"Oblivion Remastered Update Causes Visual Glitches, Bethesda on Fix"

PC players of The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered encountered unexpected issues following a surprise update released today. Bethesda has acknowledged the problem and is working on a fix.

Players discovered that Virtuos’ re-release of the game was updated without any accompanying patch notes or clear explanations. While some continued playing without noticing significant changes, others faced major problems. The update, it seems, inadvertently removed upscaling options, leading to performance issues and visual degradation.

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 reported, "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 timing of the update, right before Oblivion Remastered’s first weekend, has left many fans frustrated with the game's performance and visual settings.

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Bethesda responded to the outcry with a statement on their official support page. The update, intended for "a few backend tweaks and nothing directly impacting gameplay," has primarily affected users who purchased Oblivion Remastered through the Microsoft Store. Bethesda clarified, "Any graphic settings adjusted prior to the Microsoft Store hotfix are still enabled and function normally. 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 are currently unaffected and can continue enjoying the game without issues.

The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion was re-released this week for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X | S. For deeper insights into Bethesda and Virtuos' approach to remastering, explore why they aimed to maintain the jank of the original game and why some players still love it all these years later.