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

The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered made a significant impact upon its surprise launch on Steam on April 22, reaching a peak concurrent player count of over 180,000 on its release day. This remastered version quickly soared to the top of Steam's global top-selling games list, surpassing popular titles like Counter-Strike 2, Schedule I, and Overwatch 2, which had just received a major update. The game also secured its position as the fourth most-played game on Steam, trailing only behind Counter-Strike 2, PUBG, and Dota 2. It currently stands as the most-played single-player RPG on the platform, outranking even the highly acclaimed Baldur's Gate 3, and boasts a 'very positive' user review rating.

While Steam's statistics provide a glimpse into the game's success, the full scope of Oblivion Remastered's launch extends beyond these numbers. As a Microsoft-owned title, it was immediately available on Xbox Game Pass for Ultimate subscribers, likely attracting a substantial audience through this channel. Furthermore, the game's release on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X and S adds to its overall player base, although exact numbers from these platforms remain undisclosed by Microsoft and Sony. It's clear that the total concurrent player count on launch day far exceeds the 180,000 reported on Steam alone.

Although Bethesda has yet to release official total player or sales figures, the game's strong performance suggests a promising start, with expectations of even higher player numbers as it enters its first weekend on sale.

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Developed by Virtuos using Unreal Engine 5, Oblivion Remastered features an array of visual and gameplay enhancements. The game supports 4K resolution at 60 frames per second, but the improvements go much deeper. From revamped leveling systems and character creation to enhanced combat animations and in-game menus, the remaster offers significant upgrades. New dialogue, a refined third-person perspective, and advanced lip sync technology have been well-received by fans. Some argue that these changes elevate the game to the level of a remake, though Bethesda maintains it as a remaster.

Originally released in 2006, The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion followed the beloved Morrowind, debuting on PC and Xbox 360, with a PlayStation 3 version arriving 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 that includes an Interactive Map, detailed Walkthroughs for the Main Questline and all Guild Quests, tips on Building the Perfect Character, and a list of Things to Do First, among other resources.