Oblivion Remastered Launches on Steam

The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered made an impressive debut on Steam, reaching over 180,000 concurrent players during its launch on April 22nd. Following Bethesda's surprise release, the remaster quickly climbed to the top of Steam's global top-selling charts by revenue, surpassing popular titles like Counter-Strike 2, viral sensation Schedule I, and the newly updated Overwatch 2.

Strong Launch Across Platforms

Oblivion Remastered became the fourth most-played game on Steam at launch, trailing only CS2, PUBG, and Dota 2. It currently holds the title of most-played single-player RPG on the platform, outperforming Baldur's Gate 3's recent resurgence and earning a 'Very Positive' user rating.

While Steam stats show strong performance, the full picture extends beyond PC. As a Microsoft-owned title (through ZeniMax Media), Oblivion Remastered launched simultaneously on Xbox Game Pass for Ultimate subscribers. Combined with PlayStation 5 and standard Xbox Series X/S releases, the game's actual concurrent player numbers likely far exceed Steam's reported figures.

Comprehensive Remaster Treatment

Developed by Virtuos using Unreal Engine 5, the remaster delivers significant visual and gameplay enhancements. Alongside expected 4K/60fps performance, improvements include:

• Revamped leveling and character creation systems
• Enhanced combat animations and UI
• New dialogue and lip-sync technology
• Improved third-person perspective

The extensive changes have led some fans to argue this borders on a full remake rather than a remaster. Originally released in 2006 for PC and Xbox 360 (with PS3 following in 2007), the game returns with its classic storyline about thwarting a cult attempting to open portals to the demonic Oblivion realm.

For new and returning players, we've compiled extensive guides covering the Interactive Map, main quest walkthroughs, guild quests, character builds, and essential starting tips for Cyrodiil's expansive world.