The Elder Scrolls 4 Oblivion Remastered Hits 4 Million Players Fast and It’s Absolute Madness

The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered didn’t just arrive—it stormed the gates of Cyrodiil with a fanfare so loud it practically woke up the Nine Divines. In less than five days, the remaster has already racked up over 4 million players, according to Bethesda, who dropped the news casually on social media like it wasn’t the biggest flex of 2025. That’s four million adventurers, four million Daedra-slaying hopefuls, and approximately four million jail escapes because, let’s be real, some things never change.

Cyrodiil Never Looked This Good

If you’ve somehow missed the hype train (maybe you were too busy shouting Fus Ro Dah at strangers), Oblivion Remastered isn’t just a polished-up port. Thanks to Virtuos’ Paris studio, in collaboration with Bethesda, this is a full-blown Unreal Engine 5 makeover.

We’re talking native 4K visuals, butter-smooth 60fps gameplay, and lighting so crisp that even Sheogorath’s cheese wheels look Michelin-star worthy. It’s like someone swapped your old CRT monitor for a top-tier OLED and told you to go nuts. Whether you’re chilling on Xbox, PS5, or PC, Cyrodiil feels alive again—and honestly, it’s both beautiful and slightly overwhelming how good everything looks when you’re used to 2006 mud textures.

Mods Are Already Running Wild

Bethesda might have said, “Hey, no official mod support for now,” but when has the modding community ever listened? There are already over 100 mods available less than a week after launch. Need better horse physics? A shiny new Daedric sword skin? A glitch that lets you duplicate enough potions to crash your game? It’s all happening. Some things in life are inevitable: death, taxes, and The Elder Scrolls fans breaking the game (in the best way possible) within days.

Speaking of Glitches… Yes, Duplication Is Back

Remember that glorious item duplication glitch from the original Oblivion? Surprise: it’s still hanging around like a loyal companion dog that refuses to retire. If you’re struggling to find a rare sword or just want 200 sweetrolls in your inventory (don’t question it), there’s already a handy guide out there teaching you how to work that glitch magic, no matter your platform. Xbox, PS5, PC—nobody’s safe from the temptation of infinite loot. It’s both hilarious and heartwarming that even with a full visual overhaul, Oblivion Remastered didn’t forget to bring back the chaotic spirit of the original game.

A Love Letter, Not Just a Remaster

It’s easy to call this a remaster and move on, but honestly? It feels like a love letter to one of the most beloved RPGs ever made. The remastered Oblivion captures what made the original so iconic: the freedom, the quirky NPC dialogue, the breathtaking landscapes—and yes, even the “stop right there, criminal scum” energy that will forever live rent-free in our brains.

Only now, it all happens at a frame rate that doesn’t resemble a PowerPoint presentation. The excitement shows. Four million players diving back into Cyrodiil is no small feat, especially considering Bethesda stealth-dropped this with minimal fanfare. This wasn’t a drawn-out marketing blitz or a three-year E3 tease. It was, “Hey, we remade one of your childhoods. You’re welcome.” And players responded like Nerevarines to prophecy.

And Honestly? It’s Just the Beginning

The way things are going, those four million players are just the first wave. As mods evolve, glitches get even weirder (because they will), and more gamers finish whatever 200-hour open-world game they were previously glued to, Oblivion Remastered could become the comfort food of gaming in 2025.

Let’s be real—sometimes you just want to level up your acrobatics by jumping repeatedly into a wall. Sometimes you want to save Cyrodiil wearing a suit of armour made entirely of modded cheese. And sometimes, you just want to get arrested for accidentally touching a fork in someone’s house. Oblivion gets it. Always has. Always will.