Oblivion Remastered Gains Steam Momentum

The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered made a massive splash on Steam, reaching over 180,000 concurrent players on launch day.

After Bethesda surprise-released Oblivion Remastered on April 22, it quickly climbed to the #1 spot on Steam's global top-seller list by revenue, surpassing major titles like Counter-Strike 2, viral sensation Schedule I, and the newly updated Overwatch 2.

Oblivion Remastered became the fourth most-played game on Steam at launch, trailing only Counter-Strike 2, PUBG, and Dota 2. It currently stands as Steam's top single-player RPG, outperforming Baldur's Gate 3, and maintains a 'Very Positive' user review rating.

While Steam stats reveal impressive numbers, Oblivion Remastered's success extends beyond PC. As a Microsoft-owned title (via Bethesda parent company ZeniMax Media), the game launched day-one on Xbox Game Pass for Ultimate subscribers, potentially expanding its player base significantly.

When accounting for PlayStation 5 and standard Xbox Series X/S players - though exact numbers remain undisclosed - Oblivion Remastered's true launch day concurrent players likely far exceeded the Steam-recorded 180,000.

The remaster appears to be a major success, though Bethesda hasn't shared official sales figures yet. Player counts are expected to grow further as the game enters its first weekend after release.

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Developed by Virtuos using Unreal Engine 5, Oblivion Remastered features extensive visual and gameplay improvements. Along with expected 4K/60fps performance, the update includes revamped leveling systems, enhanced character creation, improved combat animations, and redesigned menus. New additions like expanded dialogue, refined third-person view, and advanced lip sync technology have led some fans to consider it more of a remake than a remaster - though Bethesda has explained its approach as the latter.

The original Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion launched in 2006 (with a PS3 version following in 2007) as the follow-up to the beloved Morrowind. Set in Cyrodiil, the game pits players against a fanatical cult attempting to open portals to the demonic Oblivion realm.

Our comprehensive guide covers everything in Oblivion Remastered: an Interactive Map, full Walkthroughs for the Main Quest and all Guild Quests, Character Building guides, essential Early Game tips, and more.

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