The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered patch 1.2, released recently, aimed to address key performance issues, crashes, and bugs; however, results have been disappointing for console players. Testing revealed that major problems, including frame-rate drops and crashes, persist despite the patch's promises of optimizations. The performance in the 60fps mode remains inconsistent, yielding frame-rate hitches online for PS4 Pro and not meeting expectations on PS5 and Xbox Series X. Reports also identified a memory leak resulting in crashes, especially when loading multiple saves, further exacerbating the game's ongoing issues. Overall, the patch has not delivered the much-needed turnaround, leading to disappointment among Oblivion fans.

Is Oblivion Remastered fixable with future updates?

While future updates may address some performance issues, the underlying problems appear to be systemic. There’s skepticism about Bethesda being able to resolve these significant performance drops and crashes effectively.

The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion, originally released in 2006, is a critically acclaimed action RPG known for its expansive open world and engaging storyline. The Remastered version aims to bring modern enhancements but struggles with technical flaws that prevent it from living up to fan expectations. Fans were hopeful that the remaster would celebrate the classic game, but ongoing issues with performance have led to a mixed reception instead.