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Oblivion Remastered Didn't Steamroll Expedition 33, Publisher Says

Oblivion Remastered launched on April 22, 2025, just two days before Expedition 33 released on April 24, impacting gaming metrics across multiple platforms.
The two releases coincided due to their different gaming styles, with publisher Matt Handrahan expecting limited audience conflict given each game’s distinct appeal.
Oblivion Remastered quickly reached over one million copies shipped and attracted 4 million players, while Expedition 33 impressed with sales surpassing one million copies within just three days, both titles benefiting greatly from strong support on Xbox Game Pass.
Ampere Analysis found that 35% of those who played Expedition 33 had also engaged with Oblivion Remastered, with Xbox emerging as the leading platform for both titles, largely due to their availability on Game Pass, while average playtimes differed depending on the system.
The simultaneous launches heightened focus on RPGs that week without harming sales, with Kepler confident both titles found success and cross-promotion benefited the genre overall.

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