The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered has achieved remarkable commercial success in an incredibly short timeframe. According to industry analysis, the remastered version of the beloved 2006 RPG has already secured its position as the third best-selling game of 2025 in the United States after being available for just one week.
Impressive Market Performance Across Platforms
The remastered edition of the classic RPG managed this feat in record time, claiming the third-highest spot in terms of dollar sales for 2025 so far. Only Monster Hunter: Wilds and Assassin’s Creed Shadows currently outrank it in the sales charts. During its launch week ending April 26, Oblivion Remastered dominated as the best-selling game across all platforms in the United States.
Player Numbers Soar Beyond Sales Figures
Beyond direct sales figures, Bethesda revealed that Oblivion Remastered surpassed four million players within its first week of release. Industry analysts clarified that this player count includes those accessing the game through subscription services like Game Pass, while the sales rankings specifically measure actual copies sold.
Platform-Specific Performance Highlights
The remastered title has shown particularly strong performance on PC, where it claimed the top position for weekly active users in the US for the week ending April 26. The game also performed admirably on console platforms, ranking fourth on Xbox and fifteenth on PlayStation during the same period.
Why a 20-Year-Old Game Resonates Today
The extraordinary success of a remastered version of a nearly two-decade-old RPG might seem unexpected at first glance. However, considering that The Elder Scrolls VI remains in development with no release date in sight, Oblivion Remastered effectively fills the void for many players eager for a new Elder Scrolls experience.
For younger gamers who were children when Skyrim released in 2011, this remaster represents their first opportunity to experience Oblivion with modern graphics and gameplay improvements. Even for veteran players familiar with the original release, the significant technical upgrades and quality-of-life improvements make revisiting the world of Cyrodiil particularly appealing after so many years.
Sustained Popularity and Player Engagement
The game’s popularity shows no signs of waning, maintaining its prominent position near the top of Steam’s best-sellers chart. Concurrent player numbers remain impressive as well, with over 87,000 players simultaneously exploring Cyrodiil even during off-peak hours on a Monday afternoon.
The excellent modernizations to the game’s graphics, user interface, and other systems have clearly contributed to its widespread appeal, making this classic RPG feel fresh and relevant in 2025.
Also read our The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion review.