Oblivion Remastered Hits 9 Million Players – By Azura!
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– Bethesda Game Studios thanked 9 million players for playing *The Elder Scrolls VI: Oblivion Remastered*, which launched three months ago on April 22.
– The remastered game was surprise-released on Game Pass for PC and Xbox Series X|S, as well as digital versions on PS5, and was developed by Virtuos.
– Virtuos, the studio behind the remaster, faced mass layoffs earlier this month, including cuts at its French office that worked on the game.
– Update 1.2 for *Oblivion Remastered* introduced a new difficulty option and addressed performance issues, including a major *Dark Brotherhood* bug.
– The game is currently the No. 2 best-selling title of 2025, praised for its “astounding visual presentation” in reviews.
The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered has surpassed 9 million players, marking a major milestone for Bethesda’s revitalized RPG classic. Since its unexpected April release on Game Pass for PC and Xbox Series X|S, alongside digital versions for PlayStation 5, the remaster has captivated both longtime fans and newcomers alike.
Bethesda celebrated the achievement with a heartfelt message on social media, thanking players for immersing themselves in the world of Cyrodiil. The studio acknowledged the countless adventures players have undertaken, from becoming the Hero of Kvatch to unraveling the secrets of the Dark Brotherhood. The remaster, handled by developer Virtuos, breathes new life into the 2006 original, though recent layoffs at the studio’s French office have cast a shadow over its success.
A recent Update 1.2 introduced a new Journeyman difficulty setting, slotting between Adept and Expert, along with numerous performance tweaks and bug fixes. Notably, the patch quietly resolved a notorious Dark Brotherhood quest glitch that had frustrated players for years.
Currently ranking as the second best-selling game of 2025, Oblivion Remastered has been praised for its stunning visual overhaul, proving that even after nearly two decades, Tamriel’s charm remains irresistible.
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