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

The success of *The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered* continues to soar, solidifying its status as a major hit in 2025. With an impressive peak concurrent player count of 216,784 on Steam alone, the game's impact extends beyond this platform, having also launched on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X and S, and directly into Game Pass. Just one week after its shadow-drop on April 22, Oblivion Remastered has claimed the title of the third best-selling game in the U.S. for 2025, based on dollar sales, according to Circana's Mat Piscatella. It trails only behind *Monster Hunter: Wilds* and *Assassin’s Creed: Shadows* on the sales chart.

It's important to note that Circana's sales figures do not account for players accessing the game through subscription services like Game Pass, highlighting the game's strong sales performance despite its availability on such platforms. This success suggests that more remasters of Bethesda's beloved titles could be on the horizon, with speculation pointing towards *Fallout 3* or *Fallout: New Vegas* as potential candidates.

If *Fallout 3* is next in line for a remaster, players can expect significant improvements, particularly in gun combat. Bruce Nesmith, a designer on the original *Fallout 3*, has indicated that a remastered version would likely feature shooting mechanics more akin to those in *Fallout 4*. In an interview with *VideoGamer*, Nesmith emphasized the substantial enhancements made to gun combat in *Fallout 4*, suggesting similar upgrades could be anticipated for a *Fallout 3* remaster.

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Developed by Virtuos using Unreal Engine 5, *Oblivion Remastered* boasts a plethora of visual and feature enhancements. Running at 4K resolution and 60 frames per second, the game offers more than just graphical upgrades. Improvements span across leveling systems, character creation, combat animations, and in-game menus. Additionally, new dialogue, a refined third-person view, and advanced lip sync technology have been introduced, earning praise from fans. Some even argue that *Oblivion Remastered* could be considered a remake rather than a remaster, though Bethesda has clarified their choice to pursue a remaster approach.

Nesmith also suggested that a *Fallout 3* remaster would likely follow a similar path of enhancements as seen in *Oblivion Remastered*. He noted that the original *Fallout 3* combat did not meet the standards of shooters at the time of its release, but improvements made in *Fallout 4* could be integrated into a remastered version. Nesmith praised the visual and gameplay upgrades in *Oblivion Remastered*, going so far as to call it "Oblivion 2.0."

Bethesda's busy schedule includes work on *The Elder Scrolls VI*, potential expansions for *Starfield*, ongoing support for *Fallout 76*, and the upcoming *Fallout* TV show, which is set to explore New Vegas in its second season. With such a robust lineup, fans have much to look forward to in the coming years.

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