As a gaming enthusiast, I’m thrilled to share that the creators behind The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered have dropped some exciting news! They’ve announced the first post-release update for this epic adventure, and guess what? It’s already available in beta form on Steam as we speak (June 5, 2025)! The full rollout across all other platforms is scheduled for June 11. Can’t wait to dive back into Tamriel with these improvements!

In a recent Steam post, Bethesda announced that The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered – Update 1.1 is the initial patch among two planned updates set to roll out within the upcoming weeks. These updates will first be available in the Steam Beta version.

As an enthusiastic supporter, I’m thrilled to share that our initial patch is primarily geared towards enhancing quests, addressing major issues, and improving overall user experience with quality-of-life adjustments. In the coming update, we’ll be diving deep into performance optimization. Bethesda has promised to disclose further details once they become available.

It’s clear that Oblivion Remastered could greatly benefit from some performance improvements. The game has had an incredibly successful debut, attracting over 4 million players and receiving a ‘very positive’ user review rating on Steam. However, one persistent concern among players is the game’s performance issues.

Experts from Digital Foundry, known for their technical analysis of video games, reported a multitude of issues with the console version of Oblivion Remastered. In particular, Thomas Morgan from DF expressed concerns about the overhaul done by Virtuos using Unreal Engine 5.

No platform is spared of issues: whether it’s PS5, PS5 Pro, or either Xbox Series machine, all struggle with traversal hitches while roaming the open world. Secondly, there’s major sub-60fps frame-rates, where I’ve also discovered that performance slowly degrades with more playing time — quite possibly down to a memory leak. And finally, software freezes are the icing on the cake, with all PlayStation and Xbox platforms crashing to the system menu on loading a save one too many times.

In my gaming experience, I’ve noticed an interesting pattern. A prolonged, “charged” playthrough seems to underperform compared to a fresh start. Morgan pointed out that repeatedly loading saves can introduce bugs in these extended sessions. It’s quite peculiar because it also affects the camera angle while riding a horse, causing it to be too high. A simple fix for this issue is to reset the game.

In simpler terms, Morgan stated that it’s a challenging situation for any remastered game, and the developers at Virtuos must focus on fixing the game’s instability issues, particularly the crashes, immediately.

As a devoted fan, I must admit that Oblivion’s console performance has left much to be desired, but I can’t help but wonder about its PC counterpart. According to Digital Foundry, the PC version’s performance was “dire.” If you’re curious, I strongly recommend diving into their comprehensive analysis for a deeper understanding of this intriguing finding.

For Update 1.1, notable features include ToggleHudVisibility and ShowHud console commands, ideal for players who wish to take stunning screenshots of Oblivion Remastered (such an eye-catching game!). This update also addresses issues like the Local Map not appearing automatically within interior spaces, a problem where the Local Map would be empty upon opening, and an issue with the first-person camera being positioned above the player’s head.

In simple terms, the updated version of Oblivion, titled Oblivion Remastered, has been developed by Virtuos, a renowned specialist in remakes, using the advanced Unreal Engine 5. This revamped edition comes with significant visual and functional enhancements. It operates at 4K resolution and 60 frames per second, as anticipated, but other modifications are more substantial. For instance, the leveling systems, character creation, combat animations, and in-game menus have all been upgraded. Furthermore, there’s an abundance of new dialogue, a genuine third-person perspective, and innovative lip sync technology. Fans are appreciating these changes so much that they consider Oblivion Remastered to be more like a remake than just an update. Bethesda, however, has clarified their reasons for choosing the remaster route over a full remake.

Immediately following its release, players of The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered advised novices to complete Kvatch before level scaling turns it into a grueling ordeal. Additionally, we’ve heard about a player who successfully ventured beyond the borders of Cyrodiil to explore Valenwood, Skyrim, and even Hammerfell, which is speculated as the location for The Elder Scrolls VI.

Make sure to explore our extensive handbook covering all aspects of Oblivion Remastered, featuring a detailed Interactive Map, step-by-step walkthroughs for the Main Questline and each Guild Quest, guidance on designing an optimal character, suggestions for initial activities, every PC cheat code, and a host of additional information.

The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered – Update 1.1 patch notes:

GENERAL

Enabled ToggleHudVisibility and ShowHud console commands

UI

Fix for missing text when installing the Deluxe Upgrade
Fix ‘Skip’ button not showing correctly during intro
Fix for Redguard Origin stats being reversed
Fix for not automatically showing Local Map when inside interior spaces
Fix for being unable to name Enchanted items when using a controller
Fix punctuation issues in Chinese translation
Localized string fixes
Fix for interacting with Daedric Shrines not displaying subtitles

CRASHES

Fix crash when loading after fast travel to Vilverin
Fix crash when exploring Crayfish Cave
Fix crash when fighting Stunted Scamps
Fix crash when paying the fine after stealing in Castle Bravil
Fix for crash when loading Quicksaves
Fix crash when loading after fast travel to Mortal Camp
Fix for crash when loading a save in Quill-Weave’s house
Fix crash when rapidly switching between Quality and Performance modes
Fix crash when storing items in a chest in Frostcrag Spire
Fix crash when creating multiple potions at once using stolen ingredients
Fix various CPU crashes

GAMEPLAY

Fix player animation issues when mounting horses
Fix High Chancellor Ocato arms not animating
Fix Shambles’ animations getting stuck when attacking
Fix for Staff of Sheogorath not freezing enemies
Fix for Cap’n Dugal not spawning
Fix for Light spells not showing VFX
Fix for offset Map Markers when running on a secondary monitor
Fix for Local Map being blank when opening
Fix Peryite Shrine’s voiceover being cut off
Fix for First Person camera being set above the player’s head
Fix for Chameleon VFX being stuck on player
Fix for player’s skin textures not matching when infected with a disease

SYSTEM

Fix player settings being reset when updating Settings
Fix XCloud mirroring settings from PC to XBOX
Fix for infinite loading issues
Fix for freezing when pressing Alt+Tab
Fix autosaving creating a new group of saves
Fix for old save files being renamed when the character is renamed at the Sewer exit
Fix for small Display Resolution sizes not showing correctly in Windowed Mode

QUESTS

The Battle for Kvatch – Fix Savlian becoming stuck after Castle Courtyard fight
A Knife in the Dark – Fix for Vincente Valtieri losing his hair
Finding the Thieves Guild – Fix for NPCs not appearing
The Sunken One – Fix for a Diary page being hidden under a bowl
The Elven Maiden – Fix for crash when Hieronymus Lex attempts to take Llathasa’s Bust out of the cupboard in Myvryna Arano’s house

To participate in the beta testing for The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered on Steam, follow these steps:

1. Open your Steam Library and locate The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered.
2. Right-click on the game and select ‘Properties’ from the dropdown menu.
3. In the properties window that appears, find and click on the ‘Betas’ tab.
4. Select ‘[beta]’ from the beta dropdown list to opt into the beta update.
5. Allow your app to download the new build and then launch the game.

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