Oblivion Remastered Becomes 2025’s Biggest Xbox Game Pass Hit

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Summary

  • Oblivion Remastered is the biggest Xbox Game Pass hit of 2025, with impressive sales success.
  • The game had over 100,000 Steam players in 24 hours and became the third-best selling game of the year.
  • Oblivion Remastered surpassed all recent Xbox Game Pass titles, becoming the most popular debut of the year.

In the year 2025, “The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered” has made a splashy entrance as the top debut on Xbox Game Pass. A fresh analysis of Xbox Game Pass performance shows that this remaster has outshone several notable games, an impressive feat considering it’s a revamped version of a game almost two decades old.

The remastered version of Oblivion has seen extraordinary sales figures, with more than 100,000 gamers diving into the world of Cyrodiil within a day of its launch on Steam. Within three days, Bethesda announced they had reached four million players. By early May, it had climbed to become the third-best selling game of the year. Now, attention is being focused on its performance on Xbox Game Pass.

Based on statistics from Game Trends (via True Achievements), Oblivion Remastered has been a standout hit on Xbox Game Pass among recently released titles. Among the games introduced in April, Oblivion Remastered came out on top, surpassing newer releases like Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 and South of Midnight. The Oblivion Remastered reportedly attracted 153.4% more players than the second most popular game, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33. The publisher of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 stated that the release of Oblivion Remastered hasn’t negatively impacted their game, but it appears that a larger number of Xbox Game Pass subscribers are exploring Oblivion Remastered.

Oblivion Remastered Takes Over 2025 (So Far)

Most Popular Xbox Game Pass Debuts (2025)

  1. The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered
  2. Avowed
  3. Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
  4. Atomfall
  5. Sniper Elite: Resistance
  6. Ninja Gaiden 2 Black
  7. Crime Scene Cleaner
  8. South of Midnight
  9. Balatro
  10. EA Sports UFC 5

Not only is Oblivion Remastered drawing widespread acclaim, it’s also setting records as the most played Xbox Game Pass title of the year so far. Trailing behind are games like Avowed and Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, which were released in February and April respectively. Interestingly, Oblivion Remastered has seen a staggering 59.9% more players on Xbox Game Pass than newcomer Avowed. Furthermore, it has outperformed games like Ninja Gaiden 2 Black, EA Sports UFC 5, and Balatro, all of which have had a few months to build their player base, with the first two debuting in January and Balatro joining the service in February.

It’s no wonder these figures are so impressive, given the significant influence that “The Elder Scrolls” series exerts on the gaming world. Previous releases from this franchise have been highly anticipated events, with many enthusiasts scheduling their free time around the launch of games like “Skyrim,” eager to fully experience the game’s immersive environment. It seems that gamers continue to cherish “The Elder Scrolls” and are eagerly looking forward to revisiting a beloved classic.

On the other hand, this move by Bethesda and Virtuos with the release of Oblivion Remastered highlights a worry among game developers about dropping large-scale games like this at the same time. Studios are said to be cautiously eyeing Grand Theft Auto 6, and an unexpected launch of a highly popular title such as Oblivion Remastered leaves little room for other developers and publishers to adjust their own release schedules. Although some in the industry aren’t enthused about sudden releases like Oblivion Remastered, it appears that this strategy has proven successful for Bethesda and Virtuos.

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2025-05-15 01:44