Key Takeaways
1. The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered attracted over 4 million players within five days of its launch on April 21, 2023.
2. Bethesda expressed gratitude to fans for their support and engagement with the game.
3. The launch was unexpected, with no prior notice or significant marketing, yet it quickly became popular, topping charts on platforms like Twitch.
4. The remaster includes more than just visual upgrades, featuring native 4K support, improved animations, and better user experience enhancements.
5. Oblivion Remastered has revitalized interest in the Elder Scrolls franchise, appealing to both new players and longtime fans.
Bethesda Game Studios recently revealed that The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered has attracted over 4 million players within just five days after its launch. Released on April 21, the game is available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC (through Steam and Microsoft Store), as well as Xbox Game Pass, and it has quickly become extremely popular.
Gratitude from Bethesda
In a social media post, Bethesda expressed thanks to the fans, stating, “We are so grateful to the over 4 million of you that have already ventured into Cyrodiil.”
An Unexpected Launch
The release came after weeks of rumors and was launched without any prior notice or significant marketing effort. Regardless of this, the game rapidly gained popularity, topping charts on platforms like Twitch and becoming one of the most played games on various digital stores. As it stands now, Oblivion Remastered leads Steam’s ‘Trending Games’ chart with 104,710 concurrent players.
More Than Just a Visual Upgrade
The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered offers more than just a basic graphical enhancement. It features revamped graphics, a refreshed user interface, enhanced lighting, and newly recorded audio assets, making it feel almost like a remake. According to the official patch notes, the remaster boasts native 4K support, upgraded animations, performance improvements for the latest consoles, and allows gameplay at over 60 FPS. Additionally, there were fixes for bugs and enhancements for user experience, including improved inventory management and better accessibility options.
A Timeless Franchise
The Elder Scrolls is a legendary and thriving franchise that continues to maintain a large following. With the release of Oblivion Remastered, Bethesda has rekindled interest in its classic RPG from 2006, introducing it to a new generation while keeping its original depth and appeal intact.
