The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion, one of the cultised franchises of The Elder Scrolls series, has returned to the gaming world with its Remastered version. Released in 2006, the updated version of the original game went on sale on 22 April 2025 without any pre-announcement.

The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered breaks records on Steam

Although the game was included in the Game Pass library on the first day, it achieved remarkable success, especially on the Steam platform. Offered with a $50 price tag, the game topped Steam’s bestseller list immediately after its release.

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Oblivion Remastered, which reached 115 thousand concurrent players in a short time, became one of the fastest debuting games of the year. Although Xbox and PlayStation platforms have not yet announced the number of players, the game is expected to reach a wide audience, especially thanks to the free access option in Game Pass.

The surprise release of The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered directly affected other games planned to be released in this period. For example, Clair Obscur, which is seen as one of the most ambitious productions of this month, faced a serious sales pressure due to the fact that it was released at the same time as the positive pre-Oblivion.

The Remastered version developed by Bethesda includes many technical innovations while maintaining the atmosphere of the original game. Thanks to the updates in the graphics engine, content adapted to modern hardware and improvements in the user interface, the production appeals to both nostalgia-seeking players and the new generation user base.

This success of the game may open the door to similar nostalgic returns in the industry. So what do you think about this issue? You can share your opinions with us in the comments section below.