Only three hours after release, the remastered version of The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion has already surpassed 100,000 concurrent players on Steam — a remarkable number, especially considering its simultaneous launch on Game Pass and the hefty 120GB download size still holding some players back.
Early reception across all platforms has been overwhelmingly positive. At the time of writing:
- The game holds a 4.97 out of 5 rating in the PlayStation Store (based on 2,300+ ratings)
- A 4.9 out of 5 in the Microsoft Store (1,600+ ratings)
- And a 90% positive rating on Steam, with over 300 user reviews
Following the launch, Bethesda released a message to fans. The studio revealed that development on the remaster began back in 2021, with the clear intention of not doing a full remake, but instead crafting a version that preserves the soul of the original while taking advantage of modern technology.
Bethesda partnered with Virtuos, a studio known for contributing to high-profile titles like Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater, to bring the updated vision to life. Both teams expressed hope that the remaster would resonate with longtime fans of the series as well as newcomers setting foot in Cyrodiil for the first time.
