The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered Dominates Steam Charts

The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered made a stunning debut on Steam, hitting a peak of over 180,000 concurrent players on its launch day.

Bethesda’s surprise release of Oblivion Remastered on April 22 propelled it to the top of Steam’s global best-sellers list, surpassing heavyweights like Counter-Strike 2, Schedule I, and Overwatch 2, which recently received a major update.

Yesterday, Oblivion Remastered ranked as Steam’s fourth most-played title, trailing only Counter-Strike 2, PUBG, and Dota 2. It currently leads as the platform’s top single-player RPG, outpacing Baldur’s Gate 3, and boasts a ‘very positive’ user review score.

Steam data only tells part of the story. As a Microsoft-owned title through Bethesda’s parent company ZeniMax Media, Oblivion Remastered launched directly on Xbox Game Pass for Ultimate subscribers, likely drawing a massive player base via the service.

The game also rolled out on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X and S. While Microsoft and Sony keep player counts private, the true launch-day concurrent player figure likely far exceeds the 180,000 recorded on Steam.

The title is already a major hit, though Bethesda has yet to share total player or sales figures. With its first weekend approaching, player numbers are expected to climb even higher.

The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered Screenshots

Crafted by remake experts Virtuos using Unreal Engine 5, Oblivion Remastered features a host of visual and gameplay enhancements. It delivers 4K resolution at 60 FPS, alongside revamped leveling systems, character creation, combat animations, and in-game menus. New dialogue, an improved third-person perspective, and advanced lip-sync technology elevate the experience. Fans are thrilled, with some arguing it feels more like a remake, though Bethesda insists on the remaster label.

Originally released in 2006 as a sequel to Morrowind, The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion hit PC and Xbox 360, followed by PlayStation 3 in 2007. Set in the vibrant province of Cyrodiil, it follows the player’s quest to thwart a fanatical cult intent on opening portals to the demonic realm of Oblivion.

Explore our in-depth guide to Oblivion Remastered, featuring an interactive map, detailed walkthroughs for the main quest and guild missions, character-building tips, must-do activities, and more.