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

The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered made a monumental debut on Steam, achieving a peak concurrent player count of over 180,000 on its launch day. Bethesda surprised fans with a shadow-drop release on April 22, and the game quickly soared to the top of Steam's global top-selling games list, based on revenue. It surpassed popular titles like Valve's Counter-Strike 2, the viral sensation Schedule I, and Blizzard's Overwatch 2, which had recently received a significant update.

Oblivion Remastered also secured its place as the fourth most-played game on Steam on its release day, trailing only behind Counter-Strike 2, PUBG, and Dota 2. It stands as the most-played single-player RPG on the platform, outranking the popular Baldur's Gate 3, and boasts a 'very positive' user review rating.

While Steam stats provide a glimpse into the game's success, they don't capture the full picture. As a Microsoft-owned title—owing to Microsoft's ownership of Bethesda's parent company ZeniMax Media—Oblivion Remastered was immediately available on Xbox Game Pass for Ultimate subscribers. This likely contributed to a substantial player base through the subscription service. Additionally, the game's release on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X and S further amplifies its reach, though neither Microsoft nor Sony disclose specific player numbers. Thus, the actual peak concurrent player count on launch day is expected to be significantly higher than the 180,000 reported on Steam.

Although Bethesda has not yet released total player or sales figures, the game's launch is already considered a major success, with expectations of even greater player numbers as it enters its first weekend on sale.

The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered Screenshots

View 6 ImagesOblivion Remastered, crafted by the renowned remake experts Virtuos using Unreal Engine 5, offers a plethora of visual and gameplay enhancements. The game runs at a stunning 4K resolution with a smooth 60 frames per second. Beyond the expected graphical upgrades, significant improvements have been made to the leveling systems, character creation, combat animations, and in-game menus. New dialogue, an enhanced third-person view, and advanced lip sync technology have been added, delighting fans. Some consider it more of a remake than a remaster, though Bethesda has clarified its decision to label it as a remaster.

Originally released in 2006, The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion followed the beloved Morrowind and was available on PC and Xbox 360, with a PlayStation 3 version released in 2007. Set in the fictional province of Cyrodiil, the game centers on the player's quest to thwart a fanatical cult's attempt to open portals to the demonic realm of Oblivion.

For those diving into the remastered experience, we offer a comprehensive guide covering everything from an expansive Interactive Map, complete Walkthroughs for the Main Questline and all Guild Quests, tips on How to Build the Perfect Character, and a list of Things to Do First, among much more.