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

The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered made a stunning debut on Steam, achieving a peak concurrent player count of over 180,000 on its launch day. Released unexpectedly by Bethesda on April 22, the game swiftly ascended to the top of Steam's global top-selling games list, sorted by revenue. It outshone popular titles like Valve's Counter-Strike 2, the viral hit Schedule I, and Blizzard's Overwatch 2, which had just received a major update.

Oblivion Remastered also secured the position of the fourth most-played game on Steam that day, trailing only behind Counter-Strike 2, PUBG, and Dota 2. It stands as the most-played single-player RPG on the platform, surpassing the resurgent Baldur’s Gate 3, and boasts a 'very positive' user review rating.

While Steam statistics provide valuable insight, they only capture part of Oblivion Remastered's success story. As a Microsoft-owned title (Microsoft owns Bethesda's parent company ZeniMax Media), it was immediately available on Xbox Game Pass for Ultimate subscribers, likely attracting a substantial number of players through this service alone.

Additionally, the game's release on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X and S further amplifies its reach. Although neither Microsoft nor Sony disclose player numbers, the actual peak concurrent player count across all platforms on launch day undoubtedly exceeds the reported 180,000 on Steam.

Although Bethesda has yet to release total player or sales figures, the game's success is evident, and player numbers are expected to grow as Oblivion Remastered enters its first weekend on sale.

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Developed by remake specialist Virtuos using Unreal Engine 5, Oblivion Remastered features a host of visual and gameplay enhancements. It supports 4K resolution at 60 frames per second, but the improvements extend beyond mere graphics. The leveling system, character creation, combat animations, and in-game menus have all been refined. New dialogue, a proper third-person view, and advanced lip sync technology have been added, earning praise from fans. Some even argue that the game should be classified as a remake rather than a remaster, though Bethesda has clarified its decision to label it as a remaster.

Originally launched in 2006 as a sequel to the beloved Morrowind, The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion was released 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 of Oblivion.

For those diving into Oblivion Remastered, we offer a comprehensive guide covering 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, and Things to Do First, among other resources.