The success of *The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered* has been nothing short of phenomenal. With a peak concurrent player count of 216,784 on Steam alone, the game's impact extends beyond PC, as it also launched on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X and S, and directly into Game Pass. In just one week since its shadow drop on April 22, 2025, Oblivion Remastered has skyrocketed to become the third best-selling game in the U.S. by dollar sales, trailing only behind *Monster Hunter: Wilds* and *Assassin’s Creed: Shadows*. This impressive feat is highlighted by Circana's Mat Piscatella, who shared the news via social media.
It's crucial to note that these sales figures do not account for players accessing the game through subscription services, yet Oblivion Remastered has still managed to make a significant impact. This success strongly suggests that Bethesda may continue remastering its classic titles, with rumors pointing towards *Fallout 3* or *Fallout: New Vegas* as potential next candidates.
If *Fallout 3* is indeed next in line for a remaster, players can anticipate substantial enhancements, particularly in gun combat. Bruce Nesmith, a designer from the original *Fallout 3*, has noted that the gunplay in the original game was "not good." He expects a remaster to align the shooting mechanics more closely with those seen in *Fallout 4*, which saw significant improvements in this area. Nesmith told *VideoGamer*, "What did you see in Fallout 4? That will tell you what they felt was necessary to change from Fallout 3." He praised the work done on *Fallout 4*'s gun combat, calling it "amazing."
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*Oblivion Remastered*, crafted by remake specialists Virtuos using Unreal Engine 5, boasts a plethora of visual and feature enhancements. It delivers gameplay at 4K resolution and 60 frames per second, but the real game-changers are the refinements in leveling systems, character creation, combat animations, and in-game menus. Additionally, players can enjoy new dialogue, an improved third-person view, and advanced lip sync technology. These updates have been warmly received by fans, some of whom argue that *Oblivion Remastered* might be better described as a remake. However, Bethesda has clarified its decision to opt for a remaster approach.
Nesmith believes that *Fallout 3 Remastered* would follow a similar path of improvements seen in *Oblivion Remastered*. He stated, "[Fallout 3 combat] didn’t hold up to shooters at the time... But a lot of work was done on that for Fallout 4. So I anticipate seeing a lot of that work go into it, assuming they’re doing the same thing." He added, "Oblivion wasn’t just brought up to the 2011 version of Skyrim... It was brought up to something that, at least on the surface, looks like it exceeds the most recent graphics update in Skyrim." Nesmith went as far as calling *The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered* "Oblivion 2.0," highlighting its significant upgrades.
Bethesda's future looks busy, with ongoing projects like *The Elder Scrolls VI*, potential expansions for *Starfield*, continued updates for *Fallout 76*, and the upcoming second season of the *Fallout* TV show set in New Vegas. Fans have much to look forward to in the coming years.
For those diving into *Oblivion Remastered*, we offer a comprehensive guide that includes an expansive Interactive Map, complete Walkthroughs for the Main Questline and every Guild Quest, tips on How to Build the Perfect Character, Things to Do First, every PC Cheat Code, and much more to enhance your gaming experience.
