visuals,” he continued. “It appears to surpass even the latest graphical updates to Skyrim.” Nesmith described The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered as so striking it could be dubbed “Oblivion 2.0.”

Bethesda is juggling multiple projects, including The Elder Scrolls VI and possibly additional Starfield content. With remasters, ongoing Fallout 76 updates, and the Fallout TV show’s second season exploring New Vegas, the studio is poised to deliver exciting experiences for fans in the years ahead.

A detailed guide covers everything in Oblivion Remastered, from an expansive Interactive Map and complete Walkthroughs for the Main Questline and Guild Quests to tips for crafting the ideal character, early-game priorities, every PC cheat code, and more.