Fans Demand Key Features in Oblivion Remaster

The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered has been out for nearly a week, and players have already compiled a wishlist of improvements they'd love to see implemented.

Since Bethesda Game Studios and Virtuos surprise-launched the long-rumored Oblivion remaster last Tuesday, fans have spent countless hours exploring Cyrodiil's revamped landscapes. While most scenic vistas and terrifying Oblivion Gates remain faithful to the 2006 original with enhanced visuals, several gameplay adjustments cater to modern audiences. With quality-of-life additions like sprint functionality, players now wonder: what other upgrades could elevate the experience?

Responding to community feedback, Bethesda opened discussions on their official Discord to gather player suggestions. While there's no guarantee which ideas might make it into the remaster, the studio appears genuinely interested in fan input. Certain requests have already emerged as clear community favorites.

Improved Sprint Mechanics

The remaster's most noticeable addition lets players sprint across Cyrodiil's landscapes and Oblivion's fiery realms—though the current implementation feels somewhat jarring. Characters currently lurch forward with exaggerated arm movements during sprints, creating immersion-breaking animations.

While The Elder Scrolls franchise embraces some jankiness, many players agree these sprint animations need refinement. Some hope for complete animation overhauls, while others would settle for toggle options between the current style and more natural movement.

Expanded Character Customization

Though social media buzzes with creative Oblivion Remastered character designs, players crave deeper personalization tools. Popular requests include broader hair selections and enhanced body modification options like height/weight sliders. Many simply want the ability to alter their character's appearance mid-game rather than being locked into initial creation choices.

Balanced Difficulty Settings

One week post-launch, difficulty tuning dominates Oblivion Remastered discussions. Many players find Adept mode overly simplistic while Expert mode presents punishing challenges. Demand grows for adjustable difficulty sliders or additional presets that could better replicate the original game's challenge curve while accommodating different playstyles.

"We urgently need difficulty options!" expressed one Discord user. "Adept requires zero strategy, while Expert forces endless grinding. The current imbalance makes the game unplayable without patches."

Official Mod Support

Bethesda's decade-long pro-mod stance made the remaster's launch without official mod tools particularly surprising. While PC players can access unofficial mod solutions, console gamers remain locked out of customization possibilities. Official support would streamline the PC modding experience while potentially extending these creative freedoms to console platforms.

The absence of any explanation for excluding this staple feature leaves many hoping Bethesda and Virtuos will reconsider their position post-launch.

Spell Management System

As playtimes stretch into hundreds of hours, players struggle with increasingly unwieldy spell menus. Even seasoned mages rarely use every magical ability available in Cyrodiil, yet all spells remain permanently listed.

Requests abound for organizational tools like sorting filters or the ability to hide unwanted spells. "We desperately need spellbook pruning options," commented another Discord member. "Between crafted spells and level progression, my spell list becomes completely unmanageable."

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Enhanced Map Features & Soul Gem Clarity

With exploration being an Elder Scrolls hallmark, players request clearer dungeon completion indicators to avoid revisiting cleared locations unnecessarily. Another quality-of-life improvement involves Soul Gem identification—players want immediate type recognition similar to Skyrim's system, rather than cumbersome inspection processes.

Performance Optimization

Technical issues remain inevitable despite generally smooth performance across platforms. Recent backend updates exacerbated problems by introducing graphical glitches, disabled settings, and PC framerate drops. Bethesda has acknowledged these issues and committed to fixes that will likely arrive alongside other quality improvements.

While players eagerly anticipate official updates, PC gamers don't need to wait—hundreds of fan-made mods already address popular requests like improved sprint animations and expanded customization. Some highly-demanded features already have community solutions available.

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