"Oblivion Remastered Surges on Steam, Set for Further Growth"

The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered made a splash with its surprise launch on Steam on April 22, soaring to a peak concurrent player count of over 180,000 on its release day. The game swiftly climbed to the top of Steam’s global top-selling games list, sorted by revenue, surpassing heavy hitters like Valve's Counter-Strike 2, the viral sensation Schedule I, and Blizzard's Overwatch 2, which had just received a significant update.

Oblivion Remastered also secured its place as the fourth most-played game on Steam that day, trailing only behind Counter-Strike 2, PUBG, and Dota 2. It currently holds the title of the most-played single-player RPG on Steam, outperforming the popular Baldur’s Gate 3, and boasts a 'very positive' user review rating.

While Steam statistics provide a glimpse into the game's success, the full picture is even more impressive. As a Microsoft-owned title (Microsoft owns Bethesda's parent company ZeniMax Media), Oblivion Remastered was immediately available on Xbox Game Pass for Ultimate subscribers, likely contributing to a significant number of players through the subscription service.

Furthermore, the game's release on PlayStation 5 and standard Xbox Series X and S adds to its reach. Although Microsoft and Sony do not disclose player numbers, it's clear that Oblivion Remastered's true peak concurrent player count on launch day extends well beyond the 180,000 reported on Steam.

While Bethesda has yet to release total player or sales figures, the game's strong performance suggests a successful launch. As Oblivion Remastered enters its first weekend on sale, player numbers are expected to grow even further.

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Developed by the remake specialists at Virtuos using Unreal Engine 5, Oblivion Remastered boasts a range of visual and feature enhancements. It runs at 4K resolution and 60 frames per second, but the improvements go beyond mere technical upgrades. Enhancements include updated 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 added, earning praise from fans. Some argue that the game should be considered a remake rather than a remaster, though Bethesda has clarified their choice of terminology.

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

For those diving into Oblivion Remastered, our comprehensive guide covers everything from an expansive Interactive Map to complete Walkthroughs for the Main Questline and every Guild Quest, tips on How to Build the Perfect Character, Things to Do First, and much more.