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. The update, rolled out by Virtuos, came without patch notes or clear explanations, leaving many players puzzled about its purpose. While some continued playing without noticing significant changes, others faced performance degradation and visual setting limitations.
Yoooo why would @virtuosgames push an update to Oblivion Remastered that removes all upscaling right before the games first weekend?!!?
— Twon. (@Web3Twon) April 25, 2025
No DLSS
No FSR
RIP playable performance....
** Disable auto updates or disable internet connection **@bethesda @BethesdaStudios SAVE US! pic.twitter.com/EwJ5eu5qUN
A Reddit user shared their frustration, 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 unexpected update has particularly impacted players ahead of Oblivion Remastered’s first weekend, with some reporting low framerates and the inability to adjust upscaling settings, resulting in major visual issues.
In response to the backlash, Bethesda issued a statement on its official support page, clarifying that the update was intended to include "a few backend tweaks and nothing directly impacting game play." The statement further noted that the issues primarily affect players who purchased Oblivion Remastered through the Microsoft Store, specifically impacting 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 fix for this unexpected hotfix remains pending, players on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X | S can continue enjoying the game without issues. The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered was released earlier this week for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X | S. For further insights into the 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.
