PC players of The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered encountered unexpected issues following a surprise update released today, but Bethesda has assured fans that a fix is on the way.
The update, rolled out by Virtuos without any accompanying patch notes, left many players puzzled about its purpose. While some continued their gameplay as usual, others quickly noticed significant problems. The update removed all upscaling options, including DLSS and FSR, which severely impacted the game's performance, especially during its first weekend.
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
One Reddit user highlighted the issue, 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"
While some players reported minimal changes in performance, others faced significant framerate drops and were unable to access upscaling settings, leading to visual and gameplay issues just as Oblivion Remastered hit its first weekend.
In response to the outcry, Bethesda issued a statement on its official support page, explaining that the update was meant to include "a few backend tweaks and nothing directly impacting gameplay." However, it appears that players who purchased Oblivion Remastered through the Microsoft Store are primarily affected, with issues related to upscaling and anti-aliasing options.
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 unclear, players on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X | S consoles seem unaffected and can continue playing without issues.
The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion was remastered and released for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X | S earlier this week. For more insights, 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.
