Players Demand Remastered Patch for Oblivion

The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered players are still awaiting a much-needed patch, over a month since the game’s launch. Despite the excitement surrounding its remaster, fans—especially console users—are growing increasingly vocal about unresolved bugs, performance issues, and quality-of-life improvements they hope to see in future updates.

Oblivion Remastered Still Awaits Its First Major Patch

Community Calls for Developer Response

More than 30 days after release, Bethesda has remained silent on any upcoming patches for Oblivion Remastered. While a minor hotfix was rolled out just three days post-launch, it introduced new problems—most notably, the removal of upscaling options. Although later addressed, some players report needing a cumbersome workaround to restore functionality.

This lack of communication has sparked growing concern across Reddit and other gaming communities. Players are eager for fixes to persistent bugs that impact gameplay. One of the most notorious is the Kvatch quest soft-lock, where players become trapped during a critical mission with no way forward. While the community has devised a workaround, an official fix from Bethesda is still absent.

Beyond bug fixes, fans are requesting meaningful quality-of-life updates, including inventory subcategories, enhanced controller shortcuts, and improved UI navigation. These changes could significantly enhance the modern gaming experience, especially for returning players.

Console Players Face Bigger Challenges

While all platforms have issues, console players on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S are facing more severe problems. Reports indicate that extended play sessions lead to worsening performance—stuttering, frame drops, and graphical glitches—likely due to underlying memory management issues.

These performance hiccups tend to occur in densely populated areas or during complex in-game events, disrupting immersion and gameplay flow. Despite mounting evidence and user reports, Bethesda has not acknowledged or addressed these technical shortcomings.

In a positive move, the developer recently opened an Oblivion Suggestions Channel on their official Discord server, inviting players to share feedback and feature requests. This signals potential engagement, but many fans are urging for faster action on existing bugs before new features are considered.

Player Paralyzed for 66 In-Game Years in Bizarre Bug Discovery

In a curious twist, Reddit user Vaverka shared a bizarre in-game experience—being paralyzed for 2,097,762,304 seconds, equivalent to 66 in-game years. The post, made on May 20, humorously notes that the duration surpasses the reign of Emperor Uriel Septim, a key figure in The Elder Scrolls lore.

While this was a self-inflicted effect using in-game mechanics, it highlights how deeply players are exploring the remastered title—uncovering both hidden features and unintended glitches. The incident has sparked interest in spell mechanics and time calculations within the game, with many users asking for the "recipe" behind the stunt.

As players continue to dive into Oblivion Remastered, it's clear that the current version, while nostalgic, is far from polished. With the original game having launched two decades ago, fans understand the classic foundation—but they also expect modern standards in stability and performance.

The hope remains strong that Bethesda will release comprehensive patches soon—ideally well before Vaverka’s character finally regains movement.

The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered is now available on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S (including Xbox Game Pass). For the latest updates, patch notes, and community discussions, stay tuned to our coverage at [ttpp].