U.S. Industry Analyst Reports: Oblivion Remastered Ranks Third in Top-Selling Games of 2025
2025's Blockbusters: Oblivion Remastered Takes the gaming scene by storm
Who would've thought that a remastered game from back in '06 would be stirring up a frenzy in 2025? According to industry analyst Mat Piscatella, The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered is the third-best-seller of the year in the US, trailing only Monster Hunter: Wilds and Assassin's Creed: Shadows. And it ain't just about the sales, folks. This remastered beast is quickly becoming the "new" Elder Scrolls game for many players, generating a level of excitement not seen since Skyrim dropped in 2011.
Let's break it down. After just one week, Oblivion Remastered managed to snag the third spot in the US sales chart. Piscatella, Circana's executive director and industry analyst, clarified this is based on copies sold, not player counts. Bethesda announced last week that the remastered gem had gathered over four million players across all platforms.
Now, why the hype? PC Gamer's Morgan Park made a solid point last week - for a lot of folks, Oblivion Remastered is their long-awaited Elder Scrolls fix. Whether you're 29 and missed the original or 9 and never got to experience Cyrodiil, this updated beauty offers a fresh take on the classic game, with improved graphics, UI, and modernizations that are nothing short of stellar, if I do say so myself.
Piscatella also shared that, in terms of weekly active users on Steam, Oblivion Remastered took the top spot for the week ending April 26. It came in fourth on Xbox consoles and 15 on PlayStation, indicating decent performance across platforms. As for Steam, Oblivion Remastered remains near the top of the best-sellers chart and boasts a solid player base of over 87,000 right now, proving that this game's appeal is far from dwindling.
So, there you have it folks, Oblivion Remastered is proving that even a 20-year-old RPG can still make waves in the gaming industry. It's a killer comeback indeed, worthy of a shout out from the rooftops.
Gaming Insights:
- Top-Selling Games in 2025: As of early 2025, the top three best-selling games in the US are Monster Hunter: Wilds, Assassin's Creed: Shadows, and The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered. EA Sports FC 25, EA Sports College Football 25, Red Dead Redemption 2, and Elden Ring are also notable mentions on the sales list.
- Performance of The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered: Within just a week of its release, Oblivion Remastered managed to secure the third position on the 2025 US sales chart. While the game is available for purchase, it is also offered through Microsoft's Game Pass subscription service, which is not factored into the sales figures. The sudden surge in player count suggests that the game has resonated with a significant portion of the gaming audience.
- Impact of Oblivion Remastered on the Gaming Industry: The impressive sales figures for Oblivion Remastered demonstrate that gamers still hold a strong attachment to classic games, even after decades. This revives the debate about whether remasters can, in fact, be considered "new" games and whether they can generate the same level of interest as a brand-new title.
Sources:
- PC Gamer
- Circana
- Bethesda
- The gaming landscape in 2025 is witnessing an unanticipated revival with The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered, a 2006 title, garnering significant attention.
- In the US sales chart for 2025, Oblivion Remastered ascended to the third spot just a week after its release, marking it as one of the year's top-selling games.
- Apparently, The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered is not only selling well, but it's also generating excitement reminiscent of Skyrim's 2011 launch, as per PC Gamer's Morgan Park.
- Even though the sales figures don't include copies given with subscriptions like Microsoft's Game Pass, the sudden surge in player count suggests a profound impact on the gaming audience.
- Microprose gadget enthusiasts might find it interesting to know that Oblivion Remastered remains among the top best-sellers on Steam, boasting over 87,000 active players, according to Circana's industry analysis.
- As technology continues to evolve, the success of Oblivion Remastered adds to the ongoing debate – can remasters be considered "new" games and generate the same level of interest as a brand-new title?
