PC players of The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered encountered unexpected issues following a surprise update released today, but Bethesda has reassured fans that a solution is in the works.
Upon waking up, players discovered that Virtuos’ extensive re-release had been updated without prior notice. Without accompanying patch notes, many continued playing as usual, while others quickly identified that the update caused more harm than good.
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 issue, 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"
While some players experienced minimal performance changes, others reported significant issues with low framerates. The update also locked out upscaling settings, causing visual problems just ahead of Oblivion Remastered’s first weekend in players’ hands.
AnswerSee ResultsBethesda responded to the concerns on its official support page, clarifying that the update was intended for "a few backend tweaks and nothing directly impacting game play." However, it seems that those who purchased Oblivion Remastered through the Microsoft Store are primarily affected, facing issues with their upscaling and anti-aliasing options.
"Any graphic settings adjusted prior to the Microsoft Store hotfix are still enabled and function normally," Bethesda stated. "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 there's no definitive timeline for when the fix will be available, players on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X | S can continue enjoying the game without issues.
The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion launched for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X | S earlier this week. To delve deeper into Bethesda’s shadow-drop re-release, explore why Bethesda and Virtuos aimed to maintain the jank of the original game and why some players still love it all these years later.
