Unexpected Update Causes Issues for The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered on PC
PC players of The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered encountered unexpected challenges following a surprise update released today. Bethesda has acknowledged the issues and assured fans that a fix is in the works.
The update, rolled out by Virtuos without any prior announcement or patch notes, left many players puzzled. While some continued their gameplay without noticing significant changes, others reported a range of problems. A notable issue is the removal of upscaling options such as DLSS and FSR, which has severely impacted game performance.
Yoooo why would @virtuosgames push an update to Oblivion Remastered that removes all upscaling right before the games first weekend?!!? No DLSS No FSR RIP playable performance.... ** Disable auto updates or disable internet connection **@bethesda @BethesdaStudios SAVE US! pic.twitter.com/EwJ5eu5qUN
— Twon. (@Web3Twon) April 25, 2025
A Reddit user highlighted the problem, stating, "Can't change the upscaling methods anymore. It's set to ‘off’ and while the arrows are clickable nothing happens. So I closed the game, disabled fluid motion in the NVidia app (was testing something before the patch came) and started the game again. Loading times for my save are long again and still can't change upscaling settings lol. Now I am stuck with 40-60 fps in high settings with a 5800X3D and a 5080. Nice patch :D"
The impact has been particularly felt by players gearing up for Oblivion Remastered’s first weekend. Many have reported experiencing low framerates and being unable to adjust their upscaling settings, leading to significant visual and performance issues.
AnswerSee ResultsIn response to the community's outcry, Bethesda issued a statement on their official support page. They clarified that the update was intended for "a few backend tweaks and nothing directly impacting gameplay." However, it appears that the issues are primarily affecting players who purchased Oblivion Remastered through the Microsoft Store, with problems related to upscaling and anti-aliasing options.
"Any graphic settings adjusted prior to the Microsoft Store hotfix are still enabled and function normally," Bethesda explained. "However, you will temporarily be unable to adjust those settings due to the issue with the settings UI. The team is taking a look and working out a resolution, we will share more info as soon as we can."
While a timeline for the fix remains uncertain, players on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X | S consoles have reported no issues and can continue enjoying the game without interruption.
The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion was re-released for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X | S earlier this week. For more insights into Bethesda and Virtuos' approach to this remaster, check out why they aimed to maintain the jank of the original game and why some players still cherish it after all these years.
