Oblivion Remastered Surges on Steam, Set for Further Growth

The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered made a spectacular debut on Steam, achieving a peak concurrent player count of over 180,000 on its release day. Launched unexpectedly on April 22 by Bethesda, the game quickly ascended to the pinnacle of Steam's global top-selling games list, outranking heavyweights such as Valve's Counter-Strike 2, the trending Schedule I, and Blizzard's Overwatch 2, which had recently undergone a major update.

On the day of its release, Oblivion Remastered secured the fourth spot among the most-played games on Steam, trailing only behind Counter-Strike 2, PUBG, and Dota 2. It has emerged as the most-played single-player RPG on the platform, surpassing even the popular Baldur's Gate 3, and boasts a 'very positive' user review rating.

While Steam's statistics offer a glimpse into the game's success, they don't capture the full scope of Oblivion Remastered's impact. As a title from Microsoft-owned Bethesda (through ZeniMax Media), it was simultaneously released on Xbox Game Pass for Ultimate subscribers, likely attracting a significant number of players through this channel.

Furthermore, the game's availability on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X and S adds to its reach. Although Microsoft and Sony do not disclose player numbers, the true peak concurrent player count across all platforms on launch day would undoubtedly exceed the 180,000 reported on Steam alone.

Although Bethesda has not yet revealed total player or sales figures, the game's initial success suggests a promising start. As Oblivion Remastered enters its first weekend on the market, player numbers are expected to surge even higher.

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Developed by the remake experts at Virtuos using Unreal Engine 5, Oblivion Remastered brings a host of visual and gameplay enhancements. The game supports 4K resolution at 60 frames per second, but its upgrades extend beyond mere graphics. Enhancements span across leveling systems, character creation, combat animations, and in-game menus. New dialogue, a refined third-person view, and advanced lip sync technology have also been introduced, leading some fans to argue that it should be considered a remake rather than a remaster. Bethesda, however, has clarified their decision to label it as a remaster.

Originally released in 2006 as a successor to the beloved Morrowind, The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion debuted on PC and Xbox 360, with a PlayStation 3 version following in 2007. Set in the fictional province of Cyrodiil, the game follows the player's journey to thwart a fanatical cult intent on opening portals to the demonic realm known as Oblivion.

For those diving into Oblivion Remastered, 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, Things to Do First, and much more.