Oblivion Remastered Surpasses 9 Million Players Just 3 Months After Launch

Bethesda has officially confirmed that Oblivion Remastered has crossed a massive milestone — over 9 million players have jumped back into Tamriel since the game’s release just three months ago. 🏹🧙‍♂️

Despite launching with minimal marketing, the remaster’s immediate success proves one thing: some franchises are simply too iconic to fail.

🔥 A Long-Awaited Revival Delivers

When Oblivion Remastered was finally unveiled in April — after months of speculation and leaks — it instantly became one of the most anticipated remasters of the year. Fans were thrilled to see Bethesda and Virtuos bringing new life to the 2006 classic, and the scope of the remaster exceeded many expectations.

📈 Within weeks, the game was already outpacing the original Oblivion in player count — a testament to how beloved the title still is.

🙌 9 Million Heroes Return to Cyrodiil

In a celebratory post on X (formerly Twitter), Bethesda thanked its massive player base, offering a nod to the game’s iconic factions and storylines:

“To everyone who emerged as a hero of Kvatch, mastered Arch-Mage, rose to Grand Champion, banished the Blackwood Company, gallivanted as the Gray Fox, and listened to the Night — thank you.” 🦊🏰⚔️

While Skyrim still dominates in concurrent player numbers, Oblivion Remastered reaching nine million players in just 90 days is a huge win.

🎮 Game Pass Boosts Reach, But Not All Is Bright

It’s worth noting that this milestone doesn’t necessarily reflect nine million copies sold. The game launched day one on Xbox Game Pass, which certainly inflated the player count — especially among casual or returning fans.

Sadly, the success of the remaster wasn’t enough to prevent layoffs at Virtuos, the studio behind the remaster. Despite the strong reception, several staff cuts were confirmed shortly after the game’s launch. 😔

What Comes Next? Fallout 3 Rumors Swirl

The success of Oblivion Remastered has reignited interest in seeing more of Bethesda’s classics return in remastered form. ⚡

Fallout 3 is the most likely candidate, as rumors continue to circulate about a remaster in the works — potentially with Virtuos once again at the helm. Given how closely Fallout 3 followed Oblivion in both engine and release timeline, it would be a logical next step.

Tamriel's Legacy Lives On

With millions returning to the gates of Kvatch, and countless more rediscovering the charm of Cyrodiil’s guilds, quests, and chaos, Oblivion Remastered has proven the franchise’s enduring power. Whether as a stealthy Gray Fox or a Champion of the Arena, players are showing there's still magic in the old scrolls.