The recent release ofOblivion Remasteredstands as one of the most memorable and impactful shadow drops in recent memory, with fans being equally as shocked as they were excited by the game’s release on April 22. With the originalOblivionbeing considered as one of the best entries to the longstandingThe Elder Scrollsfranchise, the recent remaster always seemed as if it was destined for success, and it has already met these expectations.
Oblivion Remasteredhas been lauded for the way it maintains the beloved soul of the original while offering some stunning graphical improvements to the title, and there are some other aging releases that fall under the Bethesda umbrella that are deserving of a similar treatment. One benefit ofOblivion Remasteredthat is not so immediately obvious is the way it further tides the gap between the launch ofThe Elder Scrolls 6, and a faithful remaster of 2010’sFallout: New Vegascould serve a similar purpose forFallout 5while garnering the same level of hype and success.
After Oblivion Remastered, a Fallout: New Vegas Remaster Seems Like a Guaranteed Hit
Discussions of an officialremaster forThe Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivionhad lingered for some time prior to the surprising launch of the title in late April, with its rapid reveal and release leading to a storm of hype that gave the title an immediate presence within the industry.Oblivion Remasteredsmartly stays true enough to the original to lean into the nostalgic reputation of the game, while its new level of graphical fidelity and UI overhauls allow for a fresh experience for both new and returning fans.
Despite launching as a day-one title for the popular Xbox Game Pass service,Oblivion Remasteredis the third-best-selling game of 2025within the US, being a testament to the overwhelmingly positive sentiment that surrounds the title. Prior toOblivion Remastered, much of the discourse surroundingThe Elder Scrollswas centered around the lack of updates regardingThe Elder Scrolls 6, despite the project being announced in 2018.Oblivion Remasteredhas given the franchise a new burst of life away from the question marks surrounding its next mainline release, and theFalloutfranchise could be due a similar saving grace.
Bethesda announced thatOblivion Remasteredreached over 4 million players just days after its release, further speaking to the positive reception of the title.
2010’sFallout: New Vegasoften stands out as one of the most beloved and unique entries to Bethesda’s other major RPG franchise, and with no real news currently circulating regardingFallout 5, a full remaster ofNew Vegascould be an excellent way to ease many players during this wait. Of course,New Vegaswas originally developed by Obsidian Entertainment and published by Bethesda, yet Bethesda would still have full control over the potential for a remaster in the near future.
New Vegas Could Still Maintain its Classic Feel Through a Remaster
Much likeOblivion,New Vegasgleans a lot of its charm from its now-dated feel, yetOblivionrecently proved how a fresh coat of paint can still be applied to such a beloved title without compromising the unique gameplay qualities that make the original stand out so much. Seeing the rugged landscapes of theMojave Wastelandand the dazzling danger of New Vegas through a more modern lens would be an amazing way to breathe more life into such a defining entry to theFalloutfranchise, and the cult-following of the original is surely a big indicator of the kind of traction that a remaster would quickly attract.
The timing of such a project could not be better given the confirmation that New Vegas will appear in the upcoming second season ofPrime Video’s successfulFalloutTV show, potentially introducing a new wave of players to the world of the iconic title. While it may be some time before a remaster such as this could be released,Oblivionhas recently set a clear precedent that a select few titles could realistically match, and not many Bethesda titles seem as deserving of a remaster asFallout: New Vegas.
